Excecutive Chef (m/w) for 5*+ International Cruise Line

Excecutive Chef (m/w) for 5*+ Cruise Line with ships for 200 - 400 passengers

Duties:

• management of all shipboard food preparation to ensure that the line’s high culinary standard of cuisine is maintained within the budgetary limitation
• supervises the Executive Sous Chef in all aspects of food preparation
• overall in charge of performance and training for all cooks and utilities
• strives to meet food cost targets and savings for the entire operation as determined by the company’s budget
• responsible for maintaining the company standards for food service and for achieving the yearly goal for the galley scores in the guest comment cards
• ensures that all pertinent Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) and Safety Management System (SMS) and Public Health (US/UKPH) standards are being upheld
• develops and implements cleaning schedules for all galley outlets, oversees and follows up on their execution
• responsible for the training and education of all those involved in food service on board
• ensure that uniform and personal hygiene policies are followed according company guidelines

Requirements:

• formal degree in food management from a recognised International culinary institution
• thorough knowledge of cruise ship catering operation
• thorough knowledge of food preparation, presentation and preservation procedures
• thorough knowledge of menu construction/engineering
• thorough knowledge of Public Health and Sanitation's regulations and procedures
• ability to plan, execute and follow up on food promotions and other activities that will increase guests cruising experience
• ability to train and motivate a team
• strong command of the English and any additional language (preferable German and French) combined with good verbal and written skills

For further information please apply online or per e-mail with your detailed CV with photo and certificates/written references of your previous employers.

Ms Anita Schweinzer is looking forward to receiving your documents.

Please note that we can only answer and consider complete applications (= detailed complete CV with photo, certificates), also fulfilling the minimum requirements above.