SBN - Chief Baker

Pocruises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocruises seeks an experienced bakery supervisor to direct and oversee all bakery preparations onboard for guests and crew. You will manage daily production, staff training, scheduling, and performance reviews to maintain high standards.

Lead with HACCP and USPH compliance, monitor waste, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure top guest satisfaction with bakery products onboard.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Culinary degree (bakery)

Job description

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Global

Description

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

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.