Chef

Frappe & Yap; Pune District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Frappe & Yap in Pune City seeks a passionate Chef to craft and plate desserts and café-style dishes to high standards. This full-time, on-site role requires daily teamwork to keep kitchen operations smooth and service timely.

You will contribute to menu development, experiment with recipes, manage prep and stock, uphold hygiene, and ensure consistent taste and presentation while collaborating with front-of-house for a great guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in preparing, baking, and plating cakes, pastries, and cafe desserts.
• Proficient in basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations (prep, portioning, station management).
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and proper storage in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to manage time, handle multiple orders, and work during peak hours.
• Creative recipe development, flavor pairing, and presentation with attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration with kitchen and service staff.
• Previous cafe/bakery or dessert-focused kitchen experience preferred.
• Formal culinary training or certification is an advantage but not required if demonstrated by experience.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Pune City, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate desserts and cafe dishes to established standards.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Assist in menu development and experiment with new recipes.
• Manage food prep, monitor stock levels, and maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to support efficient service flow and guest experience.

Skills

Dessert & bakery skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety & hygiene

Time management

Creative recipe development

Communication & teamwork

Cafe/bakery experience preferred

Weekend/onsite readiness

Education

Culinary training/certification

Job description

Company Description

Frappe & Yap is a cozy dessert café located in the vibrant neighborhood of Viman Nagar in Pune City. The café focuses on serving high-quality desserts and beverages in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests visit to enjoy creative sweet treats, specialty drinks, and a relaxed environment for socializing or unwinding. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas and help shape the menu and guest experience. Frappe & Yap values consistency, cleanliness, and friendly service as key parts of its brand.

Role Description

The Chef at Frappe & Yap is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating desserts and café-style dishes to established quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Pune City, requiring daily coordination with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service. Typical tasks include managing food prep, monitoring ingredient stock, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and ensuring consistent taste and presentation. The Chef will assist in menu development, experiment with new recipes, and adapt offerings based on customer feedback and seasonal availability. The role also involves collaborating with front-of-house staff to support an efficient service flow and a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong dessert and bakery skills, including preparation, baking, and plating of cakes, pastries, and café-style sweets.
• Proficiency in basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations, such as food prep, portioning, and station management.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper storage practices in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to manage time effectively, handle multiple orders, and work efficiently during peak hours.
• Creative approach to recipe development, flavor pairing, and presentation, with attention to detail and consistency.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work smoothly with kitchen and service staff.
• Previous experience in a café, bakery, or dessert-focused kitchen is preferred.
• Formal culinary training or certification is an advantage but not required if skills are demonstrated through experience.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Pune City, including weekends and busy hours as needed.