Pastry Chef

Ira Hospitality; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ira Hospitality in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to plan, prepare, and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods while ensuring consistency, creativity, and food safety.

You will lead a pastries team, develop new recipes, manage production schedules, and monitor hygiene standards (HACCP/FSSAI) in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Prior leadership in a bakery setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Prepare, bake, and present a diverse range of pastries, cakes, breads, and confections.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP/FSSAI).
• Develop new recipes and seasonal dessert menus with senior chefs.
• Manage production schedules, mise-en-place, and pastry inventory.
• Control food costs and reduce wastage.
• Supervise and mentor junior pastry staff.
• Coordinate with kitchen for service and events.
• Education: Diploma/Degree in Pastry Arts, Bakery, or Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present high-quality pastries and baked goods.
• Ensure consistency in quality, flavor, portioning, and presentation.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff.
• Coordinate with kitchen for events and special requirements.
• Maintain operation and sanitation of pastry equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Baking techniques

Dessert plating

Food safety

Inventory management

Team supervision

Education

Diploma/Degree in Pastry Arts, Bakery, or Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Description

Department: Pastry / Bakery Plan, prepare, and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods while ensuring consistency, creativity, food safety, and efficiency.

Job Description

Department: Pastry / Bakery Plan, prepare, and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods while ensuring consistency, creativity, food safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Prepare, bake, and present a diverse range of pastries, cakes, breads, and confections.
• Ensure uniformity in quality, flavor, portioning, and aesthetic presentation.
• Develop new recipes and seasonal dessert menus in collaboration with senior chefs.
• Uphold strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards (HACCP/FSSAI).
• Manage production schedules, mise-en-place, and inventory for the pastry section.
• Control food costs and reduce wastage through proper storage and portioning.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior pastry staff and Commis Chefs.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to meet service and special event requirements.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of specialized pastry equipment.
• Education: Diploma/Degree in Pastry Arts, Bakery, or Culinary Arts.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in a professional kitchen or high-end bakery.
• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of baking techniques and dessert plating.
• Compliance: Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOPs.
• Attributes: Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strong leadership and communication skills.