Bakery head chef

Company Description Whisk Cake Studio is India’s leading designer cake studio, known for its premium, custom-crafted cakes and desserts. The studio offers same-day online cake delivery across Gurugram, Delhi, and the wider NCR region, serving both individual and corporate clients. Whisk Cake Studio focuses on innovative designs, high-quality ingredients, and consistent taste to create memorable experiences for customers. Team members join a fast-paced, creative environment that values craftsmanship, reliability, and exceptional service.
Role Description The Bakery Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Gurugram, responsible for overseeing daily production of cakes, pastries, and other bakery items. This role includes planning and executing the baking schedule, supervising the kitchen team, and ensuring recipes and designs meet brand standards. The Bakery Head Chef will manage ingredient ordering, inventory, and quality control, while maintaining hygiene, food safety, and efficient workstation organization. The role involves developing new products and designs, coordinating with front-of-house and online order teams to fulfill custom and same-day orders, and training team members to uphold consistent quality and presentation.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in baking and pastry techniques, including sponge cakes, mousse cakes, fondant work, and artisan desserts.
Experience in kitchen leadership, including team supervision, shift planning, and workflow coordination in a commercial bakery or pastry kitchen.
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper storage and handling of ingredients.
Demonstrated creativity in cake design, flavor pairing, and product innovation aligned with premium designer cake offerings.
Ability to manage inventory, ordering, and cost control while maintaining product quality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle high-volume and same-day orders under tight timelines.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with management, service teams, and clients on custom and event-specific orders.
Prior experience as a Head Chef, Pastry Chef, or Senior Baker in a professional bakery or cake studio is highly preferred.
Relevant culinary or bakery certification or diploma is an advantage; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak festive seasons, as required by business needs.

Work arrangement
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