Sous Chef - Pastry Bakery

Sofitel; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Mumbai invites an experienced Bakery & Pastry leader to supervise daily production across outlets and banquets, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to standards. The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts, 5–7 years in Bakery & Pastry in luxury hotel settings, and proven supervisory experience.

You will lead and train the team, maintain HACCP compliance, manage costs, and collaborate with culinary, F&B, and stewarding teams to deliver exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.
• 5–7 years of experience in Bakery & Pastry, preferably in a luxury hotel.
• Experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts and confectionery.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Bakery & Pastry production and ensure timely delivery to all outlets and banquets.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation and portion standards.
• Lead, train and motivate the Bakery & Pastry team.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Control food cost, inventory, production and wastage.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling and FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Assist in menu planning, new product development and seasonal promotions.
• Monitor equipment, cleanliness and maintenance of the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes and hotel quality standards.
• Handle special guest requests, VIP amenities and banquet requirements.

Skills

Bakery & Pastry expertise

HACCP & food safety

Cost control & inventory

Team leadership

Menu planning

Quality standards

Education

Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Bakery & Pastry production and ensure timely delivery to all outlets and banquets.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation and portion standards.
• Lead, train and motivate the Bakery & Pastry team.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Control food cost, inventory, production and wastage.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling and FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Assist in menu planning, new product development and seasonal promotions.
• Monitor equipment, cleanliness and maintenance of the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes and hotel quality standards.
• Handle special guest requests, VIP amenities and banquet requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Bakery & Pastry, preferably in a luxury hotel.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/Sous Chef role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts and confectionery.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and cost control.

Additional Information

• Reporting to the Executive Che/Pastry Chef
• Your Team and Working Environment
• Lead and motivate the Bakery & Pastry team in a professional and collaborative environment.
• Work closely with the Culinary, F&B and Stewarding teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote teamwork, creativity, discipline and continuous learning.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic and positive workplace.
• Encourage high standards of quality, service and guest satisfaction.