Shipboard Baker: Production, Quality & Compliance Lead

Celebrity Cruises; Italia; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced Bakery professional to manage the shipboard bakery operations, ensuring high-quality bread production and presentation across daily menus. You will work closely with the Head Baker to forecast demand, minimize waste, and uphold USPH standards at all times.

The role includes setting up bread displays for buffets, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with the Executive Chef to meet standard recipes and yields. Prior shipboard experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience as a baker in upscale hospitality settings (hotel, resort, cruise ship).
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
• Completion of high school or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and control of Bakery Shop and production daily according to policies.
• Oversee production, quality, and presentation of bread for daily menus.
• Assist Head Baker with production forecasts and recording leftovers to minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist in setting up bread displays in buffets.
• Maintain compliance with USPH rules and regulations daily.
• Ensure bakery cleanliness per Executive Chef’s schedule and protect equipment.
• Prepare bakery for all announced or unannounced USPH inspections.
• Handle requisition and transport of items from main stores to the bakery as assigned.
• Ensure recipes and yields meet company standards.
• Assist CDP Baker with daily consumption re-cap.
• Acquire knowledge to comply with ship’s SOP and assist guests and crew.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and all other work-related activities as required.
• Perform related duties; may be assigned other duties by supervisor.

Skills

Baking

Cleaning techniques

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced Bakery professional to manage the shipboard bakery operations, ensuring high-quality bread production and presentation across daily menus. You will work closely with the Head Baker to forecast demand, minimize waste, and uphold USPH standards at all times.

The role includes setting up bread displays for buffets, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with the Executive Chef to meet standard recipes and yields. Prior shipboard experience is preferred.