OCEAN - Executive Pastry Chef

Viking; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meals on board

Uniforms and laundry"

Unlimited Wi‑Fi on ship

Job summary

Viking is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the onboard pastry/bakery production across our Ocean vessels. You will supervise pastry operations, ensure quality and safety standards, train staff, and collaborate with the Corporate Office to implement menus and recipes.

You will oversee inventory, equipment maintenance, health policies, and daily production checks while delivering guest-focused service and maintaining Viking’s high standards of quality and cleanliness during cruise

Qualifications

• Must have shipboard or premium hospitality experience with at least 2 years in the same role.
• Advanced pastry & baking skills including sugar work and chocolate work.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all service standards, menus and recipes as determined by the Corporate Office.
• Provide ongoing training and support to your team.
• Ensure safe, quality pastry production and a guest-oriented service culture.
• Work with Kitchen Steward on inventory, equipment control & maintenance, training and health policies.
• Review recipes and adjust, using daily checklists to monitor production.

Skills

Pastry & baking skills

English fluency

Leadership of multicultural teams

Tools

PC-based databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing systems

Job description

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure —no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.

Role Overview

• Part of our Galley team on our Ocean vessels, the Executive Pastry Chef supervises and manages the onboard Pastry/Bakery Production, ensuring quality standards & procedures are in line with Company Procedures and STAR Service Standards.
• The Executive Pastry Chef reports to Executive Chef

Your Responsibilities

• You are required to implement and maintain all service standards, menus and recipes as determined by the Corporate Office, and it is your duty to provide your team with ongoing training and support.
• It is your responsibility to ensure safe, quality pastry production, and to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to ensure Guest satisfaction and repeat business, which in turn, will increase revenue and profitability of the company.
• Work closely with the Kitchen Steward to accomplish tasks related to inventory, equipment control & maintenance, training & re-enforcement and all Public Health Policies.
• Ensure that regular recipe reviews are conducted & adjusted accordingly and communicate findings to the Executive Chef & Corporate Office; make use of daily checklists to monitor production and preparation levels.
• Regularly communicate with the provisions team to utilize highly perishable food items and check fresh produce chillers, to avoid shortages/wastage during the cruise.
• Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check all venues serving pastries/baked goods on a daily basis to ensure that all pastry/bakery outlets & displays are in line with the quality & cleanliness of Viking’s Standards and all Public Health Policies. Assist in conducting the Dinner Service Line, which includes but is not limited to, ensuring smooth and efficient service, presentation and final plating; and tour all outlets during service hours.
• Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.
• Be present during loadings for quality control and assurance; prepare daily electronic requisitions.

WHY JOIN VIKING?

Elevate Your Career

Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:

• Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services
• On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
• A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries
• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships

On board our ship

• Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi‑Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
• Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate).
• Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking
• Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces and activities
• Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours

Employee Benefits

• Referral program
• Loyalty bonuses
• Tax-free salary

YOUR PROFILE

• Must have shipboard or premium hospitality experience with at least 2 years in the same role.
• Advanced pastry & baking skills, covering sugar work, chocolate work and any other specialized skills, are required.
• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes. The ability to speak additional languages is an advantage.
• Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player; strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, with a proven and comprehensive knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies, team builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills, and coaching abilities.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.

APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION

Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos concealed with make-up, skin-colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards. Exemptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis where appropriate. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision. Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company. For further information, please contact our recruiting team.

DISCLAIMER

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