EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF / BAKERY CHEF

• Role Purpose
  

3. Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Key Responsibilities
• Product Development & Innovation
• Develop new bakery products (cakes, breads, pastries, frozen items, seasonal specials).
• Standardize recipes and processes to ensure consistency.
• Conduct regular market research to identify trends.
• Production Management
• Oversee daily production schedules for retail and bulk orders.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, and quality standards.
• Manage frozen product handling and storage practices.
• Quality & Hygiene Compliance
• Implement and monitor food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP).
• Conduct regular hygiene audits of kitchen and equipment.
• Ensure raw material quality checks.
• Cost & Inventory Control
• Monitor food costs, wastage, and yield percentages.
• Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Team Management
• Train, mentor, and develop bakery staff.
• Prepare duty rosters and ensure manpower utilization.
• Drive performance, discipline, and motivation within the team.
• Collaboration with Management
• Work closely with marketing and operations for new launches.
• Provide technical support for retail outlets on product handling.
• Contribute to strategic planning for bakery operations.
• Product Quality & Consistency – Maintain defect rate below X%.
• Cost Control – Achieve targeted food cost percentage (e.g., ≤ 30%).
• Innovation – Minimum of X new products launched per quarter.
• Production Efficiency – Adherence to timelines with <2% wastage.
• Hygiene & Compliance – Zero non-conformances in audits.
• Team Development – Retention and skill development of bakery staff.
  

Requirements

Skills & Competencies Required

• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in artisan and industrial bakery processes.
• Knowledge of frozen bakery technology.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.
• Managerial Skills:
• Leadership and people management.
• Planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Cost management and analytical ability.
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.