Executive Baker at MSC Cruises

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bakery Management, Pastry Production, Food Safety, Staff Training, Cost Control, Inventory Management, Menu Adherence, Public Health Regulations, Leadership, Administrative Skills, Microsoft Office, English Fluency

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Your Purpose The primary responsibility of the Executive Baker is to supervise and manage the onboard Bakery production for alloutlets. Your Impact • Ensure that Quality Standards and Procedures are in line with company Rules and Regulations. • Ensure that bakery personnel is guided and trained to increase productivity. • Manage the preparation of bakery items that require good professional bakery skills, with help of sous chef Baker. • Possess good knowledge of the Bakery and an understanding of culinary terms. • Responsible for the production of bakery goods such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, croissants, etc. • Possess knowledge of the various types of grains and flour, gluten-free bread options, and food-related allergies. • Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided are followed. • Able to work in any section of the Bakery Department and demonstrate methods and recipes to subordinates. • Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board. • Supervise and monitor the correct application of food safety procedures and food quality requirements related to all processes. • Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in the assigned area and according to instructions from the corporate team. • Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation, and appearance, according to recipes and pictures. • Master bread decorations for the various buffet themes and special occasions as required by the operation. • Prepare the daily electronic requisitions according to the guest count and forecast figures. • Communicate to the Procurement Team and Senior Executive Chef, any relevant provision issues on a daily basis. • Conduct spot-checks and any type of inspections (SMS, PH) as necessary. • Control and maintain all Bakery equipment distributed to staff, ensuring that it is cleaned and/or sanitized and returned in an acceptable condition after each use. • Monitor the cleaning, handling, and storage of all Bakery equipment. • Mentor, develop and provide on-the-job training to subordinates to strengthen current performance and in preparation for future advancement. • Monitor the training and familiarization of new food crewmembers to their new job and living environment. • Ensure the recipe-training program is conducted as required, corrected if needed, and communicated to the Senior Executive Chef. • Maintain cost control within the department/team. Control food production to minimize/avoid waste. • Ensure that all safety procedures are followed. • Supervise activities such as. afternoon tea, pool parties, cocktail parties, or special functions where the Bakery Department is involved. Your Journey So Far • Advanced Bakery Skills. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field, in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line. • Intermediate knowledge on food safety and Basic knowledge ISO 22000. • Communicate effectively with the senior management. Possess the ability to lead and make decisions. Good administrative skills. Experienced in coaching subordinates. • Must be cost and quality conscious. • Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it. • High School education or international equivalent. Bakery School degree • Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel. • Fluent in oral and written English, knowledge of any other language among Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese is a plus. Your Essentials • Passport, visas, certificates as specified by the company and as required for exit from the port of origin and entry into the destination cruising area. • Food Safety/HACCP certificate. Our commitment At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel － where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony. We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea. Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage onboard bakery production across all outlets, ensuring high quality and consistency in taste and presentation. Lead and train bakery personnel while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and public health regulations.