SBN - Chief Baker - Singa

Holland America Line; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,743,000 - 5,614,000; Part time

Job summary

Seabourn is seeking a Bakery Supervisor onboard to direct and oversee the preparation of bakery products for guests and crew in the Philippines.

You will schedule, train, and evaluate the bakery team, enforce USPH and HACCP standards, monitor waste, and maintain high guest satisfaction.

Applicants should have 5+ years in a 5-star hotel, cruise ship, or high-profile restaurant, 3+ years in supervision, English proficiency, and a culinary degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a 5 star+ hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing the functions of a similar position.
• 3+ years in supervisory role, preferably in a multi-national setting.
• Experience in high-volume operation of at least 500 meals per service.
• Certification from accredited advanced food safety program; knowledge in VSP preferred.
• Extensive kitchen machinery and knife safety knowledge.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Preferred: Degree from accredited culinary college or university bakery program.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and assist the preparation of all bakery products onboard as per company standards.
• Prepare daily schedule for all bakery team members.
• Evaluate, and conduct monthly ratings for each member of the bakery department.
• Monitor food cost by production, consumption and forecasts.
• Ensure proper food storage and HACCP/USPH compliance.
• Report maintenance needs to Executive Chef and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Multitasking

Team leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Degree in culinary arts

Food safety certification

Job description

Directs and oversees team members and all preparation of bakery products onboard for guests and crew.

DepartmentGalleyEmployment TypeFixed Term ContractLocationPhilippines - SingaWorkplace typeOnsiteReporting ToExecutive Chef de CuisineThis role's hiring manager:Rajat AdhikaryView Rajat's Profile

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance.
• Conduct regular training with all departmental members on food waste separation and environmental compliance as per Global HESS policies.
• Direct, supervise and assist the preparation of all bakery products onboard as per company standards.
• Actively involved in daily bakery production while supervising, assisting, and training team members in bake shop.
• Prepare daily schedule for all bakery team members.
• Evaluate, and conduct monthly ratings for each member of the bakery department.
• Responsible for performance, appearance, dress and personal conduct of all team members assigned to the bakery department.
• Monitors and controls actual hours worked for all bake shop team members.
• Implementing and executing food handling and cleaning procedures for the bake shop in accordance with USPH standards.
• Follows all HACCP procedures set by the company.
• Controls food cost by monitoring production, consumption and forecasts.
• Check quality and quantity of items ordered and received from stores.
• Works closely with the Executive Chef in order to achieve the highest possible Guest Satisfaction Scores from bakery products served.
• Ensures proper food storage in accordance to USPH procedures and thereafter in accordance to standard corporate recipes, reporting any discrepancies to the Executive Chef.
• Supervises and inspects overall operation cleanliness and clean up after each service period following provided checklists and cleaning schedules.
• Assigns all cleaning responsibilities within the bakery department according to the cleaning
• schedule and follows up on overall cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Reports and malfunctioning equipment or furnishings in need of repair or refurbishing to the Executive Chef.
• Works closely with galley leadership and other department leaders.
• Perform other job related functions as assigned.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-tasking and all around leader.
• Builds a strong team and fosters collaboration.
• Able to manage high volume.
• Acts as a corporate brand ambassador with onboard teams supporting and driving all long- term company goals and brand direction.
• Good communication skills.

Note: Other duties as assigned included and not limited to Health, Environmental, Safety and Security responsibilities.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a 5 star+ hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing the functions of a similar position.
• 3+ year experience in a supervisory position preferably in a multi-nationality setting with a proven ability to provide orientation and training.
• Experience in high volume operation of at least 500 meals per service.
• Certification from accredited advanced food safety program. Extensive knowledge in VSP preferred.
• Extensive kitchen machinery and knife safety knowledge.
• Ability to effectively read, write and speak English.
• Preferred: Degree from accredited culinary college or university bakery program.

About Seabourn

At Seabourn, we are passionate about travel. We believe that traveling for pleasure has a redemptive power that enriches people’s lives. And we believe that people should travel well.

Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed — elegant, yet casual — sumptuous, yet understated. Our intimate ships visit the most desirable destinations worldwide, sailing to the heart of landmark cities, as well as to hidden gems where larger vessels cannot follow.

Our ships attract interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary. Our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful and personal.