Junior Sous Chef, Bakery

About the Role

The Hoxton, Bengaluru City is seeking an experienced and creative Jr Sous Chef - Bakery to help lead the pastry team. This role is critical for The Hoxton's first hotel in Asia, opening in Bengaluru in 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day bakery operation across restaurants, bars, events, and in-room experiences.
• Organize daily production, sections, and team responsibilities to ensure timely and high-standard readiness.
• Maintain quality, taste, consistency, and presentation across all bakery items.
• Assist in developing seasonal menus, specials, and event concepts, including recipe testing and practical production planning.
• Coach and train the pastry team, providing clear feedback to enhance technical skills and confidence.
• Manage stock, ordering, rotation, portion control, and waste, with a focus on food cost.
• Ensure proper management of food safety, hygiene, allergens, HACCP, and temperature records.
• Maintain equipment and work areas, ensuring they are safe, clean, and well-maintained, with prompt attention to repairs.
• Collaborate with wider kitchen, F&B, and Events teams to coordinate changing business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proven bakery experience.
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team in a professional kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of bakery techniques, production planning, and presentation.
• Understanding of food cost, stock, waste, and the practicalities of delivery across multiple outlets and events.
• Thorough knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and HACCP requirements.

Qualifications

• A culinary or bakery qualification is preferred.
• You will bring strong bakery experience and have already supervised or led a team in a professional kitchen.
• You are a supportive, clear, and fair leader who enjoys developing junior chefs.