Sous Chef (m/f) for luxury Cruise Line

For an international Cruise Line we are looking for a Sous Chef (m/f)

Main Duties:

• Management of all shipboard food preparation to ensure that the line’s high culinary standard of cuisine is maintained
• Assists the Executive Chef in his duties
• Position directly supervised: Chief Butcher, Executive Pastry Chef and Chief Baker

Essential Functions:

• Assist to strives food cost targets and savings for the entire operation as determined by the company’s budget
• Assist to maintain the company standards for food service and to achieve the yearly goal for the galley scores in the guest comment cards
• Assist that all standard operation procedures are in place, adhered to and being followed throughout the ship
• Ensures that all pertinent Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) and Safety Management System (SMS) and Public Health (US/UKPH) standards are being upheld
• Supervise pastry and bakery to ensure that all baked goods are prepared with a minimum of waste
• Actively involved in yield and portion control in conjunction with Executive Chef
• Control that the company’s food program and basic menu cycles are in place and followed according operating procedures and policies
• Supervise crew menu cycle to make sure that sufficient and well-balanced food is prepared and served

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of cruise ship catering operation
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation, presentation and preservation procedures
• Effective planner, problem solver and ability of successful implementations
• Formal degree in food management from a recognised International culinary institution
• Strong command of the English language combined with writing skills
• Ability to execute and follow up on food promotions and other activities that will increase guest cruising experience
• Ability to train and motivate a team
• Ability to co-ordinate and implement work schedules according to business levels

For further information please apply online or per e-mail with your detailed CV with photo and certificates/written references of your previous employers.

Please note that we can only answer and consider complete applications (= detailed complete CV with photo, certificates), also fulfilling the minimum requirements above.