Bakery Chef

**Job Summary**:
The Bakery Chef is responsible for leading the bakery department and creating a wide range of baked goods, from breads and pastries to cakes and desserts. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of baking techniques. The Bakery Chef will manage the daily operations of the bakery, including supervising staff, managing inventory, and ensuring the quality and consistency of all products.

Location: Andheri

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Recipe Development and Innovation**:

- Create and develop new recipes for breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, ensuring they meet the company’s standards and customer preferences.
- Experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and flavors to keep the bakery offerings fresh and exciting.
- Adapt traditional recipes to meet dietary restrictions or customer requests (e.g., gluten-free, vegan).
- **Baking and Production**:

- Oversee the daily production of all bakery items, ensuring they are baked to perfection and presented beautifully.
- Manage the preparation of doughs, batters, fillings, and other components, ensuring accuracy and consistency in every batch.
- Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure the best results for each product.
- **Quality Control**:

- Ensure that all bakery products meet high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
- Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients, production processes, and finished products.
- Address any issues with product quality or consistency and implement corrective measures as needed.
- **Staff Management and Training**:

- Lead, train, and supervise a team of bakers and pastry chefs, ensuring they adhere to recipes and maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.
- Schedule and manage staff shifts to ensure efficient production and adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the bakery team to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- **Inventory and Cost Management**:

- Manage inventory levels, including ordering ingredients and supplies, to ensure the bakery is well-stocked and prepared for daily production.
- Monitor ingredient usage and waste to minimize costs and maximize profitability.
- Work with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- **Health and Safety Compliance**:

- Ensure that all bakery operations comply with health and safety regulations, including food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety.
- Implement and enforce hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of the bakery to ensure compliance with all relevant standards.
- **Customer Interaction and Feedback**:

- Engage with customers to understand their preferences, gather feedback, and ensure satisfaction with the bakery products.
- Customize products based on customer requests for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to promote bakery items and increase sales.

**Key Qualifications**:

- **Education**:

- Diploma or degree in Baking, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- **Experience**:

- 3-5 years of experience as a baker or pastry chef, with a proven track record of creating high-quality baked goods.
- Experience in managing a bakery or pastry kitchen is preferred.
- **Skills**:

- Expert knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
- Strong creativity and ability to develop new recipes and flavor combinations.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on quality and consistency.
- Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- **Other Requirements**:

- Ability to work earl

**Experience**:

- bakery: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person