Shipboard Chef Tournant: Lead, Train & Elevate Kitchens

Celebrity Cruises; Norway; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced Executive Chef Tournant to lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team aboard ship. You will supervise sections, ensure adherence to recipes, quality and cost controls, and coordinate with the Sous Chef to maintain high culinary standards.

Ideal candidate has shipboard experience, strong managerial and communication skills, and a solid foundation in HACCP and guest service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banquet service.
• At least 2 years as Chef Tournant; shipboard experience preferred.
• Culinary school degree is required.
• Strong management, communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of guest service standards and HACCP principles.
• Ability to coordinate kitchen sections and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates all direct reports with the Sous Chef.
• Read and follow company recipes to maintain quality and taste.
• Oversee any main kitchen section and its entire food production.
• Coordinate and supervise all team members in their section; delegate tasks.
• Review recipes daily and maintain recipe folders in good condition.
• Ensure health standards and HACCP program are followed.
• Prepare daily food requisitions and verify deliveries for accuracy.
• Prepare show plates, tastings, and food samples as requested.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Food knowledge

Multicultural teamwork

HACCP awareness

Education

Culinary school degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced Executive Chef Tournant to lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team aboard ship. You will supervise sections, ensure adherence to recipes, quality and cost controls, and coordinate with the Sous Chef to maintain high culinary standards.

Ideal candidate has shipboard experience, strong managerial and communication skills, and a solid foundation in HACCP and guest service excellence.