Executive Pastry Chef

About the role

Silversea is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and bakery operations onboard its luxury cruise ships. The role combines culinary excellence with team leadership, ensuring every guest experiences high‑quality, visually stunning pastries that reflect the brand’s refined service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of all pastry and bakery production across all meals and events.
• Maintain consistent delivery of high‑quality, technically accurate products that meet visual and taste standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop pastry team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Plan and execute menus, special events, guest orders, and dietary requirements.
• Control costs through inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Ensure strict compliance with Public Health, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
• Monitor guest and crew satisfaction, taking corrective action when needed.
• Manage requisitions, stock levels, and operational planning for efficiency.
• Maintain equipment, cleanliness, and readiness for inspections.

Required profile

• Valid STCW certification.
• Valid USPH or HACCP certification.
• Minimum five years of experience as a Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef in a luxury 5‑star hospitality or comparable cruise environment.
• Advanced knowledge of international pastry and bakery production.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply advanced culinary documentation.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Fluent English, both verbal and written.

Required skills

• STCW certification
• USPH certification
• HACCP certification
• Advanced pastry and bakery production techniques
• Inventory management
• Food safety compliance