Chef De Partie

Crave by Leena; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Crave by Leena in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) for Bakery & Pastry to lead and manage the bakery/pastry section. You will ensure consistent product quality, efficient production, and strict hygiene standards.

You will supervise Commis Chefs, mentor juniors, and collaborate on new recipes while maintaining inventory and cost control in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant bakery/pastry experience.
• Experience as Chef de Partie preferred.
• Strong pastry techniques and baking science knowledge.
• Proven leadership and team-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Decorate cakes, theme cakes with ganache, buttercream and whipped cream.
• Manage bakery station, stock, equipment, rostering and planning.
• Ensure taste, texture, quality, presentation and portioning.
• Supervise and mentor Commis Chefs and apprentices.
• Ensure HACCP, FSSAI and hygiene standards compliance.
• Coordinate with Production Head on new product development and recipe improvements.
• Monitor ingredient use, minimize waste and support cost control.
• Meet production targets and schedules, especially at peak times.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Team leadership

Quality control

Food safety & hygiene

Communication skills

Creative recipe development

Kitchen organization

Tools

Commercial bakery equipment

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.
• Decoration cakes, theme cakes in ganache, buttercream and whipped cream. Make carved and tiered cakes.
• Manage the bakery/pastry station, ensuring proper organization, stock availability, and equipment maintenance, rostering and production planning.
• 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 Production Head 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 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.