Lead Pastry Chef de Partie — Desserts & Training

Celebrity Cruises; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 2,062,846 - 3,094,269; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced CDP Pastry to supervise the pastry galley and ensure daily production aligns with quality and cost standards. You will lead a diverse pastry team, coordinate with the Executive Pastry Chef, and uphold USPH guidelines across the ship.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a focus on guest satisfaction through high-quality desserts and displays.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as CDP Pastry in upscale hotel/cruise ship or banqueting service.
• Culinary school degree required.
• Strong management skills in multicultural environments.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Knowledge of personalized service principles, guest satisfaction evaluation and quality standards.
• Proficiency in planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating activities.
• Intermediate computer software skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and control of the pastry galley and production daily according to company policies.
• Direct, coach, supervise, and evaluate pastry team performance with Assistant Pastry Chef.
• Oversee production, quality, and presentation of pastry and desserts for daily menus.
• Prepare production forecasts and record leftovers to minimize waste and control costs.
• Supervise pastry and dessert display setup across buffets.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with US Public Health rules daily.
• Ensure pastry shop cleaning schedule is followed and minimize equipment damage.
• Prepare for USPH inspections and coordinate with management and inspectors.
• Oversee requisition and transportation of items from stores to the pastry galley.
• Ensure recipes, master lists, and yields meet company standards.
• Assist Assistant Pastry Chef with daily pastry consumption recap.
• Coach and train Pastry Cooks and ensure punctual, proper uniformed staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Management

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teambuilding

Conflict resolution

Planning

Coaching

Organizing

Staffing

Evaluating

MS Office

Computer skills

Education

Culinary school degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer software

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced CDP Pastry to supervise the pastry galley and ensure daily production aligns with quality and cost standards. You will lead a diverse pastry team, coordinate with the Executive Pastry Chef, and uphold USPH guidelines across the ship.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a focus on guest satisfaction through high-quality desserts and displays.