Culinary Instructor

Celebrity Cruises; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Culinary Training Manager to develop and execute the Culinary Training & Development strategy for all culinary crew members. The role involves conducting training sessions, mentoring kitchen staff, and maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in culinary arts and teaching, with certifications being a plus. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring all culinary standards and service quality are met, enhancing the overall dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a culinary teacher or instructor.
• Strong background in training and development.
• Possesses formal education and practical experience in the culinary field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall Culinary Training & Development strategy.
• Conduct relevant training and follow-up audits.
• Assist in identifying crew members for career advancement.
• Provide ongoing training on company standards to culinary employees.
• Create daily training schedules and feedback reports.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Training and development

Teaching and communication

Education

Culinary training certificates

Job description

Develop and execute the ship’s overall Culinary Training & Development strategy for all Culinary crew members with 2 or fewer stripes.

Ensure understanding and delivery of the company’s service standards, training materials, operational practices, and rating systems for the Culinary Department.

Conduct relevant training and follow‑up audits to ensure these standards are being met consistently.

Collaboration with Senior Culinary Leadership

• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in identifying crew members with the potential for career advancement.
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate crew members who may not meet the required skill set or attitude and determine their future role within the team.

Coaching & Staff Development

• Provide ongoing training on company standards and best practices to all culinary employees.
• Conduct role‑play sessions and hands‑on training for crew members at their respective workstations.
• Offer constructive feedback during coaching sessions and performance audits.

Training Scheduling & Reporting

• Create daily training schedules and feedback reports, presenting them to the Executive Chef.
• Organize and execute daily daytime training sessions (45 minutes per group) for crew members on port days, ensuring relevant performance, revenue, and ratings data inform participant selection.
• Conduct nightly follow‑up performance audits and provide feedback to the crew members and the Executive Chef.

Performance Audits & One‑on‑One Coaching

• Conduct performance audits and coaching sessions during sea days, providing feedback to both crew members and management.
• Identify low performers and work with the Executive Chef to create improvement plans for those who may require additional training or support.

Mentorship for Senior Staff

• Coach and mentor Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and Chef de Partie on effectively conducting training sessions, including facility setup, session flow, feedback delivery, and session evaluation.

Qualifications

• Candidate should work as a culinary teacher or instructor in a culinary academy or institute.
• Strong background in training and development, teaching, and communication.
• Possesses culinary expertise, formal education, and practical experience in the culinary field.
• Having culinary training and certificates is a plus.