Executive Chef- Pastry

4 weeks ago

Mumbai, India Hunger Inc. Full time

As an Executive Chef of Bombay Sweet Shop, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of our kitchen operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products while maintaining strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Your leadership will be crucial in driving continuous improvement initiatives and staff welfare and satisfaction, optimizing processes, while maintaining the culture and values of Hunger Inc.



Our flagship restaurant, The Bombay Canteen showcases the wealth of India’s cuisine by recreating local, seasonal dishes and reinterpreting age-old Indian culinary traditions in a frequently changing menu. Our next venture, O Pedro, pays homage to the energy of Goa with a menu that brings back the fun of tropical living with simple, sophisticated food and drink, with influences from the state’s Portuguese history. Bombay Sweet Shop is a modern-day mithai shop that brings back the magic of mithai in a never-seen-before avatar, in a fun and contemporary way, while staying deeply rooted in traditions and techniques. Our online venture - enthucutlet is a bimonthly food mag that brings you unusual stories about food in India, and our all-day cafe Veronica's, holds a piece of Mumbai's heart in the iconic Jude Bakery and showcases the best sandwiches, coffee, bakes, and wine Our newest restaurant, Papa's launched in February 2024, boldly breaks the rules of Indian cuisine and fine dining to offer an elevated and adventurous interpretation of its comforting forms and flavors.

The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, and Veronica’s are currently ranked among India's top 10 restaurants by Condé Nast Traveler India.


Responsibilities: 


Development and scaling 

Setting up operations and process implementation 

Developing products based on scalability working in close collaboration with the Quality and RnD team 


Future growth projection 

Handle production for all of Bombay Sweet Shop alongside Chef Girish 

Ensure consistent and efficient mithai production in the kitchen 

Ensure consistent and efficient production in the Chocolate Kitchen 


Production Management: 

Coordinate and supervise all activities within the kitchen, including ingredient preparation and cooking, to ensure smooth and efficient production processes. 

Develop production schedules and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets. 

Monitor production output and quality standards 

Digitally document kitchen production numbers against issues, and food costs for recipes alongside tracking daily wastages and spoilages in the kitchen


Quality Assurance: 

Implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain standards of product quality and consistency. 


Safety and Sanitation: 

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures to create a safe working environment for kitchen staff. 

Oversee sanitation practices and cleanliness standards in the kitchen to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food safety standards. 

Conduct regular safety training sessions for kitchen staff and enforce safety protocols rigorously. 


Team Leadership: 

Lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff towards a positive and collaborative work culture. 

Encourage effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff and other departments to achieve common goals. 


Inventory and Cost Control: 

Manage inventory levels of raw materials alongside the Purchase Manager to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing waste and excess inventory. 

Digitally manage inventory levels of semi-finished and finished products alongside the team to ensure minimal wastage 

Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. 


Continuous Improvement: 

identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reductions in kitchen operations. 

Implement a culture of continuous learning and improvement among kitchen staff, encouraging feedback and idea-sharing 


Documentation and Reporting: 

Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, plans, and schedules

Document project outcomes, successes, and lessons learned for future reference and knowledge sharing.



Requirements

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of previous pastry kitchen experience at a high-volume, bulk-production unit is a must.
  • 2 or more years experience working within the food industry as a Production Head, or relevant role.
  • Qualification from a culinary school is required—a certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or a relevant field. Basic computer skills and experience with inventory systems are needed.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly responsible & reliable with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team


*This job description is a summary of the role and does not cover a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee.




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