Lead Pastry Sous Chef – Production & Showpiece Expert

Silversea; Padova; In loco; EUR 39.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Silversea is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations on their luxury vessel. You will supervise staff, manage production for all meals and events, and ensure top quality, health standards, and guest satisfaction across all pastry offerings.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a similar role at a 5-star establishment, STCW95, and strong knowledge of international cuisine. Fluency in English is required aboard the ship.

Competenze

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar position at an International 5-star establishment.
• Good knowledge of international cuisine.
• Attention to detail and pride in one’s work.
• Knowledge and experience of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Physically and medically fit.

Mansioni

• Supervise pastry and bakery operations to maintain high quality and productivity.
• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, bakery items and specialty products for all meals and events.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and maintenance of recipe manuals.
• Coordinate guest dietary requirements and allergies with service standards.
• Organize daily pastry operations including staff scheduling and setup.
• Monitor adherence to recipes, production quantities, taste, and presentation.
• Conduct quality control through inspections, tastings and mise en place monitoring.
• Oversee pastry displays, showpieces, and guest chef programs.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Managers and other departments to ensure seamless service.
• Manage requisitions, inventory, forecasting, and cost control while minimizing waste.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, transport, temperature control and record keeping.
• Lead sanitation, food safety, pest management and public health compliance.
• Maintain pastry facilities and equipment and follow maintenance requests.
• Train, mentor and evaluate pastry team members including onboarding.
• Communicate performance expectations and maintain training records.
• Foster a positive work environment and teamwork across departments.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve service issues with hospitality.
• Prepare operational reports and follow up on identified concerns.
• Enforce SOPs, code of conduct and grooming requirements.
• Perform additional duties to support galley and vessel operations.

Formazione

STCW95 certification

Experience in international 5-star establishment

Descrizione del lavoro

Silversea is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations on their luxury vessel. You will supervise staff, manage production for all meals and events, and ensure top quality, health standards, and guest satisfaction across all pastry offerings.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a similar role at a 5-star establishment, STCW95, and strong knowledge of international cuisine. Fluency in English is required aboard the ship.