Head of Department - Confectionery

Company Description

Dough & Cream specializes in creating freshly baked desserts, breads, and authentic food cuisines. Known for its wide variety of eggless cakes and pastries, the company also offers an extensive selection of desserts, cookies, chocolates, and more. With a commitment to quality and taste, Dough & Cream is a trusted name for indulgent bakery experiences. Our products are crafted to meet the diverse preferences of our customers.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Head of Department - Confectionery, located in West Delhi. Dough & Cream is looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of Department Confectionery who can create magic from scratch and lead our confectionery division to new creative and operational heights.

We're looking for a leader who combines artistry, innovation, and precision someone who's ready to build, lead, and inspire a high-performance confectionery team in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

• Lead and manage end-to-end confectionery operations across all categories cakes, pastries, desserts, and modern plated sweets.
• Drive innovation through R&D, new product launches, and seasonal menu creations.
• Maintain world-class quality, taste consistency, and presentation standards.
• Oversee production planning, hygiene, and food safety compliance in the base kitchen.
• Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry & confectionery team to deliver excellence.
• Collaborate closely with other HODs and the leadership team to align culinary creativity with business goals.
• Source premium ingredients and manage vendor relations for quality and cost optimization.

Minimum 1015 years of experience in premium bakery brands or 5-star hotels (e.g., Taj, Oberoi, ITC, Marriott)

Expertise in modern and classic confectionery techniques

Strong leadership, creativity, and attention to detail

Ability to work in a start-up environment ready to hustle, innovate, and execute

Excellent people management and communication skills

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