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Nikhil Ahirwar, Bakehouse Operations Lead

Nikhil Ahirwar

Bakehouse Operations Lead·SubkoSpecialtyCoffeeRoasters,Bakehouse&FineCacao

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, CATERING

Work experience

Total years of experience: 7 years, 6 months

Bakehouse Operations Lead

January 2025 - March 2026

SubkoSpecialtyCoffeeRoasters,Bakehouse&FineCacao

Mumbai, India

January 2025 - March 2026

Lead and oversee nationwide bakehouse operations, supporting multiple
production units
Partner with leadership on strategic expansion, capacity planning, and
scalability
Set up the central bakehouse and production plan for the companys first
internationaloutlet (SUBKO UAE)
Established staffing models, production forecasts, and quality benchmarks
forglobaloperations
Ensured consistent product quality, standardization, and compliance across
locations
Drove operational excellence through performance tracking, efficiency
improvement, and costcontrol
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Founder

January 2022 - January 2026

First Harvest

Mumbai, India

January 2022 - January 2026

Founded and operate a vertical farming unit specializing in premium microgreens
Manage end-to-end operations including crop planning, controlled-environment growing, harvesting,
and quality control
Supply fresh microgreens to well-known restaurants in Mumbai, meeting consistent quality and delivery
standards
Implement food safety, hygiene, and post-harvest handling protocols aligned with professional kitchen
requirements
Optimize yield, shelf life, and production cycles through data tracking and process refinement
Handle client coordination, order forecasting, and delivery scheduling
Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production

Head Baker

January 2024 - January 2025

Subko Coffee

Mumbai, India

January 2024 - January 2025

Oversawproduction across multipleoutletsand formats
Designed and implemented SOPs, workflow optimization, and production
controls
Improved efficiency, reduced bottlenecks, and controlled costs through data
driven decisions
Coordinated cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, and quality
teams
Supported menu execution and large-scale product rollouts
Ensured standardization and complianceacrossall production units
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Production Lead

January 2023 - January 2024

Subko Coffee

Mumbai, India

January 2023 - January 2024

Led bakery production across artisan breads, viennoiserie, and baked goods
Managed and trained production teams; handled shift planning and daily execution
Led R&D initiatives, developing new products and improving existing recipes
Played a key role in launching new outlets, including setup and production planning
Created staff rosters, hired and onboarded bakery teams for new locations
Ensured quality control (QC) across all products and locations
Identified and resolved production issues related to yield, consistency, and workflow
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Junior Baker

January 2022 - January 2023

Subko Coffee

Mumbai, India

January 2022 - January 2023

Specialized in lamination techniques forviennoiserie (croissants, pastries)
Independently handled sourdough production, including starters, fermentation control, and baking
Improved consistency and quality through better timing, temperature, and dough management
Assisted in production planning and minimizing wastage
Became a key support member for senior bakers during peak production
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Bakehouse Associate

January 2021 - January 2022

subko coffee

Mumbai, India

January 2021 - January 2022

Worked across kitchen and bakehouse, learning core food production processes
Gained strong fundamentals in bakery basics: dough handling, mixing, shaping, and baking
Followed food safety, hygiene, and quality standards consistently
Supported daily prep, inventory handling, and production scheduling
Built understanding of production flow and teamwork in an artisanal bakehouse environment
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Business & Operations Manager

January 2019 - January 2020

KaafiDesi(Self-EmployedFoodVenture)|Bengaluru,India

Bengaluru, India

January 2019 - January 2020

Managed daily operations, vendor sourcing, and cost structures
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Commis I

January 2018 - January 2019

MISST–VietnameseFineDineRestaurant|Mumbai,India

Mumbai, India

January 2018 - January 2019

Supported kitchen operations in a fast-paced, quality-driven fine-dining environment
Worked across multiple sections including butchery, fryer, grill, garde manger (salads), main course, and dessert
Executed food preparation with strict adherence to hygiene, food safety, and quality standards
Assisted senior chefs during service, ensuring consistency, timing, and plating accuracy
Maintained station organization, mise en place, and service readiness
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

IndustrialTrainee

December 2016 - January 2017

ITCMaratha–LuxuryHotel|Mumbai,India

Mumbai, India

December 2016 - January 2017

Completed structured industrial training across large-scale luxury hotel kitchen operations
Worked in multiple kitchen sections, gaining hands-on exposure to fine-dining and banquet production
Followed international hospitality standards for food safety, hygiene, and quality
Supported daily mise en place and service execution under senior chefs
Developed foundational discipline, speed, and consistency in a high-volume environment
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Education

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

January 2018

January 2018

Bachelor's degree, CATERING

India

Skills

BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
CAPACITY UTILIZATION
Intermediate
CAPACITY UTILIZATION
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Intermediate
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Intermediate
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Intermediate
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
YIELD MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
YIELD MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert