Head Baker📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Silversea is seeking a Head Baker to join its culinary team. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all onboard bakery operations and delivering luxury-level baked goods across premium dining venues. The role focuses on producing high-quality artisan breads, viennoiserie, and specialty dietary products, ensuring consistency, innovation, and strict adherence to international standards and company procedures. This contract position is integral to enhancing the guest dining experience at sea.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the daily preparation of breads, pastries, and various bakery items for all onboard dining venues and special events.
• Create high-quality baked goods, including sourdough, laminated pastries, gluten-free options, and regionally inspired specialties, maintaining luxury standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, and Fleet Corporate Pastry Chef to develop and adapt bakery offerings, adhering to company standards and recipes.
• Ensure exceptional consistency, presentation, and attention to detail in all bakery products.
• Maintain strict adherence to USPH, HACCP, and company hygiene and safety standards, ensuring clean and efficient operations.
• Manage inventory levels, requisitions, portion control, and waste reduction through effective production planning.
• Train, supervise, and mentor bakery staff, fostering high standards and professional development.
• Engage with guests during culinary events and demonstrations to enhance their onboard experience.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience of 5-10 years as a Head Baker or Senior Baker in a luxury hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant, or cruise line environment.
• Physically and medically fit for the demands of the role.
• Demonstrated moral integrity.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of USPH, ILO, ISO, HACCP, and maritime safety procedures.
• Ability to deliver a consistent and excellent culinary experience while maintaining sound cost control.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, particularly in a high-volume, fine-dining production setting.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Fidelio, and MXP.
• Willingness to travel extensively and spend extended periods at sea.

Reporting Structure

The Head Baker reports directly to both the Pastry Chef and the Executive Chef, working within a top-tier culinary team dedicated to outstanding dining experiences at sea.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply for this contract position with Silversea.