SOUS CHEF

K S Bakers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

K S Bakers in Hyderabad seeks an experienced Sous Chef (Pastry) to lead centralized pastry and bakery production, drive cost-efficient operations and menu innovation across outlets. The role focuses on quality, consistency, and profitability with strong team leadership.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, managing budgets, collaborating with procurement and QA, and mentoring chefs and staff while pursuing seasonal offerings and improved yields.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in hotel management or culinary arts.
• Experience in bakery/pastry production with leadership exposure.
• FSSAI/HACCP knowledge and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead central kitchen operations and cost-efficient production for outlets.
• Develop SOPs to streamline processes and reduce cost per unit.
• Monitor budgets and drive cost savings through efficiency improvements.
• Design innovative pastry/bakery products and standardize recipes for consistency and cost control.
• Collaborate with procurement to source quality ingredients at optimal cost; minimize waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards and conduct internal audits.
• Mentor chefs and production staff; train on baking skills and cost-awareness.
• Drive R&D, seasonal offerings, and clear pricing with cost planning.
• Coordinate with procurement, marketing, QA, and outlets to align production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Team mentoring

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Excellent communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Baking Patisserie, or Food Production

Food Cost Management or Lean Kitchen Operations certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary:

The SOUS CHEF (Pastry Chef ) will lead KS Bakers entire pastry and bakery production operations. This includes centralized kitchen oversight, product development, cost-effective production planning, team leadership, quality control, and driving innovation. The role demands strategic thinking with a focus on consistency, efficiency, profitability, and exceptional taste across all outlets.

Duties Responsibilities:

1. Production Leadership Cost-effective Operations

• Lead daily operations of central kitchen and ensure timely, cost-efficient production for all outlets.
• Develop SOPs to streamline processes and reduce cost per unit.
• Monitor production budgets and drive cost savings through efficiency improvements.

2. Recipe Development Standardization

• Design innovative, scalable pastry and bakery products in line with brand vision.
• Standardize recipes and processes for consistency and cost control across locations.

3. Inventory Cost Control

• Work with procurement to source quality ingredients at optimal cost.
• Monitor raw material consumption, minimize wastage, and manage food cost margins.
• Implement portion control and yield tracking mechanisms.

4. Quality Assurance Food Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, HACCP, and hygiene protocols.
• Conduct internal audits and implement corrective actions for quality gaps.

5. Manpower Planning Team Development

• Lead and mentor chefs, supervisors, and production staff.
• Conduct ongoing training on baking skills, SOPs, and cost-awareness.
• Ensure productivity and accountability across shifts.

6. Innovation, RD, and Menu Growth

• Stay abreast of pastry trends and introduce new offerings aligned with market demand and profitability.
• Launch seasonal and promotional items with clear pricing and cost planning.

7. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with procurement, marketing, QA, and outlet operations to align production goals with business needs.

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Baking Patisserie, or Food Production.
• Additional certification in Food Cost Management or Lean Kitchen Operations preferred.

Experience:

• 6-15 years in bakery/pastry production, with at least 1 year in a leadership role managing large-scale operations.
• Strong exposure to food costing, central kitchen management, and outlet coordination.

Core Competencies:

• Mastery of international and Indian pastry techniques.
• Expertise in cost-effective recipe formulation and portion control.
• Excellent team leadership, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong grasp of inventory, yield analysis, and cost optimization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, production software/ERP, and audit processes.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
• Passionate about innovation and cost-conscious quality delivery.
• Strong interpersonal, training, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and customer taste expectations.

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