Pastry Chef / Pastry Chefess

About Uniworld

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

Your Life Onboard

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

Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the core of everything we do.

Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and 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, where openness and teamwork come naturally.

Hospitality is at your core; warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you prioritize others' wellbeing and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In everything you do, you remain focused on quality, aligning your daily work with our broader company goals and contributing to 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 to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Manage inventory, storage, and stock control, ensuring FIFO, proper 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.
• Actively participate in assigned learning activities, training sessions, and mandatory safety or emergency drills.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in English.

Your Future with Uniworld

You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared from the outset. Our ships sail across Europe, offering you the opportunity to travel and grow 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 significantly, you’ll be part of a company where your contributions make a tangible 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.

Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome both internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.