Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef Job Description

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Department: Kitchen / Bakery

Reports To: Executive Chef / Head Chef

Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Baking & Dessert Creation:
'¢ Prepare a variety of baked goods, including pastries, cakes, cookies, and bread.

'¢ Design and create innovative desserts, ensuring they align with seasonal trends and customer preferences.

'¢ Develop new recipes and enhance existing ones to maintain high-quality standards.

2. Kitchen Management & Operations:
'¢ Oversee the daily operations of the pastry section.

'¢ Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients.

'¢ Maintain kitchen hygiene and comply with food safety regulations.

3. Team Leadership & Training:
'¢ Supervise and train junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff.

'¢ Assign tasks and ensure smooth workflow within the pastry section.

'¢ Foster a creative and collaborative kitchen environment.

4. Quality Control & Consistency:
'¢ Monitor the quality, taste, and presentation of all desserts and pastries.

'¢ Conduct regular quality checks and ensure consistency in every batch.

'¢ Manage portion sizes and ingredient costs to maintain profitability.

5. Inventory & Cost Control:
'¢ Order and manage stock for baking ingredients and equipment.

'¢ Monitor ingredient usage to minimize waste and control costs.

'¢ Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients.

6. Customer Interaction & Feedback:
'¢ Work closely with the restaurant team to understand customer preferences.

'¢ Take feedback into account to improve and refine pastry offerings.

'¢ Occasionally interact with customers for special orders or events.

Requirements & Qualifications:
'¢ Education: Diploma/Degree in Pastry Arts, Baking, or Culinary Arts.

'¢ Experience: Minimum 2'“5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role.

'¢ Skills:
'¢ Strong baking and pastry-making skills.

'¢ Expertise in chocolate work, sugar art, and cake decoration is a plus.

'¢ Ability to create and experiment with new recipes.

'¢ Excellent time management and organizational skills.

'¢ Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene regulations.

'¢ Leadership and team management skills.

'¢ Personal Attributes:
'¢ Creativity and passion for baking.

'¢ Attention to detail and a keen sense of aesthetics.

'¢ Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Work Schedule:
'¢ Full-time position with flexible working hours.

'¢ Early morning shifts or weekend work may be required.

Salary & Benefits:
'¢ Competitive salary based on experience.

'¢ Performance-based incentives.

'¢ Staff meals and discounts.

'¢ Opportunities for training and career growth.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Volunteer

Pay: ₹10,742.81 - ₹35,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Rotational shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
- Shift allowance
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person