Head Chef – Pastry & Savoury

Job description

Location: Korangi Industrial Area Karachi

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Head Chef – Pastry & Savoury to lead our pastry and savoury production operations. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end production, ensuring premium product quality, driving innovation, and delivering structured training programs to the production team.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience with a strong technical foundation in baking science, product stabilization, and process standardization.Key Responsibilities:

Lead Research & Development (R&D) initiatives to create new pastry and savoury products at an international standard, aligned with global market trends.

Oversee all aspects of pastry and savoury production, including preparation, mixing, baking, finishing, and presentation.

Ensure strict adherence to standardized recipes, production parameters, and quality benchmarks.

Conduct routine quality assurance checks to maintain consistency in taste, texture, structure, and visual appeal.

Develop and implement structured training programs for baking and production staff covering techniques, hygiene, safety, and operational best practices.

Lead new product development aligned with evolving market trends and technical advancements.

Maintain detailed recipe documentation, production logs, and process control parameters to ensure consistency.

Apply food science principles to enhance product stability, shelf life, and structural integrity.

Improve product presentation standards in line with contemporary culinary trends.

Introduce innovative ingredients, techniques, and packaging solutions to enhance product longevity and customer appeal.

Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Collaborate with procurement and operations to ensure optimal ingredient usage and storage standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a professional bakery or food production environment.

Professional culinary certification from Le Cordon Bleu / SCAFA Dubai / Pithm / Cothm / Masterclass.

Strong technical expertise in pastry and savoury production.

In-depth knowledge of baking ingredients, functionality, storage standards, and technical application.

Sound understanding of food science principles for product stabilization and process optimization.

Proven leadership capability with the ability to train, mentor, and motivate production teams.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments to develop innovative and commercially viable products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs200,000.00 - Rs250,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person