Cafe Chef ( Pastry and Savory)

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Job Summary:

As our Cafe Chef (Pastry & Savory), you will be in charge of crafting a menu full of fresh bakes and soulful cafe dishes. From flaky croissants to hearty sandwiches, cakes and comforting specials - your food will define the flavor of our cafe. You'll have creative input on the menu, help set up the kitchen, and play a key role in shaping the food experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, muffins, cookies, and baked goods daily. Cook savory dishes such as sandwiches, toasts, salads, tarts, and caf-style plates. Collaborate on the development of our opening menu. Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation. Follow food safety and hygiene best practices at all times. Manage prep, baking, cooking, and plating during service. Assist in setting up the kitchen operations, inventory, and sourcing of ingredients. Adapt and adjust as we grow - we are a startup, flexibility is key! Train or mentor junior staff (as the team grows).

Additional Responsibilities:

We are Looking For:

Experience in both pastry and savory cooking - ideally in a cafe, bakery, or brunch spot. Freshers are also welcomed! A passion for fresh ingredients and seasonal menus. Creativity in the kitchen, with strong presentation skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Clean, organized, and efficient work habits. Excited to be part of a small, collaborative, startup-style team.

Bonus if you:

Have helped open a cafe or restaurant before. Enjoy menu planning and recipe testing.

Why Join Us:

Be a part of a growing and a dynamic brand with opportunities for career advancement. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. Enjoy a competitive salary package, performance-based incentives and staff discounts. Gain hands-on leadership experience in managing a thriving cafe and shaping its future journey. Chance of getting into our core team, which would manage the business when we expand.

Join Us:

If you are ready to help shape something special from day one, we would love to meet you! Send us your CV/portfolio at chaitalesblr@outlook.com with the subject line, Cafe Chef Application.

Lets create something delicious together.