Sous Chef (m/f) for luxury Cruise Line

Blackrock Recruiting & Careers GmbH
Date:
December 4, 2012
Recruiter:
Blackrock Recruiting & Careers GmbH
Category:
Food and Beverage Jobs
Salary:
not specified
Applications:
5 candidates have already applied for the job

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.

Please note:

Only applications from candidates from USA, Canada and Western Europe will be accepted.

Work Experience Requirements

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship or in a 4/5* Hotel.

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the following languages is required: English, German

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