Job description

Location: Worldwide

Employer: Royal Caribbean Group

Vessel Type: Passenger – Cruise / Ferry / High-Speed Ferry

Rank: Patissier

Employment Type: Permanent

Rotation: Contractual (at sea)

Deadline: 04 December 2026

Job Description:

OSM Thome Recruitment is seeking a talented and organized Chef De Partie – Pastry to lead daily pastry galley operations onboard Royal Caribbean Group vessels worldwide. The role focuses on high-quality dessert production, team supervision, cost control, and full compliance with health and safety standards, including USPH and HACCP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily pastry galley operations to ensure efficient production aligned with company standards
• Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate pastry team members together with the Assistant Pastry Chef
• Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all pastry and dessert items across the vessel
• Prepare production forecasts, control waste, and achieve food cost targets
• Supervise dessert displays and buffet presentations
• Ensure full USPH and HACCP compliance at all times
• Maintain sanitation standards and cleaning schedules after each service
• Prepare for announced and unannounced inspections
• Coordinate requisitioning and transportation of supplies from main stores
• Ensure recipes and yields meet corporate culinary standards
• Complete daily consumption recaps and operational reports
• Monitor punctuality, grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards
• Maintain timekeeping, scheduling, and documentation according to crew contracts
• Support guest and crew inquiries following shipboard procedures
• Attend all required meetings, trainings, and work-related activities
• Review timesheets and submit them to the Executive Sous Chef Pastry & Bakery
• Conduct spot checks of workstations and storage procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of galley operations

Requirements:

• Culinary degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chef De Partie (Pastry) in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or high-volume banquet environment (shipboard experience preferred)
• Proven leadership skills in a multicultural, fast-paced kitchen
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service mindset and team-building abilities
• Solid understanding of guest service standards and quality control
• Intermediate computer skills and basic accounting knowledge
• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Employment Details:

• Career Type: At sea
• Worldwide deployment
• Permanent employment with contractual rotation

Application Process:

Interested candidates are required to:

• Register their profile via OSM Thome Recruitment portal
• Upload an English CV
• Prepare a short self-introduction video (60 seconds)

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