Executive Pastry Chef
- Recruiter:
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Executive Pastry Chef
- Updated:
- November 10, 2026
Embark on an extraordinary culinary journey with Silversea. As Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead all pastry and bakery operations onboard, creating exceptional desserts and baked goods that elevate the luxury guest experience. This role combines culinary excellence, team leadership, and operational expertise to ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency, and service across every venue.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel, resort, or cruise line environment.
- Advanced knowledge of international pastry and bakery production techniques.
- Valid STCW, USPH or HACCP certification required.
- Proven knowledge of Public Health regulations and food safety standards.
- Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Culinary or pastry education preferred.
Pastry & Bakery Operations
- Oversee all pastry and bakery production for restaurants, events, special functions, and crew dining areas.
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet company recipes, presentation standards, and guest expectations.
- Support menu development, recipe updates, and innovative pastry offerings that enhance the luxury dining experience.
- Maintain inspection-ready production areas and enforce all Public Health and food safety requirements.
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
Work Experience Requirements
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship, in a 4/5* Hotel or in an Upscale Restaurant.
Royal Caribbean Group
careers.royalcaribbeangroup.com
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that includes TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 60 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.
We’re proud of the way our team members from different cultural backgrounds, ages, races, religions, education levels, sexual orientation, genders, and disabilities come together to create the incredible vacation experiences we’re known for. We believe that the diversity of our employees plays a major role in our success.
We are proud of our entrepreneurial spirit, the force that drives us to innovate. It’s that state of mind that helps us see opportunity where others see only risk.
Come join our RCG family and journey with us!