Pastry Maestro on Luxury Vessel

Silversea; Italia; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead pastry production aboard our luxury vessel. You will deliver high-quality pastry items for all meals, supervise the pastry team, ensure food safety, inventory, and cost-conscious production while upholding public health standards.

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, you will oversee preparation for breakfast, lunch, tea time, and dinner, coordinate special orders, and train new team members. Fluent English and STCW95 are required.

Qualifications

• STCW95 certification is required.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar position at an international 5-star establishment.
• Good knowledge of International cuisine and public health policies.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Physically and medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality pastry items for breakfast, lunch, tea time, and dinner.
• Collaborate with the pastry team in producing desserts and petit fours.
• Supervise pastry operations during meal services and act on behalf of the Pastry Chef when required.
• Check buffet setups, service stations, and presentation show plates.
• Prepare and coordinate special orders, events, and functions.
• Plan food production, submit requisitions, and verify items for accuracy.
• Maintain proper food storage, quality control and minimize waste.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and ensure readiness for inspections.
• Monitor guest allergies and dietary restrictions; assist with inventory and audits.

Skills

Excellent fluent English

Public Health knowledge

Culinary fundamentals

Education

STCW95 certification

Job description

Silversea is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead pastry production aboard our luxury vessel. You will deliver high-quality pastry items for all meals, supervise the pastry team, ensure food safety, inventory, and cost-conscious production while upholding public health standards.

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, you will oversee preparation for breakfast, lunch, tea time, and dinner, coordinate special orders, and train new team members. Fluent English and STCW95 are required.