Princess Cruises

Premium cruise line with global itineraries

Chef de Partie Pastry

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timePanamaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A formal qualification in pastry arts from a recognized culinary training institution is required.
At least five years of experience in large pastry production, including at least two years of experience as a Demi Chef de Partie Pastry in luxury hotels, resorts, or cruise ships is required.
Solid knowledge of public health regulations and food safety is required.
The candidate must be able to supervise multicultural subordinate teammates.
Command of spoken and written English is required.
The candidate must understand guest service and be willing and able to deliver outstanding service to guests.
The candidate must be motivated to excel in all job duties and responsibilities.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal communication and social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
The candidate must be able to surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
The candidate must be committed to establishing and maintaining courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise the pastry team at sea and ensure pastry and desserts are produced to provide a superior cruise experience for passengers.
Ensure product delivery complies with company recipes, maintain recipe files, and monitor production and storage requirements.
Participate in daily briefings with the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to discuss operational performance and efficiency, and conduct briefings with pastry staff at the beginning of each shift.
Control food consumption in assigned production areas through portion and production control, ensuring adherence to company recipes.
Practice batch cooking and preparation processes to eliminate waste, meet cost targets in the pastry section, and perform tasks efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
Create a daily production schedule for the assigned section, monitor ingredient consumption, and plan orders accordingly.
Contribute to developing and implementing improvement strategies, demonstrate knowledge of new pastry trends, and seek guidance from the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef on implementing suggestions.
Coach and develop skilled team members and identify top performers for career advancement or promotion.
Train and coach assigned pastry galley staff in production methods, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and product presentation and delivery.
Assist in training and orienting new-to-vessel or first-contract pastry staff as directed by the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef.

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Seven Seas, one of Princess Cruises official Hiring Partners based in Central America. A recruiter from Seven Seas will contact you soon if your qualifications align with our requirements for this position.

As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.

We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

The Chef de Partie Pastry is responsible for supervising the pastry team at sea, ensuring the best pastry and desserts are produced to provide a superior cruise experience for passengers. This includes ensuring product delivery in compliance with company recipes, maintaining recipe files, and monitoring production and storage requirements. The Chef participates in daily briefings with the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to discuss operational performance and efficiency, and conducts briefings with the Pastry staff at the beginning of each shift.
The Chef de Partie Pastry controls food consumption in the assigned production areas through portion and production control, ensuring adherence to Company recipes. Batch cooking/preparation processes are practiced to eliminate waste. The Chef de Partie Pastry meets cost targets in the Pastry section, performing tasks efficiently while adhering to the highest quality standards possible.
The Chef de Partie Pastry creates an effective daily production schedule for the assigned section, monitoring ingredient consumption and planning orders accordingly. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of improvement strategies, demonstrate knowledge of new pastry trends, and seek guidance from the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef on implementing suggestions.
The Chef de Partie Pastry also coaches and develops skilled team members, identifying top performers for career advancement or promotion. They train and coach assigned pastry galley staff in correct production methods, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product. Additionally, they assist in training and orientation for new-to-vessel or first-contract pastry staff as directed by the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef.

Formal qualification in pastry arts from a recognized culinary training institution
At least five years of experience in large pastry production with at least two years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie Pastry from luxury hotels/resorts or cruise ships.
Solid knowledge of Public Health regulations and Food Safety.
Ability to supervise multicultural subordinate Teammates.
Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

About the Company

Princess Cruises

Premium cruise line with global itineraries

Princess Cruises operates a fleet of modern ships that sail to more than 380 destinations on over 160 itineraries, offering premium cruise vacations. Guests board ships to enjoy dining, entertainment, and activities both at sea and in port. The product centers on all-inclusive cruise experiences with accommodations, meals, and excursions bundled into itineraries, and it uses Princess MedallionClass technology—wearable devices and a companion app—to streamline check-in, service requests, and personalized interactions before and during the voyage. The company sets itself apart with its premium positioning, extensive global network of itineraries, strong emphasis on guest service, and the MedallionClass experience, supported by a large team on land and at sea. The goal is to provide memorable travel experiences with high standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and customer care, helping guests create lasting memories.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Santa Clarita, CA
Founded: 1965

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