Chef de Partie - Sushi

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Chef de Partie (CDP) Sushi supervises and manages the assigned Galley Team for all sushi and Asian food preparation in the World Café, ensuring the smooth operation, presentation and delivery, over the
course of service, and that the quality standards & procedures are in line with Company Procedures and STAR Service Standards.
You are required to have an in depth understanding of Asian cooking methods, Sushi Knowledge/Skills and demonstrate high levels of organization; it is your responsibility to ensure safe, quality food
production, and to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to ensure Guest satisfaction and repeat business, which in turn, will increase revenue and profitability of the company.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily preparation work in the assigned area including filleting fish and preparing sushi to fill the sushi case and Guest orders; maintain proper rotations of products in all chillers to minimize wastage.
Assist with menu planning & development including creativity & experimentation with new trends, menu ideas & sushi recipes, ensuring compliance with weight & measurement requirements and all
Public Health Policies.
Fulfill any last-minute requests, within your area of responsibility, due to special functions, itinerary changes and/or other unforeseen changes, as instructed by the relevant Supervisor and/or Manager on
duty; communicate the status of assigned section in terms of food production, equipment, maintenance, performance of staff or any other topics related to the section to the relevant parties.
Prepare food samples whenever the Executive Chef deem necessary (show plates, tastings, recipe trials, etc.); relieve cooks and help in various areas of the kitchen, as required.
Oversee the entire Service Line at assigned section during meals hours, ensuring that the food served is in line with Viking STAR Service Standards.
Prepare requisitions for the daily food production, counterchecking merchandise in Galley Stores to avoid overstocking/wastage of items; countercheck daily deliveries from the Storeroom to ensure its
accuracy; control and monitor working hours of Galley personnel assigned to the relevant section.
Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain clean as you go work habits.
Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check the food quality of the assigned venue to ensure that all food outlets & displays are in line with the quality and
cleanliness of all Public Health Policies and Vikings STAR Service Standards; undertake recipe reviews on a daily basis, and if additionally requested by the Executive Chef/Outlet Chef, maintain recipe folders (containing all recipes).
Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maximizing crew satisfaction, productivity and retention; meet with Team Leaders on a daily basis for The Daily Reunion, to provide feedback & operational updates
as well as to ensure that your department is performing to Vikings STAR Service Standards.
Regularly inspect that the mise-en-place for all areas are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.
Provide the highest level of comfort and service to Guests, as per Vikings STAR Service Standards and all Public Health Policies; manage service according to Guest flow, embarkation & disembarkation, sea
day activities & other activities.
Appoint and enforce specific job responsibilities to all key personnel working under the direction of the
CDP Sushi and establish the manner and means to train personnel.
Provide competent leadership to all direct reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conducting performance reviews, including discipline as needed, ensuring Maritime Labor Convention
(MLC) compliance and onboard training, succession planning, crew communication and recognition.
Ensure you always wear the appropriate and task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as
required for your duties onboard. Always use correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Uphold impeccable grooming standards within your team at all times by complying with Vikings Image
and Uniform Standards.
Ensure that company property is appropriately secured and protected, especially during rough weather
conditions, in order to prevent unnecessary loss or damage.
Demonstrates outstanding flexibility: able to work at different times of the day, under pressure and
reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking at all times.
This document describes the primary activities, duties and responsibilities of this position. Your manager or
supervisor may assign additional duties and responsibilities to you.
YOUR PROFILE

A required minimum of five years sushi experience, including at least two years experience as a CDP
Sushi or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality environment; extensive European culinary training
is an advantage.
Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate
documents, such as menus and recipes.
Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene
standards, as well as an excellent knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies are required; team
builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills and coaching abilities.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 70+ lbs. (31KGs) on a daily basis,
and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.