Pastry Chef

Hide-In India; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hide-In India in Udaipur is seeking a Pastry Chef to plan, prepare, and bake a range of pastries and desserts for guests, with emphasis on quality, taste, and presentation. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with the kitchen team to support breakfast, café service, and special events.

You will manage ingredient inventory, maintain hygiene and food safety standards, adapt offerings to seasonal and regional tastes, and occasionally host tastings or workshops for guests.

Qualifications

• pastry and dessert skills emphasized
• bakery experience preferred
• knowledge of food hygiene regulations and safety standards
• ability to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays
• experience in professional kitchen or cafe environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for guests.
• Produce pastries and bakery items with consistent quality, taste and presentation.
• Manage ingredient inventory and maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to develop new menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Engage with guests to explain menu items and support small workshops or tastings.

Skills

Cooking

Culinary Skills

Pastry & Desserts

Bakery Experience

Food Safety

Guest Service

Education

Culinary Diploma or Certification in Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

Company Description

Hide-In India is a growing accommodation brand offering clean, safe, and welcoming stays for travelers across popular destinations such as Rishikesh, Delhi, Pushkar, and Udaipur. The company focuses on creating a home-like atmosphere with amenities like secure lockers, inviting common areas, dorm options for different preferences, air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and rooftop cafes. Since 2019, Hide-In India has hosted over 100,000 guests from around the world and prides itself on a lively, creative, and inclusive team culture. The organization values connection, comfort, and community, treating team members and travelers as part of one extended family. Joining Hide-In means contributing to a warm, guest-focused environment and helping shape memorable travel experiences.

Role Description

The Pastry Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at Hide-In’s property in Udaipur. This role is responsible for planning, preparing, and baking a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for guests, with a focus on consistent quality, taste, and presentation. Day-to-day tasks include producing pastries and bakery items, managing ingredient inventory, maintaining kitchen hygiene and food safety standards, and collaborating with the kitchen team to develop new menu items. The Pastry Chef will work closely with management to support guest satisfaction, adapt offerings to seasonal and regional preferences, and ensure timely service for breakfast, café, and special events. The role also involves occasional guest interaction, such as explaining menu items or supporting small workshops or tasting events.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong culinary skills, including Cooking and general Culinary Skills.
• Candidates should possess specialized pastry and dessert skills, including Baking and Bakery experience.
• Candidates should possess solid Food Preparation skills, including handling ingredients, portioning, and maintaining food safety standards.
• Prior experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or in a professional kitchen or café environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and ability to maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Creativity in developing new pastry items, attention to detail in presentation, and a guest-focused mindset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and to collaborate effectively in a diverse team.
• Culinary diploma or certification in baking and pastry arts is an advantage but not mandatory.