Executive Sous Chef

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Executive Chef

Description

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer 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, attentive and authentic 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 Executive Sous Chef  you will be responsible for leading the Buffet and Alternative Dining Galley teams in producing and delivering the best possible culinary experience at sea, in line with the Company’s values and brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully manages the Galley team during operational activities as directed by the Executive Chef. 
• Supervises food product delivery in the Buffet Area, Bell Box, and Alternative Dining outlets, ensuring consistency by always requiring adherence to Company recipes, adequate production quantities, and correct execution methods.
• Regularly makes professional and visible appearances in all Lido Deck and Alternative Dining food outlets as directed by the Executive Chef. 
• Always ensures menu options are available for passengers with special dietary requirements / requests, and advises passengers when possible. 
• Always actively participates in daily meetings with Galley management to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, and upcoming production and events. 
• Manages operating times, in collaboration with the Lido Manager, to always ensure that Lido Deck food outlets open on time. 
•  Successfully collaborates with supervisors in other Galley sections to ensure a steady and cost-effective supply of food product in the Horizon Court. 
• Always controls food consumption through portion and production control and by ensuring adherence to Company recipes. 
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all budgeted stock level targets to manage cost control. 
• Assists the Executive Chef in ensuring appropriate training and orientation is provided to all Galley staff, particularly those assigned to the Buffet Area. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Culinary Arts from a recognized culinary institution or three-year apprenticeship in lieu thereof.
• Minimum of five years of experience in large volume hotel or culinaryoperations preferably with cruise ship experience of which at least two years of experience were as Executive Sous Chef or Chef De Cuisine.
• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines and demonstrable cooking techniques. 
• Ability to lead and train subordinates and provide clear direction under pressure.
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and job-related computer software.
• 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, single 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.