Grey Soul Coffee Roasters
Position: Bakery Chef
Department: Bakery & Kitchen Operations
Open Position: 1
Location: Grey Soul Coffee Roasters, Tamarind Fort, Mumbai
Job Summary
Grey Soul Coffee Roasters is looking for a skilled and creative Bakery Chef to manage and execute our bakery production.
The Bakery Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality breads, pastries, cakes and other bakery products, maintaining consistency, managing ingredients and inventory, controlling wastage, and ensuring excellent hygiene and food safety standards.
The ideal candidate should be hands-on, detail-oriented and passionate about baking, with the ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the kitchen and café team.
Key Responsibilities Bakery Production
- Prepare and produce a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins and other bakery products.
- Follow standardized recipes and maintain consistency in taste, texture, quality and presentation.
- Prepare daily mise en place and production according to business requirements.
- Ensure all bakery products are prepared and available on time.
- Maintain proper portioning, shaping, baking and finishing standards.
- Develop new bakery products and seasonal specials when required.
Quality Control
- Check the quality, freshness and presentation of all bakery products.
- Maintain consistency in every batch.
- Ensure proper baking temperatures and timings.
- Conduct regular quality checks and identify production issues.
- Minimize product defects, returns and wastage.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Monitor daily bakery ingredient requirements.
- Maintain proper stock levels of flour, butter, dairy, chocolate, fruits and other ingredients.
- Assist with procurement and coordinate with vendors.
- Follow FIFO/FEFO stock rotation.
- Monitor ingredient usage and control food costs.
- Record and minimize wastage and spoilage.
Hygiene & Food Safety
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and grooming.
- Keep bakery workstations, ovens, mixers and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Follow proper food handling, storage and temperature-control procedures.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI and Company food safety standards.
- Maintain daily cleaning and sanitation schedules.
Equipment Management
- Ensure proper and safe use of ovens, mixers, proofers, refrigerators and other bakery equipment.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness after use.
- Report equipment breakdowns or maintenance requirements immediately.
- Follow proper safety procedures while operating machinery and equipment.
Teamwork & Operations
- Coordinate with the Head Chef, Store Manager and kitchen team.
- Plan daily production based on café requirements and expected demand.
- Train and guide junior bakery staff when required.
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
- Follow Company SOPs, recipes and operational standards.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain daily production records.
- Track ingredient consumption and wastage.
- Maintain bakery inventory records.
- Report production requirements, shortages and quality issues to management.
- Assist management with menu costing and product development when required.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques and bakery production.
- Good understanding of dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking.
- Knowledge of cakes, pastries, breads, cookies and desserts.
- Strong attention to detail and presentation.
- Ability to follow and standardize recipes.
- Good understanding of ingredient handling and food costing.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Creative approach to developing new bakery products.
- Strong hygiene and food safety awareness.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate in Bakery & Patisserie, Culinary Arts, Hotel Management or a related field preferred.
- Formal bakery training will be an advantage.
Experience
- 2–4 years of relevant bakery experience preferred.
- Experience as a Bakery Chef, Pastry Chef or Baker in a café, restaurant, hotel or bakery is preferred.
- Experience in a specialty café, premium bakery or hospitality environment will be an advantage.
Working Conditions
- 9-hour shift
- 6 working days per week
- Weekly off as per Company roster.
- Flexible to work weekends, holidays and rotational shifts.
- Early morning shifts may be required based on production schedules.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced bakery environment.
- Work Location: In person – Fort, Mumbai
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Bakery product quality and consistency.
- Product presentation.
- Production efficiency and timely availability.
- Food cost and ingredient control.
- Inventory accuracy.
- Wastage and spoilage control.
- Hygiene and food safety audit scores.
- Recipe and SOP compliance.
- Customer feedback and product quality.
- Successful development of new bakery products.
Benefits
- Weekly Off
- Paid Sick Leaves as per Company policy
- Staff Meals
- Performance-Based Incentives
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Uniform Provided
- Training & Development Programs
- Provident Fund
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for passionate and skilled Bakery Chef who can take ownership of our bakery production and consistently deliver high-quality products.
If you are passionate about baking, creativity, quality and presentation and want to grow with a specialty coffee and café brand, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your resume: [email protected]
Contact: 9223006398
Regards,
HR Department
Grey Soul Coffee Roasters
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
