Chef Tournant - Senior Kitchen Leader, Multisection

Celebrity Cruises; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Chef Tournant to oversee production across multiple kitchen stations aboard our luxury ships in the UAE region. You will coach and supervise a diverse culinary team, ensuring high standards of taste, consistency, and presentation.

The role requires 5+ years in upscale hospitality, strong management, and extensive knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and cost control. Travel ships, shift flexibility, and corporate guidelines form the backbone of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or banquet service.
• At least 2 years as Chef Tournant.
• Strong leadership in multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coaches, supervises, and evaluates direct reports.
• Maintain HACCP and public health compliance according to standards.
• Oversee main kitchen sections and their production levels.
• Coordinate and supervise all team members; delegate tasks.
• Prepare daily requisitions and verify deliveries for accuracy.
• Read and follow company recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide cost-control ideas and improve production efficiency.
• Report to supervisor and maintain professional appearance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teambuilding

Conflict resolution

Needs assessment

Quality standards

Guest satisfaction

Planning

Coaching

Organizing

Staffing

Controlling

Tools

Excel

Costing software

Job description

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Chef Tournant to oversee production across multiple kitchen stations aboard our luxury ships in the UAE region. You will coach and supervise a diverse culinary team, ensuring high standards of taste, consistency, and presentation.

The role requires 5+ years in upscale hospitality, strong management, and extensive knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and cost control. Travel ships, shift flexibility, and corporate guidelines form the backbone of daily operations.