
Pastry Demi Chef de Partie
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Demi Chef de Partie Pastry
- Published:
- September 17, 2025
Where passion meets opportunity
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
As a Pastry Demi Chef De Partie, you will be an essential part of our onboard culinary team, creating delicious desserts that will delight our guests every day. You’ll work under the guidance of the Pastry Chef to ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation. Your key purpose is to deliver consistent, creative, and high-quality pastries while maintaining a clean and organized environment. With a passion for pastry, you’ll contribute to an unforgettable dining experience, ensuring our guests leave with a smile and a satisfied palate.
Your Impact
Your work will have a direct impact on the quality of the sweet experience we offer. By creating delicious pastries, you will help elevate the onboard experience for our guests.
As a Pastry Demi Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for maintaining consistent quality standards, assisting in the training of Commis, and ensuring hygiene and safety protocols are followed. Your contribution to maintaining a high level of culinary excellence will be recognized by both guests and team members alike, enhancing the reputation of our brand.
Your Journey So Far
To be considered for this role you need to:
1. Have valuable experience working in pastry kitchens, preferably in an industrial production environment. No need to have shipboard experience but preferable.
2. Demonstrate strong knowledge of pastry techniques and basic recipes, an eye for details and the ability to work under pressure and time management.
3. You have showcased leadership qualities and a passion for team collaboration.
4. You are now ready to advance your skills in a dynamic and frenetic cruise environment.
Your Essentials
To qualify for this position, you must have:
1. Proven experience as a Pastry Demi Chef De Partie in a similar kitchen environment, ideally within the cruise industry.
2. Fluent English
3. Passion for pastry with a keen eye for presentation and a desire to innovate within the pastry field.
4. Strong culinary skills with knowledge of various pastries: preparations, techniques and methods.
5. Excellent understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
6. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time efficiently.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!

MSC Cruises
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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