Junior Sous Chef (Bakery) – Sri Lankan Catering Katunayake

Job Description:

• Lead and supervise the bakery team in daily production, whilst contributing towards building an efficient team of employees. 
• Develop and execute high-quality breads, pastries, and specialty baked goods. 
• Innovate and introduce new recipes aligned with customer preferences and seasonal trends. Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards. 
• Manage Bakery department schedules, inventory, and cost control. 
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and food handling standards are met. 
• Order raw materials as per daily/weekly requirement and liaise with the Procurement and Stores department to ensure on-time delivery. 
• Ensure food safety standards and procedures are adhered by all subordinates with attention to training/Occupational Health & safety standards for food production employees independently. 
• Implement On-The-Job/Class Room training programs in accordance with Training objectives. 
• Evaluate the performance of direct subordinates and initiate development action plans at regular intervals. 
• Coordinate and conduct daily briefings, weekly meetings with line staff, meet with Head of Production, Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Kitchen Supervisors to review safety and sanitation, food quality & menu development. 
• Ensure all food production and storage areas are maintained in a safe and hygienic manner. 
• Maintain inventory of perishables and supplies at minimum level necessary to meet forecasted business levels.

Key responsibilities:

• Full or Part Professional Qualification in Hospitality Management from a reputed institute with 1 year in Executive capacity. 

OR 

• Diploma or Degree in Bakery Arts / Culinary Arts from a recognized institution with 01 year of experience in Executive Capacity. 
• Expertise in star class hotels & large-scale production. 
• High level of IT literacy including sound knowledge in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, leadership skills, negotiation/problem solving skills, analytical skills and sound planning and organizing skills coupled with a methodical approach to work. 
• Ability to work flexible shifts and meet production deadlines. 

Salary Scale:

• The selected candidate can be assured of an attractive remuneration package with fringe benefits.