Pastry Sous Chef

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Department

Pastry

Position

Pastry Sous Chef

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room, Bengaluru. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience specifically in pastry and desserts, with good knowledge of pastry techniques, presentation, production, quality, and hygiene standards.

The candidate should be creative, presentable, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining consistent quality and presentation across all pastry and dessert preparations.

Key Responsibilities

Handle the complete pastry and dessert production as per the restaurant's recipes, standards, and SOPs.

Prepare and supervise the preparation of pastries, cakes, plated desserts, mousses, creams, tarts, cookies, and other dessert items.

Ensure consistent taste, texture, quality, portion size, and presentation of all pastry products.

Support the development and execution of new pastry and dessert concepts in line with the restaurant's menu and brand standards.

Maintain proper mise en place and ensure smooth day-to-day pastry operations.

Monitor raw materials, ingredients, storage conditions, freshness, and wastage within the pastry section.

Ensure accurate recipe adherence and proper measurement of ingredients to maintain consistency.

Train, guide, and supervise Commis and other pastry team members.

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and personal grooming within the pastry section.

Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and maintain appropriate storage of pastry ingredients and finished products.

Coordinate with the Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine regarding daily production requirements and menu planning.

Monitor daily production levels based on business requirements and avoid unnecessary overproduction.

Maintain proper documentation of production, wastage, stock requirements, and other pastry-related records.

Ensure all pastry equipment and workstations are clean, organized, and properly maintained.

Control food cost and minimize wastage without compromising product quality.

Assist in menu trials, product testing, seasonal offerings, and special dessert requirements.

Ensure all desserts are prepared and presented according to the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.

Candidate Requirements

Strong experience in Pastry / Desserts is mandatory.

Candidates with experience specifically in pastry operations will be preferred.

Good knowledge of pastry preparation, dessert production, baking techniques, and finishing.

Previous experience in a reputed hotel, restaurant, premium café, or fine-dining environment is preferred.

Strong understanding of pastry ingredients, recipes, measurements, temperatures, and production processes.

Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation.

Ability to lead and train junior pastry team members.

Good communication and team-management skills.

Presentable, well-groomed, disciplined, and professional personality.

Ability to work under pressure and manage high-volume service requirements.

Passion for pastry, creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Important

This position is strictly for a Pastry professional. Candidates whose experience is primarily in general bakery production or bread production will not be preferred.

Experience

Relevant Pastry Experience

5+ years preferred

Candidates with strong hands-on pastry experience and good product knowledge may be considered based on their profile.

Pay

₹55,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

Food provided

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person