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