Senior Sous Chef (m/f)

Skills and Education:

We are looking for a well experienced and qualified Senior Sous Chef (m/f) for a 5* European Cruise Line with international passengers and wonderful itineraries.

Candidate (m/f) should have preferably trained within own company or a minimum of three years of experience in a luxury international hotel property as Sous Chef or other related experience required.

Or must have a minimum of two  years experience in a Sous Chef position in the luxury cruise ship industry. Good USPH knowledge and fluent English skills are required.

Key responsibilities – but not limited to:

• To act as liaison between the Chef de Cuisine Main Galley, the Executive Chef and the Hot Galley Staff in order to identify the strengths and potentials of each person and to assign them to the location best suited to their talents.
• To oversee the daily Hot Galley operation, safe food handling of Galley personnel in conjunction with the Sanitation Officer and maintenance of all Hot Galley equipment.
• To supervise preparation and presentation during service hours, to control traffic in the Hot Galley and to foster cooperation and good communication with the various sections.
• To ensure a smooth and efficient service during meal hours through good communication with the Dining Room Staff so that food is sent out quickly and efficiently.
• To take active part in the actual food preparation.
• To ensure that products are consistently prepared according to the highest possible standards.
• To train, coach, council, support and delegate all of the Hot Galley Staff.
• To guide the Hot Galley Staff and to ensure that everyone is updated with relevant shipboard information at all times.
• To monitor and develop the work schedules, section plans of the Hot Galley Staff in conjunction with the other Sr. Sous Chef Hot Galley, Chef de Cuisine Main Galley and the Executive Chef.
• To ensure that all Hot Galley personnel comply with the latest Health and Sanitation regulations (USPH and all other Port Health Authorities) at all times and to assist oversee the entire cleaning procedure for food handlers in the Hot Galley.
• To know the requirements of the Menus and to forecast and Requisition Hot Galley items according to operational needs through the Hotel Stores in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine Main Galley and the Executive Chef.

Hiring Criteria:

• Culinary Institute Diploma or Chef Certification or other relevant apprenticeship required.
• Or must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a Sous Chef position in the luxury cruise ship industry.
• A sound knowledge of culinary arts and fine dining is essential.
• Very strong, balanced background in International Cuisine and Cooking Techniques.
• Highly motivated with a strong drive and high level of energy and flexibility.
• Must have very good communication skills.
• Must have very good administrative skills (proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Must have excellent organizational skills and show attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to interact with all levels of people.
• Must be able to communicate and implement corrective action steps in an effective, yet diplomatic fashion.
• In depth Crystal Basics knowledge and understanding.
• Must be able to remain calm under pressure.
• Needs to have an outgoing personality and has to possess a positive attitude, maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor at all times.