Chef de Partie

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Set sail on an exciting career course with Princess Cruises! One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities. Princess Cruises is the employer of choice in the cruise industry. We offer exceptional facilities and extensive learning and recreational programs for our crew. Join our team and you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Working for Princess Cruises is ideal if you are looking to take your career to the next level and enjoy a challenging and unique environment. As a Chef de Partie, you will be assisting the Sous Chef in producing and delivering the best possible culinary experience at sea.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Supervises product delivery in assigned Galley station, ensuring quality and consistency by always requiring adherence to Company recipes, adequate production quantities, correct execution methods, and picture presentation as the minimum standard. 
• Continually ensures product execution in assigned section through control of mise en place during preparation and frequent tasting, as instructed by the Executive Chef or his / her representative. 
• Always ensures that assigned section recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff. 
• Effectively supervises assigned Galley staff during operational activities, as directed by the Executive Chef or his / her representative, including monitoring compliance with production and storage requirements such as temperature / blast-chiller log recording. 
• Always creates an effective and efficient daily production schedule for assigned section, under the direction of the Executive Chef or his / her representative, as required by the itinerary and various outlets.
• Continually trains and coaches assigned staff in correct production methods and skills, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.
• Ensures batch cooking / preparation process is practiced to eliminate waste. 
• Always meets cost targets as directed by the Executive Chef or his/her representative

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of experience in the galley with at least two years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie a high production culinary environment at a large Food and Beverage establishment and or Cruise Ship
• Must possess a formal qualification in culinary arts from a recognized culinary training institution
• Must possess the ability to supervise multicultural crew members
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and job related computer software
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written

Along with a challenging career and worldwide travel opportunities, Princess Cruises offers many other benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, shared cabin accommodations, meals, and access to crew facilities such as a crew bar, fitness center, pool and a recreation center.

Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess Cruises team. Together, we share our world, share our hearts, and create lasting memories.