Head Baker

Head BakerROLE OVERVIEWPart of our Galley team on our Ocean vessels, the Head Baker controls and maintains the timely production of bakery goods, ensuring that quality standards and procedures are in line with the Company’s Rules & Regulations and Service Standards.The Head Baker reports to Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef. WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARDMust have shipboard or premium hospitality experience with at least 1 year / 2 contracts in the same role; must have an outstanding understanding of European bakery practices; demonstrate excellent hands-on techniques and the ability to proactively exceed expectations.Regularly communicate with the Provisions Team to utilize highly perishable food items and check fresh produce chillers, to avoid shortages during the cruise.Request additional bakery goods for special functions, parties, special orders, etc.Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.Ensure economical work practices and control the food production to minimize and avoid wastage; ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.Assist the Executive Pastry Chef to prepare additional working schedules (Embarkation Day, Special Functions, etc.) for bakery personnel; assist with monitoring the Bakery Staffs’ working hours.Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check all venues serving baked goods on a daily basis to ensure that all bakery outlets & displays are in line with the quality & cleanliness Standards and all Public Health Policies.