Executive Chef

Small bespoke ships and unique itineraries...is this what you’re looking for? Then we are looking for you! Join the Fred. Olsen family and lead an excellent team delivering an outstanding service whilst travelling the world.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family run company, well known for our quality cruises and the ‘personal’ touch we offer our guests. We believe the journey is just as important as the destination.

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall culinary operation, production, maintenance and key personnel in the galley on board the ship, with duties and responsibilities including:

• Oversight of all food preparation and production onboard;
• Planning, maintaining and inspecting store, in line with budgeting requirements;
• Daily menu briefings and quality control tastings;
• Departmental reporting;
• Guest interaction;
• Promotion of sales;
• Management, training and development of Galley team members.

Applicants should possess the following skills, qualifications and qualities:

• 3 - 6 years of progressive food preparation experience in high volume cruise ships/top quality hotels or restaurants in a similar rank;
• Completion of an approved certificate or degree granting culinary program;
• Demonstrated ability to run all sections of the Galley, ability to lead and train staff, and able to supervise a staff of over 60 people, delegating and overseeing food production in a multi-unit operation;
• Ability to write and create menus of varying themes and teach such dishes and presentations;
• Ability to provide culinary presentations and demonstrations;
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently;
• Ability to analyse and interpret procedure manuals, memos, technical procedures or governmental regulations;
• Must be computer literate and familiar with the Fidelio Material Management system and the checking and authorising of movements of all food related items.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a work rotation of three months on board followed by 6 weeks of leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations whilst enhancing our guests' holiday experience. This is your chance to give our guests the experience of a lifetime!

**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**

**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**