Description
As the world's leading cruise line, we are seeking an experienced Executive Pastry and Bakery Chef to join our team. Our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the production and delivery of pastry items for all food outlets, ensuring compliance with Company recipes and picture presentation. They will maintain product quality through tasting panels and participate in mise en place during preparation periods.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing pastry and bakery galley staff during operational activities and service periods, ensuring adherence to Company standards.
- Conducting daily briefings with the team to discuss operational performance and upcoming products.
- Training and coaching staff in correct production methods, culinary techniques, menu knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.
- Advising guests about restricted diet options and ensuring options are available for guests with special dietary requirements.
- Preparing special-occasion cakes as requested.
- Planning and updating the weekly pastry and bakery schedule to ensure cross-utilization of resources and manpower.
- Monitoring costs and expenditures of pastry and bakery operations, controlling production levels, targets, and par levels to ensure they fall within the established budget.
In coordination with the Chief Baker, the Executive Pastry and Bakery Chef will observe teammates' performance and deliver prompt correction, improvement, or reinforcement. They will identify top performers and mentor them for career advancement or promotion.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Pastry Arts from a recognized culinary institution or a three-year apprenticeship in lieu thereof. They will have a minimum of six years of experience in large volume hotel or pastry operations, with cruise ship experience being a plus. At least two of those years should have been as Executive Pastry Chef or an equivalent rank.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with menu cycles and daily consumption of products and will be able to manage a large volume production schedule. They will possess a large repertoire of menu knowledge and pastry skills and will have proficient knowledge of MS Office and job-related computer software.
A command of the English language, both verbal and written, is essential.
Benefits include:
- 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.