Bakery Chef

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Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled, innovation-driven Bakery Chef to lead UR Cup’s bakery menu development, product testing, and central production quality.

This role will focus on:

• Menu creation and product innovation

• Standardisation of recipes, SOPs and production workflows

• Managing food costs and driving profitability (≤ 30%)

• Training and upskilling the bakery team

• Maintaining excellence in breads, cookies, and dough preparation

• Supporting multi-outlet production requirements

The ideal candidate is both creative and operationally strong, with a proven ability to build processes, reduce wastage, and deliver consistent quality at scale.

Key Responsibilities

A. Menu & Product Development

• Develop seasonal and signature bakery items aligned with brand identity.

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer preferences.

• Lead tasting sessions, recipe trials, and product refinement.

• Prototype, test, and scale new bakery items ensuring consistency in appearance, texture, and flavour.

B. Food Cost & Profitability

• Set food-cost budgets and cost targets for all bakery product lines.

• Analyse ingredient yields, production waste, and portioning to maintain target margins (≤ 30%).

• Prepare variance reports and recommend menu pricing or ingredient adjustments.

• Ensure cost-effective sourcing in collaboration with the procurement team.

C. Food Standardisation

• Develop and maintain standardised recipes, recipe cards, and product specifications.

• Define exact portion sizes, ingredient measurements, and preparation steps.

• Ensure recipes are documented clearly and stored in the central recipe management system.

D. Team Training & Development

• Train bakers and junior staff on production techniques, food safety, and quality standards.

• Conduct structured training programs to improve skill levels and minimise errors.

• Provide continuous mentorship and performance feedback to the production team.

E. SOP Standardisation

• Write and implement SOPs for every stage of bakery production, including mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, finishing, and packaging.

• Ensure SOPs remain updated, accessible, and strictly followed by all team members.

• Conduct periodic audit checks to maintain process accuracy.

F. Operational Support

• Supervise daily production schedules and ensure timely output for retail and bulk orders.

• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to avoid recurrence.

• Coordinate with procurement to secure high-quality ingredients at favourable pricing.

• Support other bakery units and outlets when technical guidance is required.

G. Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure hygiene, sanitation, and food-safety compliance in accordance with FSSAI guidelines.

• Maintain allergen-management practices and internal audit standards.

• Participate in internal and external inspections and resolve non-conformities promptly.

3. Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts or equivalent culinary certification.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in bakery production, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Demonstrated experience in launching new bakery products and managing food-cost budgets.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong creative flair with an understanding of contemporary bakery trends.

• Excellent analytical skills for cost control, yield management, and portion accuracy.

• Ability to design and deliver structured training programs.

• Highly organised with strong documentation skills for SOPs and recipe manuals.

• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in bakery equipment, KDS systems, and ERP tools used for production management 5.

Experience & Attributes

• Experience working in both artisanal and high-volume bakery environments.

• Knowledge of local and international bakery trends.

• Proven success in reducing wastage and improving profit margins.

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work early mornings or weekends when required.

• Strong sense of ownership, reliability, and commitment to product quality.

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