Lead Baker - Cruise Ship Bakery & Pastry Production

Celebrity Cruises; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Bakery Supervisor to lead daily bakery operations aboard our ship. You will manage production, quality, and presentation of bread for daily menus, while coaching staff and ensuring USPH compliance and cost controls.

Responsibilities include forecasting, display setup, and timely production recaps, with a focus on teamwork, guest satisfaction, and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience as a CDP Baker in upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service.
• Culinary school degree required.
• Strong management, communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and control of Bakery Shop and daily production per policies.
• Direct, coach, supervise and evaluate direct reports with Head Baker.
• Oversee production, quality and presentation of bread for daily menus.
• Prepare production forecasts and monitor leftovers to control food costs.
• Supervise bread display setup in buffets and maintain hygiene per USPH standards.
• Ensure USPH rules are followed and bakery meets audits.
• Coordinate requisition and transport of items from stores to bakery.
• Maintain recipes, master lists and yields per company standards.
• Complete daily production recap and ensure timely reporting.
• Coach and train assigned team members and maintain uniforms and appearance.

Skills

Management experience

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teambuilding

Conflict resolution

Planning

Coaching

Organizing

Staffing

Accounting basics

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary school degree

Tools

MS Office

Accounting basics

Job description

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Bakery Supervisor to lead daily bakery operations aboard our ship. You will manage production, quality, and presentation of bread for daily menus, while coaching staff and ensuring USPH compliance and cost controls.

Responsibilities include forecasting, display setup, and timely production recaps, with a focus on teamwork, guest satisfaction, and adherence to company standards.