Baker

About the company

Odd Culture is bringing its Sydney-born approach to Gurugram, introducing a style shaped by wild fermentation, exacting technique, and a modern Australian fusion ethos to India’s fast-moving food scene.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Baker who is comfortable with early mornings, strong on technical execution, and eager to take ownership of a newly launched micro-bakery program. This is not a routine industrial bake-and-pack role. You will work closely with the technical fermentation kitchen, using house-made koji, lacto-ferments, and seasonal ingredients to produce a fresh and evolving range of baked goods every day. If you enjoy working with wild yeast, high-hydration doughs, and inventive pastry formats, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

• Run the morning bake operation from dough preparation through to the finished bake, keeping the display and kitchen service areas consistently supplied with high-quality artisanal items.
• Oversee sourdough production, including daily feed maintenance, long fermentation schedules, and preparation of the house 100% hydration focaccia.
• Prepare a varied daily rotation of specialty bakes from scratch, such as potato buns, sweet and savory scrolls, milk buns, and laminated savory pies.
• Work with the wider kitchen team to incorporate fermented elements, pickles, and other house-produced ingredients into breads, fillings, and toppings.
• Bake daily cakes and contribute to the development and execution of modern Australian plated desserts for cafe service.
• Manage the early-morning production schedule so fresh products are ready before the coffee rush begins.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of practical experience in an artisanal bakery or a forward-thinking restaurant pastry section, with solid knowledge of baker’s percentages, flour behavior, and fermentation management.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to shape the pastry and bakery direction through input on daily specials, seasonal changes, and experimental techniques.
• Chance to broaden your expertise by working alongside a culinary team experienced in koji-based processes and lacto-fermentation.
• Clear progression opportunities toward Senior Baker or Pastry Lead as the hospitality business expands in India.
• A professional working environment equipped with deck ovens, quality local and imported grains, and a team focused on high-end hospitality.

Application instructions

Applicants interested in building a distinctive micro-bakery program in Gurugram were asked to submit a portfolio, images of their best bakes, and a CV by email with the specified subject line.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer includes an equal opportunity statement, but no additional policy details were provided in the source.