Commis Chef

About us

Antidote Cafe is a creative, moody, community-first cafe in New BEL Road, North Bangalore. We’re known for slow mornings, cold brews, coffee mocktails, pastries, and a space where regulars become friends. Our kitchen is small, busy, and built around handmade food: tarts, quiches, pancakes, croissant sandwiches, and speciality coffee.

Why join us

A creative kitchen where your ideas can reach the menu

Staff meals, tips, and bonus (if offered)

Clear growth path

Commis III → Commis II → Commis I → Head Chef

A team that values warmth, reliability, and craft

Training from experienced seniors

Commis I

Run the pastry or hot section independently during service

Prepare tart bases, quiche fillings, pancake batter, sauces, and sandwich fillings to recipe

Assemble croissant sandwiches and plated items to standard

Maintain mise en place, labelling, and FIFO storage

Report stock shortages and wastage to the Head Chef

Mentor Commis II and Commis III on techniques and routines

Keep your section clean and compliant

2 - 3 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen

Proven experience with baked goods, breakfast, or brunch items

Reliable, punctual, and comfortable guiding junior staff

Comfortable with weekends and late evenings

Open to feedback and learning new techniques

Commis II

Prepare smoothie bowls, egg preparations (scrambled, fried, poached, omelettes), toasts, and cookies

Prep ingredients

chopping, portioning, batters, fillings, and garnishes

Assist with baking, assembly, and plating under supervision

Follow recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards

Keep your station clean and stocked

Follow hygiene, allergen, and storage rules

6 months - 2 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen (freshers with strong trade-test results considered)

Interest in baking and pastry

Basic egg and breakfast cooking skills

Punctual, teachable, and a good team player

Commis III

Prep ingredients

chopping, portioning, batters, fillings, and garnishes

Wash, chop, portion, and store ingredients

Support service

restocking, passing items, and keeping stations tidy

Wash, clean, and organise your station through the shift

Follow hygiene, allergen, storage, and labelling rules

6 months - 1 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen (freshers with strong trade-test results considered)

Interest in baking and pastry

Punctual, hardworking, good team-player, and eager to learn

Nice to have

Baking or patisserie training, FSSAI food safety certificate, menu-development portfolio

Pay

₹14,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

How many years of cafe or kitchen experience do you have?

Have you made tarts, quiches, or laminated pastry before?

Are you comfortable with weekend and late-evening shifts?

What is your notice period?

Do you have an FSSAI food safety certificate?

Which cafe or kitchen did you last work at, and in what role?

Work Location

In person