Executive Pastry Sous Chef
- Recruiter:
- Faststream Recruitment
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Executive Pastry Chef
- Published:
- October 9, 2026
Faststream is hiring a Executive Pastry Sous Chef
Job DescriptionTake your pastry career to sea with an ultra-luxury cruise line, delivering exceptional culinary experiences aboard an intimate fleet of small luxury ships.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Executive Pastry Chef from a five-star luxury hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant, exclusive resort or ultra-luxury cruise background. Experience within high-end hospitality is essential, with previous shipboard experience preferred. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly personalised onboard environment, catering to a discerning international clientele.
The opportunity
As Executive Pastry Chef, you'll lead the pastry operation, creating and delivering exceptional desserts, pastries and baked goods to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
Working aboard intimate ships carrying approximately 500 guests, you'll oversee pastry production, maintain meticulous attention to detail and lead a team dedicated to delivering a refined, personalised culinary experience.
What you'll need
Essential
- Previous experience as an Executive Pastry Chef
- Experience within a five-star luxury hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant, exclusive resort or ultra-luxury hospitality environment
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional pastry and dessert standards
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- A high level of attention to detail and presentation
- Availability to join at short notice
- Previous shipboard experience
- Experience within ultra-luxury hospitality or luxury cruise operations
- Salary: from USD 5,000 per month
- Rotation: 4 months onboard / 2 months off
- Private medical benefits
- Family travel benefits
- Intimate, ultra-luxury cruising environment
- Career development opportunities
If you have the pastry expertise we're looking for and are interested in delivering exceptional culinary experiences at sea, apply with your CV.
Faststream Recruitment is approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency as an MLC Recruitment and Placement Service Provider. Faststream does not charge seafarers recruitment or placement fees.
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