PASTRY CHEF

KS Bakers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery chain in Hyderabad is seeking a dedicated Bakery Operations Manager to lead innovative product development and ensure high-quality production standards. Responsibilities include managing the entire production process, maintaining hygiene compliance, and controlling costs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bakery processes and effective leadership skills to train and develop staff. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented individual to contribute to the bakery's success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in artisan and industrial bakery processes.
• Knowledge of frozen bakery technology.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.
• Leadership and people management skills required.
• Planning and workflow optimization abilities are essential.
• Creativity with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bakery operations including product development.
• Manage daily production schedules and raw material handling.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene standards and quality checks.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Train and develop bakery staff while ensuring team performance.
• Collaborate with management on product launches and strategy.

Skills

Expertise in artisan and industrial bakery processes

Knowledge of frozen bakery technology

Strong understanding of food safety standards

Leadership and people management

Planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization

Cost management and analytical ability

Creativity and attention to detail

Problem-solving and decision-making

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job description

. Role Purpose

To lead the bakery operations by developing innovative products, ensuring consistent quality, managing production efficiency, and maintaining hygiene and cost controls in alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Develop new bakery products (cakes, breads, pastries, frozen items, seasonal specials).
• Standardize recipes and processes to ensure consistency.
• Conduct regular market research to identify trends.

Production Management

• Oversee daily production schedules for retail and bulk orders.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, and quality standards.
• Manage frozen product handling and storage practices.

Quality & Hygiene Compliance

• Implement and monitor food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP).
• Conduct regular hygiene audits of kitchen and equipment.
• Ensure raw material quality checks.

Cost & Inventory Control

• Monitor food costs, wastage, and yield percentages.
• Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Team Management

• Train, mentor, and develop bakery staff.
• Prepare duty rosters and ensure manpower utilization.
• Drive performance, discipline, and motivation within the team.

Collaboration with Management

• Work closely with marketing and operations for new launches.
• Provide technical support for retail outlets on product handling.
• Contribute to strategic planning for bakery operations.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Product Quality & Consistency – Maintain defect rate below X%.
• Cost Control – Achieve targeted food cost percentage (≤ 30%).
• Innovation – Minimum of X new products launched per quarter.
• Production Efficiency – Adherence to timelines with < 2% wastage.
• Hygiene & Compliance – Zero non-conformances in audits.
• Team Development – Retention and skill development of bakery staff.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies Required

Technical Skills

• Expertise in artisan and industrial bakery processes.
• Knowledge of frozen bakery technology.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.

Managerial Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Cost management and analytical ability.

Behavioral Competencies

• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.