Sous Chef

Jr. Sous Chef / Sr. Sous Chef – Bakery ProductionLocation: Deliure Central Kitchen, Byculla / Cotton Green East, Mumbai

We are looking for an experienced Jr. Sous Chef / Sr. Sous Chef to supervise our large-scale bakery production operation.

Deliure operates 24/7 bakery production across 3 shifts. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising production, managing the bakery team, maintaining quality and ensuring smooth shift operations.

• Responsibilities:Supervise daily bakery and pastry production.
• Handle large-scale production of cakes, cake sponge, cookies, breads, cheesecakes and pastries.
• Ensure production is completed as per required quantity and standards.
• Manage and guide production staff during shifts.
• Maintain product quality, consistency and presentation.
• Ensure correct use of ingredients and prevent unnecessary wastage.
• Follow FIFO, SOP, hygiene and food-safety standards.
• Monitor production sheets and maintain accurate production records.
• Check staff discipline, cleanliness, grooming and work practices.
• Train team members in correct machine and equipment operation.
• Coordinate with other departments for production and dispatch requirements.
• Conduct proper shift handover and communicate pending work/issues.
• Immediately correct production activities that do not meet company standards.
• Take responsibility for production shortages, damages, wastage and quality issues.
• Ensure staff complete their duties within the permitted working hours.
• Work comfortably in morning, evening and night shifts.
• Handle pressure and maintain production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate Requirements:5+ years of relevant bakery/pastry production experience.
• Strong knowledge of bulk bakery production.
• Experience as Bakery Sous Chef / Jr. Sous Chef / Sr. Sous Chef / Bakery Production Supervisor preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cakes, sponge, cookies, breads, cheesecakes and pastries.
• Strong team-handling and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of FIFO, SOP, hygiene and wastage control.
• Comfortable working in a 24/7, 3-shift production environment.
• Must be flexible to work morning/evening/night shifts.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Disciplined, responsible and accountable for production operations.