Lead Pastry Chef de Partie – Desserts & Galley Production

Celebrity Cruises; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises in Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry galley aboard our luxury cruise ships. You will oversee daily production, ensure quality and presentation of desserts, and work with the Executive Pastry Chef to meet menus and cost targets.

You will coach the pastry team, maintain USPH compliance, manage forecasts, control waste, and ensure clean, professional service in public areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience as a CDP Pastry in upscale hotel/cruise ship or resort.
• Proven management and coaching abilities in a diverse team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of USPH rules and shipboard compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and control of the pastry galley daily.
• Direct, coach, supervise and evaluate pastry staff.
• Oversee production, quality and presentation of pastry and desserts.
• Prepare production forecasts and minimize waste to control costs.
• Supervise pastry display setups in buffets.
• Ensure USPH compliance and cleaning schedules are followed.
• Coordinate requisition of items from main stores to pastry galley.
• Coach and train Pastry Cooks and staff.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Accountable for daily production recap.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Multicultural teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Celebrity Cruises in Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead the pastry galley aboard our luxury cruise ships. You will oversee daily production, ensure quality and presentation of desserts, and work with the Executive Pastry Chef to meet menus and cost targets.

You will coach the pastry team, maintain USPH compliance, manage forecasts, control waste, and ensure clean, professional service in public areas.