Chef de Partie Pastry - BECSEA

Princess Cruises; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 383,000 - 574,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double cabin

Company-paid travel to ship

Onboard recreation and welfare program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Princess Cruises is seeking a Chef de Partie Pastry to lead the galley pastry team aboard our cruise ships. The role involves supervising production, ensuring high-quality desserts, and maintaining strict recipe and portion control to meet cost targets.

The ideal candidate has formal pastry qualifications and several years of large-scale pastry production experience, including luxury hotel or cruise ship backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in pastry arts from a recognized culinary training institution.
• At least five years of experience in large pastry production with at least two years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie Pastry from luxury hotels/resorts or cruise ships.
• Solid knowledge of Public Health regulations and Food Safety.
• Ability to supervise multicultural subordinate Teammates.
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the pastry team at sea and ensure desserts meet recipes and quality.
• Maintain recipe files, monitor production and storage, and discuss performance with Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef.
• Control food consumption through portion control and batch cooking to reduce waste.
• Coach and develop pastry galley staff; train new-to-vessel pastry staff as directed.

Skills

Pastry production

Food safety

Team supervision

English proficiency

Guest service

Motivation

Communication

Customer service mindset

Professionalism

Education

Pastry arts qualification

Job description

Chef de Partie Pastry - BECSEA

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Blue Ensign (South Africa)

Description

As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.

We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• The Chef de Partie Pastry is responsible for supervising the pastry team at sea, ensuring the best pastry and desserts are produced to provide a superior cruise experience for passengers. This includes ensuring product delivery in compliance with company recipes, maintaining recipe files, and monitoring production and storage requirements. The Chef participates in daily briefings with the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to discuss operational performance and efficiency, and conducts briefings with the Pastry staff at the beginning of each shift.
• The Chef de Partie Pastry controls food consumption in the assigned production areas through portion and production control, ensuring adherence to Company recipes. Batch cooking/preparation processes are practiced to eliminate waste. The Chef de Partie Pastry meets cost targets in the Pastry section, performing tasks efficiently while adhering to the highest quality standards possible.
• The Chef de Partie Pastry creates an effective daily production schedule for the assigned section, monitoring ingredient consumption and planning orders accordingly. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of improvement strategies, demonstrate knowledge of new pastry trends, and seek guidance from the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef on implementing suggestions.
• The Chef de Partie Pastry also coaches and develops skilled team members, identifying top performers for career advancement or promotion. They train and coach assigned pastry galley staff in correct production methods, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product. Additionally, they assist in training and orientation for new-to-vessel or first-contract pastry staff as directed by the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Formal qualification in pastry arts from a recognized culinary training institution
• At least five years of experience in large pastry production with at least two years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie Pastry from luxury hotels/resorts or cruise ships.
• Solid knowledge of Public Health regulations and Food Safety.
• Ability to supervise multicultural subordinate Teammates.
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Additional Information

This position involves regular physical activity, including standing for extended periods and lifting or moving heavy items in line with operational requirements.

Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary package.
• Your own comfortable double cabin - your private space to relax and recharge.
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well‑being and work‑life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.