Chef de Partie for Orient Express Sailing Yachts.

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Chef de Partie on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
The Chef de Partie is responsible to create the best culinary experience for the guests and crew, according to the culinary partners’ guidelines, offering them an outstanding service, through the preparation of a large variety of menus. 

Key Responsibilities

• Directs, coaches, supports and supervises (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.
• Must have excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
• Must be able to read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes by maintaining the quality and consistency in taste according to the instructions provided by the corporate office.
• Coordinates and supervises all team members assigned to their section, assign and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Undertakes recipe reviews daily. Maintains recipe folders in immaculate condition.
• Responsible for follow-through on any request within the area of responsibility received from the direct supervisor; this may include show plates, food samples and random food tastings.
• Controls production levels and recommend ideas for improvements and better cost controlling.
• Prepares daily food requisitions needed for his section production and countercheck deliveries for its accuracy; Reports any discrepancies to his immediate supervisor.
• Must be able to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production.
• Maintains and ensures that Public Health are followed according to company standards and expectation and always followed within their section.
• Ensures that the USPH and HACCP protocols are carried out correctly.
• Responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.
• Identifies potential expense reductions through cost control.
• Analyzes operational problems and establishes controls. 
• Ensures that items are requisitioned in correct quantities, within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established control procedures.
• Conducts workstation spot checks to ensure items are correctly stored to minimize deterioration and waste.
• Monitors the assignment of duties and responsibilities to their staff.
• Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service are met.
• Makes recommendations regarding personnel actions such as new hire requests and discharges, to ensure adequate and continuous staffing.
• Inspects workstations, work areas, equipment, etc. to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
• Active participation in onboard training programs.
• Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request. 

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Languages: Fluent English.
• Education: High school degree or related. Culinary training mandatory.
• Previous professional experience: 3 years in a similar capacity in a luxury culinary environment.
• Shipboard experience: Not required but preferred. 
• Valid STCW certificates.
• Valid Pre-Employment Medical.
• C1D visa mandatory for all positions. 

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.