Head Baker

Silversea; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea is seeking a Head Baker to lead bakery operations on board. This senior culinary position focuses on producing high-quality artisan breads, pastries, and specialty products, ensuring an extraordinary dining experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury environments and uphold high standards of quality and compliance. Join a top-tier culinary team, enhancing guest experiences while maintaining operational excellence at sea.

Qualifications

• Valid STCW95 certification required.
• Proven experience as Head Baker or Senior Baker in luxury or Michelin-starred contexts.
• Advanced knowledge of artisanal baking and dietary alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation of bakery items across all dining venues.
• Create high-quality baked goods, ensuring alignment with luxury standards.
• Train and mentor bakery staff while promoting professional growth.

Skills

Artisanal baking

Inventory management

Team leadership

Culinary experience

Quality assurance

Fluent English

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft applications

Fidelio

MXP

Job description

The Head Baker at Silversea Cruises is a senior culinary leadership role responsible for overseeing onboard bakery operations and delivering exceptional, luxury-level baked goods. This position focuses on creating high-quality artisan breads, viennoiserie, and specialty dietary products while ensuring consistency, innovation, and strict adherence to international standards and company procedures. Working with a top-tier culinary team, the Head Baker plays a key role in enhancing the guest dining experience across premium venues, maintaining excellence in production, and contributing to the brand’s commitment to outstanding, memorable dining at sea.

Reporting Structure

Reporting to Pastry Chef and Executive Chef

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Production: Oversee and actively participate in daily preparation of breads, pastries, and bakery items across all onboard dining venues, including special events.
• Artisanal Baking: Create high-quality baked goods such as sourdough, laminated pastries, gluten-free items, and regionally inspired specialties aligned with luxury standards.
• Collaboration: Follow company standards and recipes while working with the Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, and Fleet Corporate Pastry Chef to develop and adapt bakery offerings.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain exceptional consistency, presentation, and attention to detail in all bakery products.
• Sanitation & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to USPH, HACCP, and company hygiene and safety standards, keeping operations clean and efficient.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage requisitions, control portions, and reduce waste through effective production planning.
• Team Leadership: Train, supervise, and mentor bakery staff, promoting high standards and professional growth.
• Guest Interaction: Engage with guests during culinary events and demonstrations, enhancing their onboard experience.

Qualifications

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Proven experience as Head Baker or Senior Baker in a luxury hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant, or cruise line.
• Advanced knowledge of artisanal bread baking, laminated doughs, and modern dietary alternatives.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• Cruise ship or international hospitality experience is highly advantageous.
• Appropriate certification as required by regulations.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth understanding of USPH, ILO, ISO, HACCP, and maritime safety procedures.
• Superior ability to deliver an excellent and consistent culinary experience while maintaining sound cost control.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills in a high-volume, fine-dining production environment.
• Willing to travel extensively and be willing to spend extended periods at sea.

Language requirements

• Fluent English (verbal and written) is mandatory.
• Additional languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin) are considered a plus.

Computer knowledge

Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Fidelio and MXP.