Sous Chef – Bakery

Food Matters Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Matters Group is seeking a Sous Chef – Bakery to lead our central bakery operations on Reay Road. With 6–8 years of bakery experience, you will supervise production teams across shifts, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation of breads, croissants, cakes, and desserts.

You will manage inventory, waste, and safety, drive recipe development, and liaise across brands to maintain consistent standards and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Bakery & Confectionery required.
• 6–8 years bakery experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery operations and production teams across shifts.
• Ensure highest quality, taste, and presentation of bakery products.
• Manage inventory, waste, and cost controls.
• Develop innovative recipes for breads, croissants, cakes, and desserts.
• Ensure food safety practices and maintain equipment.

Skills

Bakery leadership

Quality control

Team management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Bakery & Confectionery

Job description

Location: Reay Road (Central Bakery)
Experience: 6 – 8 years

Role Summary

Sous Chef – Bakery plays a vital role in delivering exceptional bakery experiences across our brands. From artisan breads and croissants to cakes and desserts, the role focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, creativity, and food safety.

The position involves leading bakery operations, managing production teams, controlling inventory and wastage, developing innovative recipes, and ensuring every product reflects excellence in taste and presentation. With strong leadership, operational efficiency, and passion for baking, our Sous Chef helps create memorable culinary experiences every day.

Key Responsibility

• Take active part in the actual food preparation and to ensure that products are consistently prepared according to the highest possible standards.
• Responsible for the daily Bakery operation, in all the shifts.
• Ensure that products are consistently prepared according to the highest quality standards and to follow the set standards for all events as well.
• Liaise between all the Brands and ensure that Uniform Products are delivered.
• Train, coach, council, support and delegate to all of the Bakery Staff.
• Monitor and control the inventory of the Bakery ingredients, semi-finished & finished goods.
• Oversee the daily Bakery operation, ensure food safety practices are applied, safe food handling of Bakery personnel and maintenance of all Bakery Equipment.
• Ensure that excellent service is provided at all times and to deal with Guests complaints and comments in an efficient and timely manner
• Other responsibilities, as assigned, but not limited to the above.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Bakery & Confectionery
• 6–8 years bakery experience