Head Chef

Company Description

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is India’s leading specialty coffee brand, with its headquarters in Gurgaon, India. Established in 2013, the company strives to make high-quality Indian coffee accessible across diverse formats. Operating across India and internationally in countries like Japan and Dubai, Blue Tokai runs 4 roasteries and over 150 cafés while collaborating with luxury hotels, retail outlets, and corporates. Supported by significant investors, Blue Tokai ensures exceptional coffee through its meticulous sourcing and roasting processes. With over 1.2 million kgs of coffee roasted so far, the brand has been instrumental in shaping coffee culture in India and is dedicated to delivering exceptional café experiences globally.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Gurugram for a Head Chef at Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. The Head Chef will oversee and manage daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality, and develop innovative menus that align with the brand ethos. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, managing food costs, maintaining hygiene and safety protocols, and collaborating with management to optimize operational efficiency. The Head Chef will also play a key role in training and mentoring the culinary team and ensuring an excellent customer dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

🔸 Lead day-to-day operations of the bakery kitchen

🔸 Develop and execute a diverse range of bakery products—artisan breads, viennoiserie, pastries, cakes, cookies, and seasonal items

🔸 Oversee recipe development, costing, and standardization

🔸 Train, mentor, and manage the baking team to ensure high performance

🔸 Maintain strict hygiene, safety, and quality control standards

🔸 Monitor inventory, procurement, and production planning

🔸 Collaborate with management on menu innovation, pricing, and customer feedback

🔸 Ensure consistent product quality and timely production

Requirements

✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef / Bakery Chef with strong bakery-focused expertise

✔ In-depth knowledge of artisan bread-making, fermentation, laminated doughs, and pastry techniques

✔ Strong leadership and team management skills

✔ Creativity in product development and menu innovation

✔ Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume production environment

✔ Knowledge of food safety standards and compliance

✔ Excellent communication and organizational skills