Chef De Partie Baker

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the bakery shop operation, ensuring smooth and efficient production according to company policies.
• Adhere to various safety, service, hygiene, and environmental regulations.
• Act professionally and courteously with guests and crew.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate bakery shop team members.
• Manage bread production, quality, and presentation for daily menus.
• Control food costs and minimize waste through production forecasts.
• Supervise bread display in buffets.
• Uphold US Public Health regulations in food preparation and sanitation.
• Maintain the bakery shop and equipment properly.
• Ensure readiness for US Public Health inspections.
• Order and receive necessary supplies from the main stores.
• Ensure recipes and yields comply with company standards.
• Complete daily consumption reports.
• Enforce proper uniform and hygiene standards for bakery staff.
• Understand time and attendance procedures and work schedules.
• Assist guests and crew members with inquiries.
• Attend meetings, training, and other work-related activities.
• Manage daily production recaps.
• Coach and train Cook Baker.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-4 years experience as a Head Baker/CDP Baker in an upscale establishment (cruise ship experience preferred).
• Culinary school degree required.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of personalized service principles and techniques.
• Strong planning, coaching, organizing, and staff management skills.
• Basic computer software skills.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to write reports and maintain positive relationships with superiors.

Overall, this seems like a demanding and responsible position requiring strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. If you have the necessary experience and qualifications and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, then this opportunity might be a good fit for you.

Do you have any specific questions about the position or your suitability for it? We'd be happy to help in any way we can.