The posting
Job Overview
The Pastry Chef de Partie prepares, bakes, and presents all pastry, dessert, bakery, and confectionery items onboard. Key duties include producing doughs, batters, and fillings; baking breads, cakes, and pastries; decorating desserts; managing the pastry station; coordinating with galley staff; maintaining ingredient inventory; ensuring strict hygiene and food-safety standards; supervising junior pastry staff; supporting pastry production for all dining venues; and assisting with dessert menu planning.
Experience Required
- At least 2–5 years experience, with additional experience preferred
- Experience should be in pastry, bakery, dessert preparation, or confectionery, with strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry methods, dessert plating, and bakery operations. Candidates must understand hygiene and food-safety standards (HACCP), be able to work in high-volume, high-pressure environments, and be familiar with international dessert standards.
Department: Galley – Pastry
Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef / Pastry Sous Chef
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods according to company standards and recipes.
- Oversee daily pastry production in assigned area (buffet, specialty restaurants, banquets, etc.).
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items served to guests.
- Supervise and guide Commis Pastry and other junior pastry staff.
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, and sanitation standards (HACCP).
- Assist in inventory control and minimize food waste.
- Ensure equipment in the pastry section is properly maintained and used safely.
- Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to plan production schedules and special events.
- Follow company policies, USPH regulations, and safety procedures at all times.
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years experience as Pastry Chef de Partie or similar role in 4–5 star hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
- Strong knowledge of international pastries, desserts, cakes, chocolate work, and bakery production.
- Experience in high-volume production environments.
- Culinary or Pastry Diploma from a recognized institution preferred.
- Good English communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multinational team and fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Skills
- Pastry and baking expertise
- Time management and organization
- Leadership and team supervision
- Attention to detail and presentation
- Ability to work under pressure



