Head Baker

As the Bakery Chef at Just Loaf, you will be responsible for leading the bakery operations in India and Qatar. Your role will require a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and leadership skills to ensure the production of high-quality baked goods that align with the company's brand and meet customer expectations. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing the daily production of a variety of bakery items such as bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts to maintain consistency in taste and quality. You will collaborate with management to develop and update bakery menus, introducing new and seasonal items to attract and retain customers. Additionally, you will manage relationships with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients while optimizing costs. In this role, you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining standardized recipes and baking procedures to ensure consistent product quality and portion control. Leading and motivating bakery staff through training, scheduling, and performance evaluations will be crucial for effective team management. Implementing quality control measures to maintain freshness, taste, and presentation of bakery items, as well as ensuring strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, will be part of your daily routine. Monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing wastage to control costs, along with overseeing the maintenance and cleanliness of bakery equipment for safe and efficient operations, will be essential tasks. Continuous efforts to enhance the bakery's reputation and customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional baked goods and excellent service will be key to your success in this role. To qualify for this position, you should have a culinary degree or certification in Baking/Pastry Arts, proven experience as a Bakery Chef or Pastry Chef, strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry arts, and bread making, creativity in developing new bakery items, excellent leadership and communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality baked goods. Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices is also required. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in bakery management and production and may be required to travel between Just Loaf outlets in India. This position is crucial for maintaining the high standards of quality and taste that customers expect from Just Loaf. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: - Food provided - Health insurance - Leave encashment Schedule: - Day shift - Evening shift - Night shift - Weekend availability Performance bonus Experience: - Total work: 4 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person,