Corporate Chief Baker

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As the world's leading cruise line, we are seeking a highly experienced Corporate Chief Baker to join our team. This role will serve as the operational extension of our corporate office, focusing on bakery and culinary excellence across our fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the consistent execution, quality, safety, and profitability of bakery and assigned culinary operations in alignment with corporate standards, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving guest satisfaction, food quality, crew development, and compliance
• Ensuring all assigned vessels fully comply with Company policies, USPH regulations, safety, environmental standards, and industry best practices
• Training shipboard bakery and galley teams on updated USPH requirements, equipment manuals, food safety procedures, and production standards
• Overseeing proper use, care, and maintenance of bakery and galley equipment to maximize safety, efficiency, and equipment lifespan
• Partnering with onboard F&B leadership and Technical teams to evaluate equipment condition and maintenance needs
• Ensuring 100% compliance with Company recipes, execution methods, and presentation standards through tastings, supervision, and mise en place controls
• Monitoring and controlling food costs, portioning, waste reduction, and product utilization to achieve assigned budget targets
• Verifying that all food products received onboard meet purchasing specifications and ensuring discrepancies are reported per company procedures
• Supporting OBR-generating outlets to operate at profitable levels while maintaining brand standards
• Leading and supporting Executive Chefs and senior bakery leadership in performance management, appraisals, discipline, and ILO compliance
• Conducting formal training for bakery and galley positions in support of fleet succession planning
• Reviewing shipboard performance appraisals and partnering with onboard leadership to identify training and development needs
• Actively coaching, mentoring, and developing high-potential team members across assigned ships and regions
• Maintaining a professional and effective link between guests (while onboard), shipboard teams, and the corporate F&B office
• Championing Princess Cruises' Core Values and C.R.U.I.S.E. philosophy through daily leadership behaviors
• Anticipating guest needs, resolving food-related concerns promptly, and supporting improvements in guest satisfaction scores
• Contributing to the development of new concepts, recipes, and initiatives that enhance guest experience and revenue
• Providing detailed post-visit reports and formal summaries following each ship visit
• Delivering monthly regional and ship-by-ship performance summaries, including operational results, challenges, and improvement plans
• Maintaining ongoing communication with assigned ships and shoreside leadership outside of ship visits to ensure alignment and consistency

As a Princess Leader, the Corporate Chief Baker is expected to:

• Inspire Passionate Teams by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance culture
• Deliver Operational Excellence through clear goals, accountability, and data-driven decision-making
• Champion Personalized Service by empowering teams to consistently deliver memorable guest experiences
• Extensive senior-level bakery and culinary leadership experience within cruise, hospitality, or large-scale food operations
• Strong knowledge of USPH regulations, food safety, sanitation, and international maritime standards
• Proven ability to manage multi-unit operations, budgets, and performance across diverse regions
• Demonstrated experience in training, coaching, and developing culinary leadership teams
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work onboard vessels globally

Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary package
• Your own comfortable single cabin - your private space to relax and recharge
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group)
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued

Join us and become part of a global team that's passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences,both for our guests and for one another.