Lead Pastry Chef – Desserts, Displays & Events

Silversea; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea Kuwait ships require a skilled Pastry Chef to deliver high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods across all meal services. Lead the pastry team, supervise daily operations, and ensure consistency in production and presentation to meet five-star standards.

You will plan production schedules, manage requisitions, and coordinate special orders while maintaining strict hygiene, safety, and quality controls in a multicultural guest environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, petit fours, and baked goods for all meal services.
• Collaborate with the pastry team to ensure consistent production and presentation standards.
• Supervise daily pastry operations and support or replace the Pastry Chef when required.
• Organize buffet displays, service stations, and special event dessert setups to company standards.
• Plan production schedules, manage requisitions, and coordinate special orders based on guest demand.
• Maintain food quality, proper storage, inventory control, and minimize waste through cost-conscious production.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with food safety and public health regulations at all times.
• Monitor equipment condition, conduct basic maintenance, and report operational issues promptly.
• Support training, onboarding, and development of pastry team members while fostering positive teamwork.
• Deliver exceptional guest service, accommodate dietary requirements, and follow all company policies, SOPs, grooming, and conduct standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Guest service

Team supervision

Education

STCW95 certification

4+ years international 5-star experience

Public health knowledge

Job description

Silversea Kuwait ships require a skilled Pastry Chef to deliver high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods across all meal services. Lead the pastry team, supervise daily operations, and ensure consistency in production and presentation to meet five-star standards.

You will plan production schedules, manage requisitions, and coordinate special orders while maintaining strict hygiene, safety, and quality controls in a multicultural guest environment.