Position: Head Baker Chef
Location: Cafe Zilch, Breach Candy, Mumbai
Department: Kitchen / Bakery
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Cafe Zilch
Cafe Zilch is a premium café by DJRS Hospitality, located in the heart of Breach Candy, Mumbai. We are committed to serving artisanal breads, handcrafted pastries, gourmet desserts, and exceptional café cuisine while delivering an outstanding guest experience.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Head Baker Chef to lead our bakery operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical baking skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and experience in managing production, quality control, inventory, and food safety standards. The Head Baker Chef will be responsible for maintaining consistency, developing innovative bakery products, and leading the bakery team to achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day bakery operations.
- Prepare high-quality artisan breads, croissants, viennoiserie, cakes, pastries, cookies, desserts, and other baked products.
- Develop seasonal menus and introduce innovative bakery products.
- Standardize recipes and ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
- Supervise, train, and mentor bakery staff while maintaining high productivity and discipline.
- Monitor daily production schedules based on business requirements.
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and FSSAI standards.
- Control food costs through proper inventory management, portion control, and wastage reduction.
- Coordinate with vendors for procurement of bakery ingredients and ensure quality of raw materials.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and proper usage of bakery equipment.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef and Café Management for menu planning, promotions, and special events.
- Monitor product quality and continuously improve bakery offerings based on customer feedback.
- Ensure timely preparation and delivery of bakery items for café operations.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Bakery & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of bakery experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of artisan breads, laminated doughs, pastries, desserts, cakes, and bakery production.
- Excellent knowledge of bakery equipment and production planning.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Good understanding of inventory management, food costing, and waste control.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment.
- Knowledge of FSSAI food safety and hygiene regulations.
Preferred Skills
- Creative product development and recipe innovation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Positive attitude with a hands-on approach to leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining consistency and efficiency.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Staff Meals
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Employee State Insurance (ESIC), where applicable
- Monthly Incentives (Performance Based)
- Employee of the Month Recognition
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Career Growth Opportunities within DJRS Hospitality
- Positive and Professional Work Environment
Join Cafe Zilch and become a part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional bakery creations and memorable guest experiences.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
