Sous Chef Pastry
Pubblicato il 14-09-2026 - Silversea in Belluno
pbPosition Summary /b /pp1. Responsible for delivering high quality, efficient, individualized and technically excellent pastry preparation in accordance with Company Policies, strictly upholding any Public Health standards and towards a goal of achieving total guest satisfaction. /ppbr/ppbReporting Structure /b /pp1. Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Pastry Chef. /pp2. Subordinates – Confectioner and Assistant Pastry Chefs. /ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities: /b /pulliSupervise all pastry and bakery operations, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, consistency, presentation, and productivity for both guests and crew. /liliManage the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, bakery items, and specialty products for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, crew dining, and special events. /liliAssist the Pastry Chef with menu planning, recipe development, maintenance of recipe manuals, and adherence to the company menu cycle. /liliCoordinate and fulfill guest special requests, dietary requirements, allergies, intolerances, and ingredient restrictions while maintaining exceptional service standards. /liliOrganize daily pastry operations, including staff scheduling, station assignments, menu briefings, and ensuring all setups are completed on schedule. /liliMonitor food preparation to ensure strict adherence to company recipes, production quantities, execution methods, taste standards, and presentation requirements. /liliConduct regular quality control through food inspections, tasting, and mise en place monitoring to ensure consistency across all pastry outlets. /liliPrepare and oversee pastry displays, buffet showpieces, show plates,
themed presentations, and support cooking demonstrations, guest chef programs, and pastry demonstrations. /liliCoordinate daily operations with Restaurant Managers, Maîtres d’, and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery. /liliManage requisitions, inventory control, food forecasting, equipment inventories, and cost control measures while minimizing food waste and maximizing efficiency. /liliEnsure proper food storage, handling, transportation, temperature monitoring, and record keeping in accordance with company procedures and Public Health standards. /liliLead and enforce sanitation, food safety, pest management, and Public Health compliance programs, ensuring readiness for all internal and external inspections. /liliMaintain pastry facilities and equipment through proper use, preventative maintenance, repair reporting, and follow-up of maintenance requests. /liliTrain, mentor, supervise, and evaluate pastry team members, including onboarding new employees and conducting technical, service, sanitation, and Public Health training. /liliCommunicate performance expectations, maintain accurate training records, and foster continuous professional development within the pastry team.
/liliPromote a positive work environment through effective leadership, teamwork, confidentiality, professionalism, and collaboration with all departments onboard. /liliMonitor guest satisfaction, proactively resolve service issues, respond to complaints, and ensure personalized hospitality and memorable guest experiences. /liliPrepare operational reports, communicate significant issues and observations to the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, and ensure timely follow-up on identified concerns. /liliEnforce compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Code of Conduct, uniform standards, and grooming requirements. /liliPerform any additional duties assigned by the Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, or management to support overall galley and vessel operations. /li /ulpbr/ppbEducation/Experience/Qualifications: /b /pulliValid STCW95 certification. /liliMinimum of 4 years' experience in a similar position at an International 5-star establishment. /liliGood knowledge of international cuisine. /liliMust display the ability to pay close attention to detail and desire to take pride in one’s work. /liliKnowledge and experience of Public Health policies and procedures. /liliAbility to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals. /liliPhysically and medically fit. /li /ulpbr/ppbLanguage requirements: /b /pulliExcellent fluent English (verbal and written). English is the working and safety language on board Silversea vessels. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. /li /ul