Pastelero/a - Juliet - València

Key Responsibilities: Culinary Excellence & Operations: Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet. Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and immaculate presentation. Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, schedule, and train a talented team of Chef de Parties and Cooks. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen environment. Guest-Centric Service: Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies. Actively visit the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with sincere hospitality. Public Health & Compliance: Maintain flawless sanitation standards. Guarantee 100% readiness for announced or unannounced Public Health inspections, including meticulous log-keeping (temperatures, pest management, etc.). Financial & Resource Management: Manage inventory, minimize food waste/breakage, and monitor labor hours in strict compliance with ILO and MLC maritime regulations. Qualifications: Experience - Minimum 7 years in international 5-star establishments, including at least 1 year as a Sous Chef. Fine Dining Pedigree - At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a Michelin-starred or Relais & Châteaux property. Maritime Certifications - Valid STCW95 certification is required. Technical Skills - Deep knowledge of International and European cuisines, masterful knife skills, and proficiency across all galley stations. Language - Fluent, professional English (verbal and written) for guest engagement and safety coordination. Fitness & Integrity - Must be physically/medically fit for sea service and display high moral integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports. • Must have excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms. • Must be able to read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes by maintaining the quality and consistency in taste according to the instructions provided by the corporate office. • Must be proficient in completing tasks, work efficiently and productively. • Must be able to work in any section of a kitchen. • Coordinate and supervise all team members assigned to their section, assign and delegate tasks accordingly. • Undertake recipe reviews daily. Maintain recipe folders in immaculate condition. • Responsible for follow-through on any request within the area of responsibility received from the direct supervisor or manager on duty; this may include show plates, food samples and random food tastings. • Control production levels and recommend ideas for improvements and better cost controlling. • Prepare daily electronic food requisitions needed for his section production and countercheck deliveries for its accuracy; Report any discrepancies to his immediate supervisor. • Must be able to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production. • Maintain and ensure that Public Health are followed according to company standards and expectation (referring to US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian etc.) and always followed within his section. • Ensures that the HACCP program is carried out correctly. • Maintains their assigned area in preparation for announced or unannounced United States Public Health type inspection either done by the Food & Beverage Director or the actual inspectors. • Reports for duty at assigned times, follows their supervisor’s instructions, and ensures that personal appearance, uniform, and personal hygiene are in accordance with the company’s rules and regulations. QUALIFICATION • A minimum of 5 years in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service and at least 2 years as Chef Tournant. • Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment. • Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills. • Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution skills. • Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques. • Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills. • Intermediate computer software skills required. • Possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, “Debits/Credits”, adjusting entries and corrections. • Ability to write reports and business correspondence and to establish a good rapport with the ship’s Senior Officers and the corporate office. #SpainJobs #ChefSpain #CulinarySpain #SpainHospitality #WorkAbroadSpain #SpanishChef #HospitalitySpain #NowHiringSpain #CarreraEspaña #SpainCareers #CocinaEspañola #ChefJobsSpain #SpainOverseasJobs #HospitalityJobsSpain #SpanishHospitality #TrabajoEspaña #SpanishTalent #CulinaryProfessionalsSpain #ChefCareerSpain #EspañaJobOpportunity

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES • Ensures the smooth and efficient operation and control of the Bakery Shop and production daily according to company policies. • Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Head Baker) all direct reports. • Responsible for the production, quality, and presentation of the bread assortment to be used in the daily menus. • Prepares production forecasts and records leftovers to avoid unnecessary wastage and keep food costs within the budget. • Supervise 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 pantry shops are 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. • Ensures recipes/master list and yields are in accordance with the company’s standards. • Completes the daily consumption re-cap as required by the Executive Chef. • Ensures that bakery personnel come to work on time, and are in proper, well-maintained uniforms, with special attention to those working in public areas. Personal appearance and hygiene must be according to company policy. • Has a thorough understanding of Time and Attendance procedures and is familiar with the contracts and work schedule hours/week and supporting documentation. • 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. • Accountable for daily production recap. • Accountable to coach and train all assigned team members. • 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 • Minimum of two years' experience as a CDP Baker in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred). • A culinary school degree is required. • Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment. • Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills. • Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution skills. • Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques. • Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills. • Intermediate computer software skills required. • Possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, “Debits/Credits”, adjusting entries and corrections. • Ability to write reports and business correspondence and to establish a good rapport with the ship’s Senior Officers and the corporate office #SpainBakeryJobs #SpainChefCareers #BakeryJobsSpain #CDPBakerSpain #SpainHospitalityJobs #BakeryChefOpportunity #HiringBaker #PastryAndBakeryCareers #BakeryProductionLead #CruiseShipCareers #ShipboardJobs #CulinaryJobsAbroad #HospitalityCareers #GlobalChefOpportunities #SpainCruiseCareers

Position Summary: The Executive Chef holds overall responsibility for delivering high-quality, efficient, and technically excellent culinary operations for both guests and crew. This onboard leadership role balances culinary artistry with strict financial management, crew administration, and uncompromising public health standards. Reporting Structure: Reports to: Corporate Chef, Hotel Director, and F&B Manager (where applicable). Supervises: Entire Galley Department. Key Responsibilities: Culinary Leadership & Quality Control Daily Operations: Overlooks all shipboard galleys, expediting service during peak hours, and ensuring all food venues open on schedule. Menu Execution: Plans menus and adapts recipes based on ingredient availability while maintaining 5-star presentation and taste standards. Specialized Dining: Manages guest food allergies, dietary restrictions, and custom requests with strict attention to detail. Financial & Inventory Management Cost Control: Manages the galley budget, controls food waste, and monitors high-value (flagged) ingredients. Proactive Sourcing: Coordinates with the provisions team to check food quality during loadings, manage stock rotation, and minimize slow-moving inventory. Public Health, Sanitation, & Safety Compliance: Enforces strict Public Health policies (including USPH/HACCP guidelines), pest control, and daily temperature logging for all cold/hot storage and dishwashers. Inspections: Maintains constant readiness for scheduled and unannounced public health inspections. Safety Drills: Participates in and leads safety and pollution-prevention training (STCW) for the galley team. Crew Management & Administration Scheduling: Creates fair work and In-Port Manning schedules, ensuring strict compliance with ILO and MLC work/rest hour regulations to control overtime. Development: Conducts training, performance reviews, and manages promotions, transfers, and corrective actions. Crew Welfare: Performs regular quality checks on food service in the crew and officer mess rooms. Guest Relations & Shipboard Events Guest Engagement: Conducts cooking demonstrations, visits restaurant tables to gather feedback, and reviews guest comment cards to resolve issues. Special Events: Coordinates food prep for high-profile functions (e.g., Captain’s Welcome, VIP parties, and culinary demonstrations). Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in an International 5-star establishment. Certifications: Valid STCW95 certification; must be physically and medically fit for sea duty. Culinary Background: Strong knowledge of International and European cuisines with proven kitchen management skills. Languages: Fluent English (written and verbal) PLUS at least one of the following: German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Mandarin. Core Attributes: High moral integrity, strong administrative skills, and a demonstrated history of positive leadership.