Lead Pastry Sous Chef — Luxury Cruise Dining

Silversea; Dubai; On-site; AED 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea in Dubai seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead and supervise all pastry and bakery operations aboard the vessel, delivering high quality pastries, desserts and bakery items for all meals and events. You will manage menus, recipe development, inventory, and guest dietary requests while maintaining top hospitality standards.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, mentorship and rigorous adherence to Public Health practices, ensuring guest satisfaction through exemplary pastry

Qualifications

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Experience in an International 5-star establishment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pastry and bakery operations to ensure quality, consistency, presentation and productivity.
• Manage preparation and production of pastries, desserts, bakery items for all meals and events.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and maintenance of recipe manuals.
• Coordinate guest dietary requests and ensure exceptional service.
• Organize daily pastry operations, staff scheduling and briefings.
• Monitor adherence to recipes, quantities, methods and presentation.
• Conduct quality control via inspections, tastings and mise en place monitoring.
• Oversee pastry displays, showpieces and demonstrations.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Managers and other departments for seamless service.
• Control requisitions, inventory, forecasting and cost management to minimize waste.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, transportation and hygiene per policies.
• Lead sanitation and Public Health compliance programs and inspections readiness.
• Maintain facilities and equipment and manage maintenance requests.
• Train, mentor and evaluate pastry team members and onboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

STCW95 certification

4+ years in international 5-star establishment

Job description

Silversea in Dubai seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead and supervise all pastry and bakery operations aboard the vessel, delivering high quality pastries, desserts and bakery items for all meals and events. You will manage menus, recipe development, inventory, and guest dietary requests while maintaining top hospitality standards.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, mentorship and rigorous adherence to Public Health practices, ensuring guest satisfaction through exemplary pastry