Corporate Chief Baker

Key Responsibilities

• The Corporate Chief Baker plays a critical leadership role in driving guest satisfaction, food quality, crew development, and compliance, while championing Princess Cruises’ Core Values.
• Ensure all assigned vessels fully comply with Company policies, USPH regulations, safety, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Train shipboard bakery and galley teams on updated USPH requirements, equipment manuals, food safety procedures, and production standards.
• Oversee proper use, care, and maintenance of bakery and galley equipment to maximize safety, efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
• Partner with onboard F&B leadership and Technical teams to evaluate equipment condition and maintenance needs.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Company recipes, execution methods, and presentation standards through tastings, supervision, and mise en place controls.
• Monitor and control food costs, portioning, waste reduction, and product utilization to achieve assigned budget targets.
• Verify that all food products received onboard meet purchasing specifications and ensure discrepancies are reported per company procedures.
• Support OBR‑generating outlets to operate at profitable levels while maintaining brand standards.
• Lead and support Executive Chefs and senior bakery leadership in performance management, appraisals, discipline, and ILO compliance.
• Conduct formal training for bakery and galley positions in support of fleet succession planning.
• Review shipboard performance appraisals and partner with onboard leadership to identify training and development needs.
• Actively coach, mentor, and develop high‑potential team members across assigned ships and regions.
• Maintain a professional and effective link between guests (while onboard), shipboard teams, and the corporate F&B office.
• Champion Princess Cruises’ Core Values and C.R.U.I.S.E. philosophy through daily leadership behaviors.
• Anticipate guest needs, resolve food‑related concerns promptly, and support improvements in guest satisfaction scores.
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, recipes, and initiatives that enhance guest experience and revenue.
• Provide detailed post‑visit reports and formal summaries following each ship visit.
• Deliver monthly regional and ship‑by‑ship performance summaries, including operational results, challenges, and improvement plans.
• Maintain ongoing communication with assigned ships and shoreside leadership outside of ship visits to ensure alignment and consistency.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Inspire Passionate Teams by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high‑performance culture.
• Deliver Operational Excellence through clear goals, accountability, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Champion Personalized Service by empowering teams to consistently deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Extensive senior‑level bakery and culinary leadership experience within cruise, hospitality, or large‑scale food operations.
• Strong knowledge of USPH regulations, food safety, sanitation, and international maritime standards.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑unit operations, budgets, and performance across diverse regions.
• Demonstrated experience in training, coaching, and developing culinary leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work onboard vessels globally.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package.
• Your own comfortable single cabin - your private space to relax and recharge.
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.