Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters, Bakehouse and Fine Cacao
Website:
subko.coffee
Job details:
Company Description
Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters, Bakehouse and Fine Cacao focuses on celebrating the unique flavors and craftsmanship of the Indian Subcontinent in specialty coffee, artisanal baked goods, and fine cacao. With a mission to create a globally recognized specialty movement from the region, Subko blends traditional bread culture with innovative, flavor-forward creations. The Subko Bakehouse offers fresh, extraordinary bread and viennoiserie every day, while Subko Cacao champions the 'Pod-to-Bar' concept, reimagining fine cacao through innovative sourcing and production. Guided by its core philosophies of Cherry to Cup, Crop to Craft, and Pod to Bar, Subko sets new global standards for quality and creativity in its field.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Head of Bakehouse role based in Mumbai. The role involves overseeing the daily operations of the bakehouse, leading recipe development, ensuring high-quality production standards, and managing the workflow of the baking and viennoiserie teams. The Head of Bakehouse will implement innovative approaches to enhance flavors while adhering to the brand’s commitment to sustainability and creativity. Additionally, this role will play a key part in maintaining the unique ethos and global quality standards of Subko Bakehouse.
Hotel Industry / Hospitality background is a must
Key Responsibilities1. Bakery Operations Management- Oversee end-to-end bakery operations across all regions.
- Ensure consistency in production processes, recipes, and quality standards.
- Implement best practices to improve efficiency, output, and customer experience.
2. Product Development & Innovation- Work closely with the culinary and R&D teams to design and launch new bakery products.
- Continuously improve existing menu offerings based on feedback and market trends.
- Conduct periodic trials and testing before product rollout.
3. Quality Assurance- Establish strict quality and hygiene standards for all bakery units.
- Conduct regular audits across outlets to ensure compliance.
- Address quality deviations and take corrective action immediately.
4. Team Leadership & Capability Building- Lead and mentor bakery chefs, supervisors, and production teams Pan-India.
- Plan manpower requirements for all bakery operations.
- Conduct training sessions on baking techniques, SOPs, hygiene, and operational excellence.
5. Inventory & Cost Management- Monitor and control raw material usage, wastage, and pilferage.
- Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of ingredients at optimal costs.
- Track and improve bakery P&L, margins, and cost efficiency.
6. Operational Expansion- Support expansion plans by setting up new bakery units as required.
- Standardize processes for new outlet onboarding and scale-up.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth launches.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, Finance, and Training teams.
- Provide insights for menu engineering, pricing, and demand forecasting.
- Support marketing campaigns with product expertise.
Key Skills & Requirements- 5–12+ years of experience in bakery operations, five star hotels, cloud kitchens, or food retail.
- Strong expertise in bakery production techniques (artisan, commercial, or café bakery).
- Proven experience in managing multi-city operations.
- Strong leadership, training capability, and team management skills.
- Excellent understanding of cost control, inventory management, and quality standards.
- Ability to innovate and stay updated on bakery trends.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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