Lead Baker & Bakery Operations Supervisor

Celebrity Cruises; Bolton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced CDP Baker to lead the bakery team onboard, ensuring daily production, quality, and presentation of bread for all menus.

The role requires strong management, coaching, and communication skills, with shipboard experience preferred. You will forecast production, monitor waste, and uphold USPH standards and safety while delivering exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience as a CDP Baker in upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service.
• Culinary school degree required.
• Strong management and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of accounting basics and report writing desirable.
• Shipboard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and control of Bakery Shop and production daily.
• Direct, coach, supervise, and evaluate all direct reports with Head Baker.
• Oversee production, quality, and presentation of bread for daily menus.
• Prepare production forecasts and record leftovers to minimize waste and costs.
• Supervise bread display setup in buffets and ensure USPH compliance.
• Ensure bakery cleanliness per Executive Chef’s schedule and protect equipment.
• Maintain readiness for USPH inspections and shipboard operations.
• Handle requisition and transport of items from main stores to bakery shop.
• Ensure recipes, yields, and master lists meet company standards.
• Complete daily production recap and coach/train team members.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team building

Conflict resolution

Education

Culinary school degree

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced CDP Baker to lead the bakery team onboard, ensuring daily production, quality, and presentation of bread for all menus.

The role requires strong management, coaching, and communication skills, with shipboard experience preferred. You will forecast production, monitor waste, and uphold USPH standards and safety while delivering exceptional guest service.