Head Baker & Bakery Lead - Craft, Lead, Deliver

crew-life-at-sea; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea is seeking a Chief Baker to lead the onboard bakery in a fast-paced ship galley environment. You will oversee daily production, ensuring high-quality breads, pastries, and desserts while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

The role requires leadership experience, a professional baking qualification, and fluency in English. You will manage a multicultural team and collaborate with galley management to deliver exceptional guest experiences aboard the vessel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior bakery leadership role.
• Professional culinary or baking qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of artisan breads, pastries, and baking techniques.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Fluent in English.
• European passport or valid Schengen Visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods.
• Lead and supervise the bakery team, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
• Plan daily production according to operational requirements.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Monitor inventory, minimize waste, and assist with stock control.
• Ensure all bakery equipment is used safely and maintained properly.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Galley management to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Chief Baker leadership

Baking techniques

Food safety HACCP

English fluency

Multicultural environment

Education

Culinary or baking qualification

Tools

Ovens

mixers

Job description

Crew Life at Sea is seeking a Chief Baker to lead the onboard bakery in a fast-paced ship galley environment. You will oversee daily production, ensuring high-quality breads, pastries, and desserts while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

The role requires leadership experience, a professional baking qualification, and fluency in English. You will manage a multicultural team and collaborate with galley management to deliver exceptional guest experiences aboard the vessel.