Truffle Nation
For Experienced Pastry Chefs Only

You've Mastered the Kitchen. Now Shape the Next Generation of Indian Bakers.

You've spent years perfecting your craft. You know the feel of a perfect lamination, the sound of a properly proofed dough, the instinct that comes from thousands of hours in a professional kitchen. Now imagine passing all of that on—and building a career that lasts beyond the kitchen line.

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Being a Great Chef and Being a Great Instructor Are Two Different Skills. You Need Both.

We're not looking for someone who can just bake. We're looking for someone who can break down why a ganache splits, explain the science behind tempering, and make a nervous first-timer feel like they belong in a professional kitchen. Here's how to tell if this is for you:

✕ Not the Right Fit If...

  • You think teaching is a step down from "real" kitchen work
  • You can do it brilliantly but can't explain how or why
  • You lose patience when someone doesn't get it the first time
  • You're only looking for something while you wait for your next hotel gig
  • You believe there's only one "right way" to do everything
  • You're not open to learning new teaching methods yourself
  • You'd rather work alone than lead a room

✓ Apply If...

  • You light up when someone finally nails a technique you taught them
  • You can explain the "why" behind every step—not just the "how"
  • You want a career with impact that goes beyond your own kitchen
  • You're frustrated that most pastry education in India is surface-level
  • You have strong technical skills and the patience to transfer them
  • You want to help build something bigger—a new standard for pastry education
  • You believe India's next great pastry chefs just need the right training

"The best instructors we've hired weren't necessarily the most decorated chefs. They were the ones who genuinely cared about their students' growth and could make complex techniques feel approachable. That combination is rare—and we pay for it."

What You'll Actually Do Every Day

This isn't a corporate training gig where you read from a manual. You'll be in the kitchen with students, hands in dough, shaping real skills from Day 1:

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Lead Hands-On Classes

Teach across our programs—from 6-week intensives to our flagship 5-month Pastry Chef Diploma. Demonstrate techniques, guide practice, and give direct feedback. Every class is in the kitchen, not a lecture hall.

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Mentor & Assess Students

Track each student's progress. Identify their strengths and gaps. Push the ones who are coasting. Encourage the ones who are struggling. Your goal: turn every student into someone who can walk into a professional kitchen with confidence.

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Shape the Curriculum

Bring your real-world expertise into our programs. If you've worked with techniques, ingredients, or trends we're not covering—tell us. The best ideas come from chefs who are still connected to what the industry actually needs.

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Grow Into Leadership

We're expanding to new cities. Our best instructors become Head of Program, lead new centre launches, and help train the next wave of instructors. This isn't a dead-end role—it's a launchpad.

How We Hire (It's About What You Can Teach, Not Just What You Can Bake)

We've designed this to be practical—no pointless HR rounds. We want to see you in action:

1

Apply (5 minutes)

Tell us about your background, your specialities, and why teaching excites you. We're looking for technical depth and genuine passion for education—not a polished CV.

2

Technical Conversation

A candid chat with our team about your experience, your approach to pastry, and how you think about breaking down techniques. We'll also discuss logistics—location, schedule, and what you're looking for.

3

Demo Class

Teach a 30-minute class on a technique of your choice to a small group. This is the real test. We're watching how you explain, how you handle questions, how you manage the room—not just how well you bake.

4

Join the Team

If it's a mutual fit, you start with a structured onboarding into our curriculum and teaching methods. You'll shadow experienced instructors, get feedback, and be leading your own classes within weeks.

What You Bring to the Table

We don't require a specific degree or a hotel brand on your resume. We care about what you can actually do and teach:

👨‍🍳 Technical Skills

Strong foundation in French pastry techniques Essential
Bread, viennoiserie, and lamination experience Essential
Chocolate tempering & confection work Essential
Plated desserts & modern presentations Preferred
Cake design & sugar work Preferred

🎯 Teaching & Communication

2+ years professional kitchen experience Essential
Ability to explain techniques clearly in Hindi & English Essential
Patience with beginners and perfectionists alike Essential
Prior teaching or mentoring experience Preferred

*Don't have every single item? If you're strong technically and passionate about teaching, apply anyway. We can train the teaching side—we can't teach passion.

Quick Answers

I've never formally taught before. Can I still apply?

Absolutely. Some of our best instructors came from hotel kitchens and had never stood in front of a classroom. If you've ever trained a commis, mentored a junior, or walked someone through a technique—you've been teaching. We'll help you structure that skill. What we can't teach is deep technical knowledge and genuine care for students. If you have both, we want to hear from you.

What are the working hours?

Full-time instructors work Monday to Saturday. Classes typically run 9 AM to 6 PM with prep time before and after.

Which location would I be at?

Our Flagship center is in Delhi. We'll be expanding to new locations shortly.

Is this a stable, long-term career—or a side gig?

This is a real career. We're building India's most respected pastry school, and we need committed instructors to grow with us. Our best instructors move into Head of Program roles, help launch new centres, and shape curriculum at a national level. The more you invest your time with us, the more opportunity opens up.

Will I be stuck teaching basics forever?

No. Our programs range from 6-week foundation courses to our 5-month Pastry Chef Diploma covering advanced French techniques, chocolate work, artisan breads, and plated desserts. As you grow, you'll teach higher-level modules that match your expertise. You'll also be encouraged to develop new curriculum based on your specialisations.

What if I want to keep doing some production/kitchen work on the side?

We like to work with chefs who are committed to our mission. We expect you to be 100% dedicated to Truffle Nation while you're employed with us.

You've Spent Years Perfecting Your Craft.
Now Pass It On.

India's pastry industry is growing fast, but the talent pipeline is broken. Most aspiring bakers have nowhere to learn properly. You can change that—and build a career with more meaning, more stability, and more impact than another hotel contract.

Hotels, bakeries, your own venture—tell us the real story.

A junior chef, a friend, a family member—any context works. Be specific.

We want honesty and self-awareness. The best teachers are lifelong students.

We want your real thought process—not a textbook answer.

No right answer—we want to understand your motivation.

Type exactly: YES, I'M IN to confirm you can be in Delhi.

We review every application personally. You'll hear back within 48 hours.