Company Description
The Pizza Bakery, founded in 2017, brings the authentic flavors of Naples to India with 48-hour fermented sourdough, hand-stretched Napoli-style pizzas, and wood-fired cooking in a custom-built brick oven. Known for its dedication to preserving century-old European cooking methods, the restaurant uses premium ingredients from India and Europe to craft its dishes. Alongside its signature pizzas, The Pizza Bakery offers a range of authentic European dishes. The brand has expanded with multiple locations across Bangalore and Colombo, delivering a premium dining experience to its customers.
Location : Bengaluru
Experience Required : Minimum 12 years in large-scale food production, preferably with Compass Group, Taj SATS, or similar high-volume culinary environments
Responsibilities
Strategic Kitchen Operations
- Lead end-to-end operations of the central kitchen serving multiple outlets or clients
- Design and implement scalable production systems for consistent quality and efficiency
- Optimize workflows using lean kitchen principles and automation tools
Culinary & Quality Excellence
Standardize recipes and production methods across cuisines and formatsEnsure adherence to international food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, FSSAI)Conduct regular quality audits and taste panels to maintain excellenceTeam & Talent Management
Manage a team of 100+ kitchen staff including chefs, supervisors, and support crewDrive training programs focused on hygiene, culinary skills, and operational disciplineFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvementProcurement & Cost Control
Collaborate with procurement teams to source ingredients at optimal cost and qualityMonitor inventory, wastage, and yield to maintain profitabilityImplement ERP systems for real-time tracking and reportingCross-Functional Leadership
Liaise with logistics, supply chain, and outlet managers to ensure seamless distributionPartner with R&D and marketing teams for new product development and launchesRepresent the kitchen in meetings, audits, and strategic planning sessions