Parrillero/a - ARAGONESI VLC S.L. - València

Executive Chef to take overall responsibility for our onboard culinary department. In this role, you will lead a large international team, manage multi-outlet budgets, and ensure our ultra-luxury guests experience top-tier, technically excellent cuisine every day. Responsibilities Culinary & Service Oversight: Drive the overall food quality, presentation, and menu planning for all onboard venues. Expedite peak service hours, monitor guest feedback cards, and visit the restaurant floor to interact with guests and guarantee total satisfaction. Operational & Financial Control: Manage food cost budgets, control high-value inventory, streamline ordering with stores, and proactively minimize food waste. Team Leadership & HR Admin: Oversee the entire galley department. Handle scheduling, crew mess satisfaction, and talent management (including performance reviews, promotions, and corrective actions) in strict compliance with ILO and MLC work/rest hours. Public Health & Safety: Enforce flawless execution of Public Health, sanitation, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidelines. Lead your team to perfect readiness for all internal and external unannounced inspections. Qualifications: • Experience - Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in an international 5-star hotel, luxury resort, or premium cruise line., • Culinary Background - Deep, foundational knowledge of International and European culinary techniques, luxury guest trends, and cooking with ingredient limitations (allergies/dietary needs)., • Maritime Compliance - Must hold a valid STCW95 certification and be physically/medically fit for sea service., • Languages - Fluent, professional English (verbal and written) is mandatory. Plus at least one additional language (German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Mandarin)., • Attribute - Exceptional organizational skills, high moral integrity, and a proven track record of modeling positive leadership behaviors.

Responsibilities: • Culinary Excellence: Prepare a wide variety of high-quality baked goods, artisanal breads, and themed buffet decorations following established company recipes., • Inventory & Waste Control: Manage ingredient requisitions, monitor stock levels (including frozen inventory), and minimize food waste to ensure economical production., • Dietary Adaptability: Craft baked goods tailored to guest allergies, intolerances, and specific dietary restrictions., • Public Health & Safety: Strictly uphold Public Health standards, maintain pristine station cleanliness, log fridge temperatures, and prep for unannounced inspections., • Guest & Team Engagement: Assist with guest cooking demonstrations, support the induction of new crew members, and collaborate seamlessly with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Requirements & Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar baking role within an international 5-star establishment or luxury cruise line., • Technical Skills: Strong expertise in traditional European baking techniques and a solid grasp of culinary fundamentals., • Certifications: Valid STCW95 certification is required., • Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Public Health policies, sanitation procedures, and safety/pollution prevention regulations., • Fitness: Physically and medically fit to work at sea, with a high level of moral integrity., • Language: Good English communication skills

Position Summary The Pastry Chef is responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, individualized, and technically excellent pastry and bakery preparation. Working under strict Public Health standards and Company policies, this role manages the daily production and execution of the pastry station to maximize cost-efficiency and ensure total guest satisfaction. Reporting Structure Reports to: Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef Direct Reports: Confectioner and Assistant Pastry Chefs Key Responsibilities: Culinary Execution & Operations • Manage and oversee pastry and bakery production for breakfast, lunch, teatime, dinner, special functions, and crew mess operations., • Prepare high-quality showpieces for buffets, show plates, and coordinate pastry demonstrations., • Accommodate special guest orders, strict dietary requirements, food allergies, and ingredient limitations with advanced baking skills., • Assist with menu planning, maintain standard recipe manuals, follow the corporate menu cycle, and constantly analyze production for quality improvements., • Anticipate food counts, prepare and cross-check requisitions, and manage inventory to minimize breakage and waste. Leadership & Team Management • Supervise, train, and assist with the induction of new and existing pastry team members to develop their technical skills and hospitality focus., • Monitor working/rest hours and manage manpower to control overtime in strict compliance with ILO and MLC regulations., • Enforce company uniform, grooming, and professional conduct standards within the team. Public Health, Safety & Compliance • Maintain continuous readiness for internal and external Public Health inspections by executing strict sanitation practices., • Log daily refrigerator and freezer temperatures in assigned areas according to company procedures., • Practice preventative maintenance, safely operate shipboard equipment, and report any malfunctions immediately., • Participate in and enforce mandatory passenger and crew safety drills, pollution-prevention regulations, and correct PPE usage. Guest Relations & Communication • Proactively monitor customer satisfaction, anticipate guest needs, and take prompt action to resolve any service difficulties or complaints., • Keep the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef fully informed of significant operational matters, challenges, or accomplishments. Qualifications & Requirements • Certification: Valid STCW95 certification., • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar pastry leadership position within an international 5-star hospitality establishment., • Skills: Exceptional knowledge of international cuisine, advanced pastry and baking fundamentals, strong attention to detail, and awareness of current culinary trends., • Public Health: Strong working knowledge and experience with Public Health policies, sanitation procedures, and temperature logging., • Fitness: Physically and medically fit for shipboard duty, with an ongoing commitment to the company's code of conduct.

Key Responsibilities: • Ensures the smooth and efficient operation and control of the Bakery Shop and production daily according to company policies., • Responsible for the production, quality, and presentation of the bread assortment to be used in the daily menus., • Assists the Head Baker in preparing production forecasts and recording leftovers to avoid unnecessary wastage and keep food costs within the budget., • Assists in the set-up of the bread display in the various buffets., • Must have a complete knowledge of the United States Public Health rules and regulations and ensure that they are followed daily., • Ensures the cleaning of the bakery shop as per the Executive Chef’s schedule, exercising proper methods to minimize equipment damages., • Ensures that the bakery is ready for any announced or unannounced USPH inspections done either by the ship’s management or USPH inspectors., • Responsible for the requisition and transportation of the necessary items from the main stores to the bakery shop when assigned., • Ensures recipes and yields are in accordance with the company’s standards., • Assists the CDP Baker with the completion of the daily consumption re-cap as required by the Executive Chef., • Is aware of and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew members with inquiries., • Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required., • Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position., • Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. Qualification and Education: • A minimum of three years' experience as a Baker in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred)., • Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements, and use of equipment., • Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required. #BakerJobs #BakeryJob #ShipboardBaker #CruiseShipJobs #BreadBaker #BakeryProduction #PastryJobs #CruiseCareers #HospitalityJobs #FoodServiceJobs #BakeryCareers #NowHiring #HiringNow #JobOpening #JobOpportunity #FoodIndustryJobs #ChefJobs #CulinaryJobs #BakerLife #BreadBaking

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