Pastry Chef / Pastry Chefess

About Uniworld

We are a value-driven company committed to social, economic, and environmental responsibility. As specialists in luxury river and off-river travel, we take pride in creating an exceptional guest experience characterized by warmth, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

Your Life Onboard

Life onboard is shaped by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Unlike larger passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically accommodate between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships promote a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and strive for efficiency, always keeping our mission at the heart of all we do.

The river embodies our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences infused with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

Our diverse teams are the cornerstone of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We view travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, driven by a strong commitment to sustainability and a positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.

Your Profile

Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams. You naturally embody openness and teamwork.

Hospitality is at your core; warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you prioritize the well-being of others and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In all your endeavors, you remain focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to our shared success.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise all pastry, bakery, and dessert items according to Uniworld standards and HACCP hygiene procedures.
• Ensure excellent product quality, presentation, and consistency in taste, texture, and temperature.
• Organize daily work efficiently and maintain cleanliness and order in the pastry area.
• Supervise and train assigned pastry staff, ensuring smooth and timely service.
• Manage inventory, storage, and stock control, following FIFO, labelling, and temperature checks.
• Minimize waste and report any issues or equipment defects to the Executive Chef.
• Support Uniworld’s “Up Serve” guest experience philosophy.

Specific Requirements

• Proven pastry experience in 4- or 5-star hotels and/or cruise ships.
• Accredited Pastry Culinary School education.
• Strong knowledge of modern pastry trends and techniques.
• Excellent eye for elegant presentation and detail.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in English.

Your Future with Uniworld

You'll become part of a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared from the outset. Our ships travel across Europe, offering you the opportunity to grow and thrive through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We provide competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More importantly, you’ll be part of a company where your contributions make a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.