Chef De Cuisine
- Reference:
- FSB-GAL-02085
- Recruiter:
- Carnival UK
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Executive Chef de Cuisine
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Updated:
- September 18, 2017
In this role your duties will include but not limited to:
- Responsible for the day to day management of the Food Production team within allocated areas.
- Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with all current safety and company regulations, including the Public Health Policy.
- Identify areas of improvement and develop and train staff, continually striving to improve passenger satisfaction scores and providing a consistent passenger dining experience.
- Ensure adequate resourcing of teams, complete appraisals identifying development opportunities and provide support to Sous Chefs to guide, motivate and direct their respective teams.
- Monitor and manage food costs and resources effectively, ensuring the daily passenger and crew food allocation is met.
- Achieve CSQ targets and work proactively towards increasing scores by ensuring a strong team ethos of attention to detail.
- Effectively resolve passenger issues or complaints in the correct manner relating to the department.
- Liaise with Celebrity Guest Chefs, working with them to ensure understanding of the individual concept and specific standards to be maintained by the team.
- Monitor and review food orders placed taking into account consumption history and storing schedules. Authorise the requisition of food orders at the required level and identify slow moving food items.
- Effectively manage the volumes of provisions ordered and stock rotation of fresh produce.
- Ensure all areas and equipment are operated and maintained in a sanitised and clean state at all times, undertaking regular inspections and implementing effective cleaning schedules.
Experience / Qualifications
- City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent recognised hotel / culinary diploma / qualification
- NVQ I or II Food Production / Preparation qualification or equivalent
- Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
- Experience of working within a 4 / 5 star volume hotel or restaurant establishment preferred
- Awareness of budgets and food wastage gained within a corporate environment
- Competent IT skills
- Good command of written and spoken English
Please note this advert is not for an immediate vacancy but for a talent pool position.
Carnival UK
Carnival UK is a market leader in the cruise industry, widely recognised by our famous brands P&O Cruises and Cunard. We operate ships all over the world and provide unforgettable holiday experiences to our guests. At Carnival UK, we are about to go through a huge amount of growth and with 2 new ships on the horizon, Carnival UK has big plans for the future!
P&O Cruises
One of the most recognizable and respected names in travel, market-leading P&O Cruises has been operating for more than 170 years. With seven ships in the fleet, from our family friendly flagship Britannia, to Iona, our newest cruise ship which is the largest ever built for the British market, P&O Cruises creates extraordinary travel experiences. We are expecting Iona's sister ship in 2022.
P&O Cruises offers the most stylish and contemporary destinations including the Caribbean, South America, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands and Round the World cruises.
Cunard
Cunard is an international luxury travel brand offering unparalleled experiences on board the most iconic Ocean Liners in the world; Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Cunard celebrates the freedom to travel and with an incomparable heritage of over 175 years and outstanding White Star Service, Cunard continues to set new standards in ocean travel. Queen Mary 2 provides the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service between New York and Southampton, England. In 2022 our 4th Queen will join our Cunard fleet.
At Carnival UK as part of Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priorities are to operate safely, to protect the environment, and to be in compliance everywhere we operate in the world. On this foundation, we aspire to deliver unmatched joyful vacations for our Guests, always exceeding their expectations. We are committed to a positive and just corporate culture, based on inclusion and the power of diversity. We operate with integrity, trust and respect for each other - seeking collaboration, candour, openness and transparency at all times. And we intend to be an exemplary corporate citizen leaving the people and the places we touch even better.
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