Executive Pastry /Bakery Chef

according to our company standards, policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively manages the production and delivery of pastry items for all food outlets, always ensuring compliance with Company recipes and picture presentation as the minimum standard.
• Always ensures product quality in all food outlets through tasting panels and by managing and participating in mise en place during preparation periods.
• Continually demonstrates knowledge of new pastry trends and production methods and regularly seeks guidance from the Corporate Pastry Chef / Executive Chef on implementing suggestions.
• Effectively manages Pastry and Bakery galley staff during all operational activities and service periods, ensuring adherence to Company standards.
• Conducts daily briefings with the Pastry and Bakery galley team to discuss the previous day's operational performance and efficiency, and upcoming products and events.
• Continually trains and coaches Pastry and Bakery galley staff in the correct production methods and skills, culinary techniques, menu, and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.
• Responsible for the production and delivery of baked and pastry items for all food outlets, always ensuring compliance with Company recipes and picture presentation as the minimum standard
• Qualifications:

• Degree in Pastry Arts from a recognized culinary institution or three-year apprenticeship in lieu thereof
• Minimum of six years of experience in large volume hotel or pastry operations preferably with cruise ship experience of which at least two years of experience were as Chef de Partie Pastry or equivalent rank
• Must be familiar with menu cycles and daily consumption of products by itinerary
• Ability to manage a large volume production schedule and team
• Must possess a large repertoire of menu knowledge and pastry skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and job-related computer software
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, single cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates.