Lead Chef Tournant - Kitchen Ops & Training

Celebrity Cruises; Italia; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Executive Chef to direct and elevate culinary operations aboard the vessel. You will lead the kitchen brigade, oversee multiple sections, and ensure strict adherence to recipes, taste standards, and health codes.

With extensive experience in upscale hospitality and cruise line environments, you will drive quality, cost controls, and staff development while coordinating with the Sous Chef and corporate office.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service.
• At least 2 years as Chef Tournant.
• Strong management skills in multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills.
• Superior guest service, teambuilding and conflict resolution abilities.
• Knowledge of personalized service principles and guest satisfaction evaluation.
• Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling and evaluating abilities.
• Proficient with common computer software.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, adjustments).
• Ability to write reports and liaise with ship officers and corporate office.

Responsabilidades

• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates direct reports with the Sous Chef.
• Maintain excellent food knowledge and culinary terms.
• Read and follow company recipes ensuring taste and quality standards.
• Coordinate and supervise all team members in their section and delegate tasks.
• Review recipes daily and maintain recipe folders in immaculate condition.
• Handle requests from supervisors, including show plates, tastings, and samples.
• Monitor production levels and suggest cost-saving improvements.
• Prepare daily electronic food requisitions and verify deliveries against orders.
• Oversee main kitchen sections and ensure HACCP and health standards are met.
• Ensure readiness for USPH inspections and compliance with company rules.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Culinary knowledge

Recipe execution

Kitchen versatility

Team supervision

Quality control

Cost awareness

Food safety HACCP

Reporting & compliance

Bilingual reporting

Herramientas

Computer software

Descripción del empleo

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Executive Chef to direct and elevate culinary operations aboard the vessel. You will lead the kitchen brigade, oversee multiple sections, and ensure strict adherence to recipes, taste standards, and health codes.

With extensive experience in upscale hospitality and cruise line environments, you will drive quality, cost controls, and staff development while coordinating with the Sous Chef and corporate office.