Lead Baker, Cruise Ship Bakery Production

Celebrity Cruises; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced CDP Baker to lead the bakery team aboard a ship, ensuring daily production aligns with policy and menus. You will coach staff, manage quality and presentation of bread, and forecast usage to minimise waste and costs.

Role requires strong leadership, extensive bakery knowledge, and the ability to operate in a multicultural cruise environment with strict USPH standards. International travel and shipboard shifts are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience as a CDP Baker in upscale hospitality settings or cruise ship environments.
• Culinary school degree required and strong leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the Bakery Shop and daily production according to policy.
• Direct, coach, supervise, and evaluate bakery staff with Head Baker.
• Oversee production, quality and presentation of bread for daily menus.
• Prepare forecasts and record leftovers to minimise waste and cost.
• Supervise bread display setup in buffets and assist with USPH compliance.
• Maintain bakery cleanliness per schedule and protect equipment from damage.
• Prepare for USPH inspections and readiness of pantry shops.
• Coordinate requisition and transport of items from stores to bakery shop.
• Ensure recipes, master list, and yields meet company standards.
• Complete daily production recap and coach team members as needed.

Skills

CDP Baker experience

Staff management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time & attendance knowledge

Education

Culinary school degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced CDP Baker to lead the bakery team aboard a ship, ensuring daily production aligns with policy and menus. You will coach staff, manage quality and presentation of bread, and forecast usage to minimise waste and costs.

Role requires strong leadership, extensive bakery knowledge, and the ability to operate in a multicultural cruise environment with strict USPH standards. International travel and shipboard shifts are involved.