CDP Baker: European Techniques & Guest Service

Silversea; Italia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea seeks a skilled bakery operations leader to deliver high-quality breads and pastries aboard luxury vessels. You will plan ingredients, supervise production, ensure food safety, and train teammates under Executive Chef guidance.

Requires STCW95, 4+ years at international 5-star establishments, European baking techniques, excellent English, fitness, and strong integrity. The role involves long hours, overtime, and standby duties as part of seagoing hospitality.

Qualifications

• STCW95 certification required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar position at an International 5-star establishment.
• Experience in European baking techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to recipes, standards, and production requirements.
• Plan, requisition, collect, and manage ingredients and bakery supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels.
• Maintain consistency in product quality, taste, presentation, and appearance while controlling waste and food costs.
• Prepare specialty items and baked products for guests with dietary restrictions or ingredient limitations.
• Support guest chef programs, cooking demonstrations, events, and themed functions.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, transport, temperature monitoring, and inventory control in compliance with health standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and ensure setups are on schedule.
• Clean, maintain, and properly use bakery equipment; report malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and public health regulations and inspections readiness.
• Assist with inventory counts, equipment accountability, and waste disposal procedures.
• Support training and development of new team members and maintain cross-department relationships.
• Communicate operational issues to supervisors and respond proactively to challenges.
• Attend required training programs and comply with SOPs and grooming standards.
• Deliver excellent guest service through professionalism and hospitality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Chef or management.

Education

STCW95 certification

4+ years in luxury hospitality

European baking techniques

Public Health policies & procedures

Culinary fundamentals reading & demonstration

Physical fitness

Moral integrity

Job description

Silversea seeks a skilled bakery operations leader to deliver high-quality breads and pastries aboard luxury vessels. You will plan ingredients, supervise production, ensure food safety, and train teammates under Executive Chef guidance.

Requires STCW95, 4+ years at international 5-star establishments, European baking techniques, excellent English, fitness, and strong integrity. The role involves long hours, overtime, and standby duties as part of seagoing hospitality.