Descripción de la oferta
Position Summary
brThe Head Baker at Silversea Cruises is a senior culinary leadership role responsible for overseeing onboard bakery operations and delivering exceptional, luxury-level baked goods. This position focuses on creating high-quality artisan breads, viennoiserie, and specialty dietary products while ensuring consistency, innovation, and strict adherence to international standards and company procedures. Working with a top-tier culinary team, the Head Baker plays a key role in enhancing the guest dining experience across premium venues, maintaining excellence in production, and contributing to the brand’s commitment to outstanding, memorable dining at sea.
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brReporting Structure
brReporting to Pastry Chef and Executive Chef
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brEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
brLead Production: Oversee and actively participate in daily preparation of breads, pastries, and bakery items across all onboard dining venues, including special events.
brArtisanal Baking: Create high-quality baked goods such as sourdough, laminated pastries, gluten-free items, and regionally inspired specialties aligned with luxury standards.
brCollaboration: Follow company standards and recipes while working with the Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, and Fleet Corporate Pastry Chef to develop and adapt bakery offerings.
brQuality Assurance: Maintain exceptional consistency, presentation, and attention to detail in all bakery products.
brSanitation Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to USPH, HACCP, and company hygiene and safety standards, keeping operations clean and efficient.
brInventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage requisitions, control portions, and reduce waste through effective production planning.
brTeam Leadership: Train, supervise, and mentor bakery staff, promoting high standards and professional growth.
brGuest Interaction: Engage with guests during culinary events and demonstrations, enhancing their onboard experience.
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brQualifications:
brValid STCW95 certification.
brProven experience as Head Baker or Senior Baker in a luxury hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant, or cruise line.
brAdvanced knowledge of artisanal bread baking, laminated doughs, and modern dietary alternatives.
brCulinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.
brCruise ship or international hospitality experience is highly advantageous.
brAppropriate certification as required by regulations.
brPhysically and medically fit.
brMoral integrity is required.
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brKnowledge and Skills:
br# In-depth understanding of USPH, ILO, ISO, HACCP, and maritime safety procedures.
br# Superior ability to deliver an excellent and consistent culinary experience while maintaining sound cost control.
br# Strong leadership and organizational skills in a high-volume, fine-dining production environment.
br# Willing to travel extensively and be willing to spend extended periods at sea.
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brLanguage requirements:
br# Fluent English (verbal and written) is mandatory.
br# Additional languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin) are considered a plus.
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brComputer knowledge:
brGood working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Fidelio and MXP.
