Lead CDP Baker - Luxury Bakery & Quality Control

Celebrity Cruises; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises seeks a skilled CDP Baker / Demi-CDP Baker to lead bakery operations aboard luxury ships. You will ensure daily production, maintain artisanal quality, and work closely with the Head Baker.

The role requires at least 2 years in upscale hospitality baking, strong leadership, and knowledge of yield, cost control, and HACCP standards; willingness to work in a fast-paced, multicultural crew.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in CDP/Demi-CDP baker role in upscale hotel, luxury resort, premium bakery, or large banquet operation.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills in a fast-paced multicultural kitchen.
• Solid understanding of recipe scaling, yield management, and basic kitchen software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery production and quality across all dining outlets in line with brand standards.
• Direct, coach, and evaluate bakery staff in coordination with Head Baker.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP/local health and safety regulations and keep kitchen audit-ready.
• Prepare production forecasts and track inventory to reduce waste and manage food costs.
• Order and track raw ingredients from central stores and maintain consistency with master recipes across outlets.
• Maintain grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards among team members and manage schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Yield management

Kitchen software

Tools

Kitchen software

Job description

Celebrity Cruises seeks a skilled CDP Baker / Demi-CDP Baker to lead bakery operations aboard luxury ships. You will ensure daily production, maintain artisanal quality, and work closely with the Head Baker.

The role requires at least 2 years in upscale hospitality baking, strong leadership, and knowledge of yield, cost control, and HACCP standards; willingness to work in a fast-paced, multicultural crew.