Chef de Partie Pizza

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Description

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, we operate a fleet of modern Love Boats each offering exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly and attentive service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

As Chef de Partie Pizza you will create lasting memories by baking and delivering the Best Neapolitan-style Pizza at Sea!

Key Responsibilities

• Delights passengers by delivering the best Neapolitan-style Pizza at Sea, From traditional Margherita and pepperoni to the daily specials.
• Responsible for culinary operations in the Top-Deck pizzeria always ensuring Neapolitan-style pizza is hand-tossed and freshly baked right on deck according to Company recipes and preparation methods.
• Always monitors the consumption of ingredients required for daily pizza production, minimizes food waste, and plans orders accordingly. Informs Executive Chef when fluctuations occur.
• Effectively supervises the Demi Chef De Partie Pizza and Commis Chef during baking and mise-en-place operations and provides the required training/coaching classes. 
• Always ensures that Pizza recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff.
• Share responsibility with the Demi Chef de Partie Pizza for managing the budget and achieving cost targets in the Pizzeria as directed by the Chief Baker and Executive Chef.
• Continually strives to improve on production methods and skills, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the pizza products.
• Observes each teammate’s performance using role descriptions as a guide and identifies top performers and mentors them for career advancement or promotion.
• Continually trains and coaches pizza-making staff in production methods, baking techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a "Pizzaiolo" from high-volume handmade pizza production.
• Formal Pizzaiolo Certification (preferred).
• Solid knowledge of the Neapolitan Pizza process and procedures, including dough preparation methods, baking techniques, and toppings.
• Solid knowledge of different Pizza styles, from traditional Margherita and Pepperoni to other specialty Pizzas.
• Good English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests. 
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities. 
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality. 
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience. 
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, double cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.