VIKING OCEAN - EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF

ISMIRA AGENCY actively recruiting for position EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF for VIKING OCEAN CRUISES!
The Executive Pastry Chef supervises and manages the onboard Pastry/Bakery Production, ensuring quality standards & procedures are in line with Company Procedures and STAR Service Standards. You are required to implement and maintain all service standards, menus and recipes as determined by the Corporate Office, and it is your duty to provide your team with ongoing training and support.

WHY IS IT COOL TO BECOME A VIKING?

• Paid flights to and from the ship
• Legal employment based on 10-hour work day
• Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
• Free shipwide Wi-Fi
• Free accomodation
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Kitchen Steward to accomplish tasks related to inventory, equipment control & maintenance, training & re-enforcement and all Public Health Policies.

• Provide the Crew & Officers’ Mess with a selection of pastry and bakery goods for all meals.

• Ensure that regular recipe reviews are conducted & adjusted accordingly and communicate findings to the Executive Chef & Corporate Office; make use of daily checklists to monitor production and preparation levels.

• Regularly communicate with the provisions team to utilize highly perishable food items and check fresh produce chillers, to avoid shortages/wastage during the cruise.

• Ensure that Bakery/Pastry personnel transport their provisions with the correct utensils; countercheck daily Storeroom deliveries, for accuracy.

• Assist in conducting the Dinner Service Line, which includes but is not limited to, ensuring smooth and efficient service, presentation and final plating; and tour all outlets during service hours.

• 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.

• Be present during loadings for quality control and assurance; prepare daily electronic requisitions.

• Ensure that the pastry/adjacent areas are ready for any announced and/or unannounced Public Health Policy inspections, conducted either by the Ship’s Management or local authorities (Public Health Inspectors). The Executive Pastry Chef must be present for all inspections.

• Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check all venues serving pastries/baked goods on a daily basis to ensure that all pastry/bakery outlets & displays are in line with the quality & cleanliness of Viking’s Standards and all Public Health Policies. Visit various pastry/baked goods preparation stations & conduct random tastings to correct any discrepancies (quality/taste/appearance) immediately.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Minimum 21 years old
• A required minimum of 8 years plus experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; advanced pastry & baking skills, covering sugar work, chocolate work and any other specialized skills, are required.

• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes. The ability to speak additional languages is an advantage.

• Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player; strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems.

• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies; team builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills and coaching abilities; must be able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) daily, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.
• COVID vaccination
• No visible tattoos

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Last updated: August 26, 2023

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