Head Pastry Chef - Central Bakery

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Benefits: On-the-job meals, relocation assistance

Joining: Immediate

About the Role

Top N Town Bakers is expanding its central bakery operations in Bhopal and looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to lead production and development of our frozen pastry portfolio — pastries, cakes, brownies, and cookies — supplied across our retail and distribution network.

This role blends hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring every product leaving our –18 °C storage matches our standards of taste, texture, and visual appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production of frozen pastry and confectionery lines (pastries, cakes, brownies, cookies).
• Develop, scale, and standardize recipes suitable for frozen storage and distribution.
• Train and supervise a team of junior bakers and assistants.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and consistent quality in every batch.
• Coordinate with QA and R&D for new product launches.
• Manage production planning, raw material control, and efficiency tracking.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in commercial or central bakery pastry production.
• Strong understanding of frozen/thaw-and-serve pastry technology.
• Proven ability to maintain consistency in mass-production setups.
• Team handling and training capability.
• Familiarity with hygiene protocols, HACCP practices, and production documentation.

Nice to Have (but not mandatory):

• Diploma or certification in Bakery & Confectionery / Pastry Arts.
• Experience in FMCG, café chains, or industrial bakery setups.

Work Environment:

Central production unit with ambient and cold-storage zones (–18 °C).

Fast-moving setup focused on efficiency, hygiene, and innovation.