Chef Gardemanger

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At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family! 

POSITION SUMMARY
This is a job onboard a Cruise Ship. The Chef Garde Manger’s primary responsibility is to manage the operations of the cold food preparation galley for either Norwegian Cruise Line or Orient Lines, to ensure that the line's high standards are achieved and maintained within budgetary limitations. Is a top professional with cold food presentation and displays and has a passion for the Culinary arts.

This includes all practices, procedures, training and guest satisfaction levels. A procedural approach to managing the entire onboard galley department must be employed, utilizing modern management principles as well as incorporating technological innovations where practical in order to deliver top quality guest service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Attend and participate in the weekly Galley Management meeting.
• Assist with scheduling and preparing for the monthly departmental meeting with all of the culinary management and crew.
• Provide continuous training to the crew on modern preparation and presentation techniques as well as on Company established recipes and menu grids.
• Ensure cross-training between galleys is in place.
• Monitor galley crew member performance. Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual. Make recommendations to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef regarding succession planning.
• Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure that performance evaluations of all galley personnel are carried out as per Company policy in a fair and equitable manner, based on actual performance and results achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Garde Manger Chef in a large size cruise ship or multi-venue, high volume, luxury hotel or resort.
o Has the ability to taste all foods to assure correct preparation
o Experience with high volume, 3 meal restaurants
o Must have excellent knowledge of cold food preparation and presentation as well as:
 Garde Manger classics (Terrines Pâtés, cold salads and dressings)
 Hors d’ oeuvres and canapés
 Preservation techniques (curing, smoking and brining)
 Leaf and compound salads (American, European and Asian)
 Classical and contemporary sandwiches and wraps
 Italian antipasti, Spanish tapas and Mediterranean Mezze
 Sushi preparation
 Ice carving
o Experience with very busy banquet operations and presentations
o Experience with modern buffet operations to include set-up and action stations.
o Experience implementing new food concepts and menus
o Demonstrated knowledge of beverage products and the ability to pair wines with cuisine
o Track record of successfully managing food cost and inventory control
• Intermediate to Advanced ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English is required; and other languages are preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced Typing and Computer software Skills: Microsoft Word & Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, IBM AS400, Fidelio, Micros.

EDUCATION
• Bachelors degree in a Culinary discipline or foreign equivalency is required.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized culinary institution is required.

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.