Pastry Chef

Silversea; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea Bengaluru seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery station across onboard operations for breakfast, lunch, teatime, dinner, and special events. You will ensure high-quality production, cost-efficiency, and guest satisfaction while adhering to strict health and safety policies.

The role involves supervising a confectioner and assistant pastry chefs, planning menus, and maintaining standard recipe manuals with a focus on international cuisine and showpiece execution

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a similar pastry leadership role within an international 5-star hospitality establishment.
• STCW95 certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine and advanced pastry/baking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and bakery production for all meals and special functions.
• Prepare high-quality showpieces for buffets and show plates.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies with advanced baking skills.
• Assist with menu planning and maintain standard recipe manuals.
• Anticipate guest counts, manage requisitions, and control inventory to minimize waste.

Skills

International pastry leadership

Showpiece production

Attention to detail

Education

STCW95 certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Pastry Chef is responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, individualized, and technically excellent pastry and bakery preparation. Working under strict Public Health standards and Company policies, this role manages the daily production and execution of the pastry station to maximize cost-efficiency and ensure total guest satisfaction.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef

Direct Reports: Confectioner and Assistant Pastry Chefs

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Execution & Operations

• Manage and oversee pastry and bakery production for breakfast, lunch, teatime, dinner, special functions, and crew mess operations.
• Prepare high-quality showpieces for buffets, show plates, and coordinate pastry demonstrations.
• Accommodate special guest orders, strict dietary requirements, food allergies, and ingredient limitations with advanced baking skills.
• Assist with menu planning, maintain standard recipe manuals, follow the corporate menu cycle, and constantly analyze production for quality improvements.
• Anticipate food counts, prepare and cross-check requisitions, and manage inventory to minimize breakage and waste.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, and assist with the induction of new and existing pastry team members to develop their technical skills and hospitality focus.
• Monitor working/rest hours and manage manpower to control overtime in strict compliance with ILO and MLC regulations.
• Enforce company uniform, grooming, and professional conduct standards within the team.

Public Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain continuous readiness for internal and external Public Health inspections by executing strict sanitation practices.
• Log daily refrigerator and freezer temperatures in assigned areas according to company procedures.
• Practice preventative maintenance, safely operate shipboard equipment, and report any malfunctions immediately.
• Participate in and enforce mandatory passenger and crew safety drills, pollution-prevention regulations, and correct PPE usage.

Guest Relations & Communication

• Proactively monitor customer satisfaction, anticipate guest needs, and take prompt action to resolve any service difficulties or complaints.
• Keep the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef fully informed of significant operational matters, challenges, or accomplishments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Valid STCW95 certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar pastry leadership position within an international 5-star hospitality establishment.
• Skills: Exceptional knowledge of international cuisine, advanced pastry and baking fundamentals, strong attention to detail, and awareness of current culinary trends.
• Public Health: Strong working knowledge and experience with Public Health policies, sanitation procedures, and temperature logging.
• Fitness: Physically and medically fit for shipboard duty, with an ongoing commitment to the company's code of conduct.