Head Baker

<p><b>Position Summary</b></p><p>The 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.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reporting Structure</b></p><p>Reporting to Pastry Chef and Executive Chef</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Lead Production:</b> Oversee and actively participate in daily preparation of breads, pastries, and bakery items across all onboard dining venues, including special events.</li><li><b>Artisanal Baking:</b> Create high-quality baked goods such as sourdough, laminated pastries, gluten-free items, and regionally inspired specialties aligned with luxury standards.</li><li><b>Collaboration:</b> Follow company standards and recipes while working with the Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, and Fleet Corporate Pastry Chef to develop and adapt bakery offerings.</li><li><b>Quality Assurance:</b> Maintain exceptional consistency, presentation, and attention to detail in all bakery products.</li><li><b>Sanitation &amp; Compliance:</b> Ensure strict adherence to USPH, HACCP, and company hygiene and safety standards, keeping operations clean and efficient.</li><li><b>Inventory Management:</b> Monitor stock levels, manage requisitions, control portions, and reduce waste through effective production planning.</li><li><b>Team Leadership:</b> Train, supervise, and mentor bakery staff, promoting high standards and professional growth.</li><li><b>Guest Interaction:</b> Engage with guests during culinary events and demonstrations, enhancing their onboard experience.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Valid STCW95 certification.</li><li>Proven experience as Head Baker or Senior Baker in a luxury hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant, or cruise line.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of artisanal bread baking, laminated doughs, and modern dietary alternatives.</li><li>Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.</li><li>Cruise ship or international hospitality experience is highly advantageous.</li><li>Appropriate certification as required by regulations.</li><li>Physically and medically fit.</li><li>Moral integrity is required.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Knowledge and Skills:</b></p><ul><li>In-depth understanding of USPH, ILO, ISO, HACCP, and maritime safety procedures.</li><li>Superior ability to deliver an excellent and consistent culinary experience while maintaining sound cost control.</li><li>Strong leadership and organizational skills in a high-volume, fine-dining production environment.</li><li>Willing to travel extensively and be willing to spend extended periods at sea.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Language requirements: </b></p><ul><li>Fluent English (verbal and written) is mandatory.</li><li>Additional languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin) are considered a plus.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b> Computer knowledge:</b></p><p>Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Fidelio and MXP.</p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?0E4wjhj1njEKeHvLnak4I6qptveIs6kDo" width="0" height="0" />