Sous Chef / CDP - Pastry & Bakery

Silk Road Coffee Company is looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef / CDP – Bakery & Pastry to join our culinary team.

We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in both bakery and pastry, who can take ownership of day-to-day production, maintain high standards of quality and consistency, and contribute to the development of our bakery and pastry offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day bakery and pastry production as per operational requirements.

Prepare and oversee a range of breads, viennoiseries, cakes, pastries, desserts, cookies and other bakery products.

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, quality and presentation.

Follow standard recipes, portion controls and production schedules.

Assist in developing and introducing new bakery and pastry products.

Plan production based on sales and operational requirements.

Ensure proper storage, labelling and FIFO practices.

Monitor the quality and freshness of raw materials.

Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation and food safety.

Control wastage and ensure efficient utilisation of ingredients.

Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams for timely availability of products.

Guide and supervise junior bakery and pastry team members.

Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bakery and pastry section.

Ensure proper handling and maintenance of bakery equipment.

Support inventory management and communicate ingredient requirements.

Follow company SOPs and food safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

2–6 years of relevant experience in a professional bakery, café, restaurant, hotel or similar food-service environment.

Strong practical knowledge of both bakery and pastry.

Hands-on experience with breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, cookies and viennoiserie.

Ability to independently manage day-to-day production.

Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.

Strong attention to detail and consistency.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Good communication and team-handling skills.

Culinary qualification/diploma will be an advantage.

Key Skills

Bakery | Pastry | Bread Making | Cakes & Desserts | Viennoiserie | Production Planning | Quality Control | Food Safety | Inventory Management | Wastage Control | Team Handling

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work with a growing café and culinary team.

Professional and collaborative work environment.

Opportunity to contribute to new product development and menu innovation.

Scope to take ownership of the Bakery & Pastry section.

Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.

If you are a skilled Bakery & Pastry Chef who enjoys creating quality products and is ready to take ownership of a professional kitchen section, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Share your updated CV with details of your bakery and pastry experience.

Pay

From ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person