Head Baker & Pastry Lead - Craft, Quality, Team

Crew Life at Sea; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea is seeking a seasoned Chief Baker to lead a busy bakery operation at sea. You will direct daily production of breads, pastries, and desserts, ensuring top quality and consistency across all products for diverse guests.

You will also manage sanitation, safety, and inventory, coordinating with the Executive Chef and Galley management to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. The role demands strong leadership, a professional baking qualification, and fluency in English, with

Qualifications

• Senior bakery leadership experience with proven results.
• Strong knowledge of artisan breads and pastries.
• Experience enforcing HACCP and food-safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chief Baker Experience

Bakery Leadership

Baking Techniques

Food Safety HACCP

Team Leadership

English Proficiency

Education

Culinary/Baking Qualification

Job description

Crew Life at Sea is seeking a seasoned Chief Baker to lead a busy bakery operation at sea. You will direct daily production of breads, pastries, and desserts, ensuring top quality and consistency across all products for diverse guests.

You will also manage sanitation, safety, and inventory, coordinating with the Executive Chef and Galley management to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. The role demands strong leadership, a professional baking qualification, and fluency in English, with