Sous Chef Pastry Virgin Voyages

●    Provide an epic experience for our guests at all times

●    Assists with the quality and cost of food production ensuring set budgets are achieved and maintained

●    Monitors the entire Patisserie and Bakery operations performance onboard including but not limited to procurement, galley, storing and guest satisfaction as it pertains to food and service

●    Provide an epic experience for our guests at all times

●    Assists with the quality and cost of food production ensuring set budgets are achieved and maintained

●    Monitors the entire Patisserie and Bakery operations performance onboard including but not limited to procurement, galley, storing and guest satisfaction as it pertains to food and service

●    Assists the Executive Pastry Chef in establishing and developing a highly motivated, pro-active Pastry and Bakery team that deliver the highest quality orientated service product delivering a cost-effective and ethical operation

●    Works closely with the Kitchen Steward in order to accomplish tasks related to inventory, equipment, control and maintenance, USPH rules and regulations, training and reinforcement

●    Supervises and carries out regular checks of all pastry outlets ensuring that opening/closing hours and standards of service are achieved

●    Ensure that all Pastry & Bakery areas are maintained in accordance with company policy, USPH, SMS, HACCP and safety and environmental regulations

●    Assists with developing and maintaining par stocks for food product and equipment in their area

●    Assist and work with the Corporate Chefs, Executive Pastry Chef in Pastry Menu implementation and delivery

●    Carries out training, coaching and mentoring of the Pastry and Bakery team and ensure

deputies follow suit

●    Monitors the appearance and cleanliness of all Pastry and Bakery team members

●    Responsible for the correct storage and cold storage of all products within the Pastry

and Bakery area according to company standards

●    Inform the Executive Pastry Chef of all relevant issues regarding the Pastry and Bakery operation requesting the appropriate support

●    Assists in the creation of celebration cakes and desserts for special occasions onboard

●    Ensures that any Sailor requests for special food requests, diets or allergies are adhered to

●    Reports to Executive Pastry Chef any defects or repairs that affect the daily operation in their area and that potentially violate USPH and/or SMS requirements

●    Conducts regular spot-checks and inspections of USPH and other Public Health

requirements within their area

●    Assists in the preparation and delivery of cooking demonstrations and event for the

●    Pastry and Bakery area

●    Creates and implements the Pastry and Bakery crew rotas ensuring that each outlet has the required manpower to deliver a high-quality service

●    Creates all food requisitions for their area, avoiding overstocking in the galley storage spaces and unnecessary wastage

●    Controls food wastage in their area to ensure costs are kept to a minimum

●    Ensures ILO Work & Rest hours are followed and entered into the timekeeping system accurately

●    Ensures all outlets are following the portion control charts for Pastry and Bakery goods

●    Responsible for the general cleanliness of all Pastry and Bakery outlets in conjunction with the Sanitation Officer and Kitchen Steward

●    Responsible for providing the Crew Dining area with a high-quality selection of pastries

and bakery goods for all meals

●    Carries out recipe reviews and where improvements and/or corrections are required, communicates with the Executive Pastry Chef




Minimum experience and qualification requirements for position:
  • ● Minimum 7 years’ experience as Senior Pastry Chef/Chef Patissier/Pastry Sous Chef onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5* hotel/resort
  • ● Excellent organizational skills and able to juggle several operations in one go
  • ● Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce to increase synergy and improve productivity
  • ● Experience of budgeting and cost control, including working with Inventory reports, food cost reports and monthly financial statements
  • ● Comprehensive knowledge of pastry and bakery techniques and skills
  • ● Strong written & verbal skills

Job description, major responsibilities:
  • Primarily responsible for the entire preparation / set up of the World Cafe Buffet and assisting the Executive Pastry Chef for any additional assignments.
  • Responsible to maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation and appearance according to recipes and pictures; any possible discrepancies are to be rectified immediately.
  • Responsible to control and maintain all Pastry equipment distributed to his / her staff, ensuring that it’s cleaned / sanitized and returned in an acceptable and proper condition after each use.
  • Responsible for all Pastry Equipment in terms of cleaning, handling and storage. Any damages and / or malfunctions must be justified, recorded and reported.

Contract length: 6 months on / 2 months off

Salary: Please contact the agency in regards salary

Necessary documents:
  • CV
  • Passport
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