CDP-Pastry & Bakery

Crave by Leena; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Crave by Leena in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) – Bakery & Pastry to lead the bakery/pastry section and uphold product quality and safety.

You will train Commis Chefs, supervise production, and drive recipe development while maintaining hygiene, waste control, and production targets during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in bakery/pastry operations.
• Strong knowledge of bread making, pastry techniques, cake production, and baking science.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, and cost control.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Creativity and innovation in recipe development and presentation.
• Proficiency in operating commercial bakery and pastry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and production of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other bakery products.
• Manage the bakery/pastry station, ensuring proper organization, stock availability, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Commis Chefs and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, FSSAI, and food safety & hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with the Sous Chef/Head Baker on new product development and recipe improvements.
• Monitor ingredient usage, minimize wastage, and support inventory and cost management.
• Ensure production targets and schedules are met, particularly during peak periods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Food safety

Inventory management

Production planning

Cost control

Attention to detail

Recipe development

Bakery/pastry expertise

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie (CDP) – Bakery & Pastry to join our culinary team. The CDP will be responsible for managing the bakery/pastry section, ensuring consistent product quality, efficient production, and high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and production of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other bakery products.
• Manage the bakery/pastry station, ensuring proper organization, stock availability, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Commis Chefs and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, FSSAI, and food safety & hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with the Sous Chef/Head Baker on new product development and recipe improvements.
• Monitor ingredient usage, minimize wastage, and support inventory and cost management.
• Ensure production targets and schedules are met, particularly during peak periods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in bakery/pastry operations, preferably with experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Strong knowledge of bread making, pastry techniques, cake production, and baking science.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, and cost control.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Creativity and innovation in recipe development and presentation.
• Proficiency in operating commercial bakery and pastry equipment.