French Pastry Chef

French Pastry Junior ChefCompany: Kagaw Chocolates & Bakes

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Position: French Pastry Junior Chef

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₹20,000–₹28,000 per month, based on experience and capability

About KagawKagaw Chocolates & Bakes is a premium chocolate and bakery venture focused on high-quality chocolates, French pastries, viennoiserie and innovative bakery products. We are building a product-focused team with an emphasis on quality, consistency, creativity and locally inspired ingredients.

Role OverviewWe are looking for a passionate and technically skilled French Pastry Junior Chef to support the development and production of our French pastry and bakery range.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in French pâtisserie and viennoiserie, with the ability to develop new products, maintain consistent quality and establish professional production standards.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and produce French pastries and viennoiserie.
• Prepare croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries, brioche, éclairs, choux pastry, tarts, entremets, mousse cakes and other French desserts.
• Develop innovative products using Kagaw chocolates and premium ingredients.
• Support recipe development, trials and product testing.
• Follow standardised recipes, production methods and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance and quality.
• Manage daily pastry production and ensure timely completion of orders.
• Support the training of junior pastry staff.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, recipes and production standards.
• Monitor ingredient usage, wastage and product yields.
• Work closely with management on new product development and seasonal launches.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and cleanliness.
• Support product costing and production efficiency initiatives.

Career GrowthThe selected candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a Head of Production role as Kagaw expands.

With demonstrated performance, leadership capability and technical development, the role will offer increasing responsibility for production planning, team management, quality control, SOP development, cost management and overall manufacturing operations.

• Key Skills & ExperienceMinimum 1–3 years of professional pastry experience, preferably with French pastry exposure.
• Strong practical knowledge of French pâtisserie and viennoiserie techniques.
• Good understanding of dough fermentation, lamination, proofing, baking, creams, mousses, fillings and chocolate applications.
• Experience in recipe development and product standardisation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Creative approach to developing new pastry and chocolate products.
• Experience in a premium bakery, patisserie, hotel, restaurant or chocolate business will be an advantage.

What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is hands-on, creative and technically strong, with the ambition to grow with a young and expanding business.

The candidate should have a passion for building products from the ground up and be comfortable working in a growing business where R&D, production and continuous improvement are equally important.

• What Kagaw OffersSalary of ₹20,000–₹28,000 per month, based on experience and capability.
• Opportunity to work with a growing chocolate and bakery brand.
• Hands-on exposure to French pastry, viennoiserie and chocolate production.
• Involvement in product development and R&D.
• Opportunity to build production systems from the early stage.
• A clear career path towards Head of Production based on performance and capability.

To Apply:

Please share your CV along with photographs or a portfolio of your pastry work.