Onboard Pastry & Bread Artisan — European Techniques

Silversea; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea seeks an experienced bakery professional to deliver high-quality breads, pastries, and desserts aboard our luxury vessels. You will plan ingredients, manage stock, ensure food safety, and maintain a clean workstation while upholding public health standards.

You must have STCW95, at least 4 years in European bakery techniques, fluent English, and physical fitness for onboard duties. The role reports to the Executive Chef and involves guest service support, training new staff, and

Qualifications

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar position at an International 5-star establishment.
• Must be experienced in European baking techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to company recipes, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Plan, requisition, collect, and manage ingredients and bakery supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels, including frozen bread products.
• Maintain consistency in product quality, taste, presentation, and appearance while minimizing waste and controlling food costs.
• Prepare specialty items, buffet decorations, early riser trays, and baked products for guests with dietary restrictions, allergies, or ingredient limitations.
• Support guest chef programs, cooking demonstrations, special events, and themed functions.
• Ensure proper food storage, handling, transportation, temperature monitoring, and inventory control in compliance with company and public health standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational workstation, ensuring all setups are completed on schedule.
• Clean, maintain, and properly use bakery equipment; report malfunctions and practice preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and public health regulations, ensuring readiness for announced and unannounced inspections.
• Assist with inventory counts, equipment accountability, and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Support the training, induction, and development of new team members while maintaining positive working relationships across departments.
• Communicate operational issues promptly to supervisors and respond proactively to challenges to ensure smooth bakery operations.
• Attend required training programs and comply with company policies, SOPs, code of conduct, uniform, and grooming standards.
• Deliver excellent guest service through professionalism, personalized hospitality, and anticipation of guest needs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or management.

Skills

European baking techniques

Public Health policies

Food safety

Education

STCW95 certification

Job description

Silversea seeks an experienced bakery professional to deliver high-quality breads, pastries, and desserts aboard our luxury vessels. You will plan ingredients, manage stock, ensure food safety, and maintain a clean workstation while upholding public health standards.

You must have STCW95, at least 4 years in European bakery techniques, fluent English, and physical fitness for onboard duties. The role reports to the Executive Chef and involves guest service support, training new staff, and