Chef de Cuisine – Shipboard Culinary Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan Option

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard its ships, coordinating all food offerings and supervising crew to uphold the highest culinary standards.

You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations, overseeing menus, training, and cost control while managing a diverse crew in a shipboard environment. This is a demanding, rewarding role at sea.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership in high-volume hotel or restaurant operations.
• Certified working Chef or Culinary Arts degree.
• Shipboard experience required.
• Demonstrated career progression in culinary.
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, services, and equipment.
• Write and cost menus; train crew to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead galley team and ensure seamless operation of galley and hotel stores.
• Coordinate all food offerings including group and special requests.
• Monitor inventory, cost budgets, and MMS ordering.
• Oversee training, crew development, and performance reviews.
• Organize staff meetings and lead service across buffet and a la carte.
• Maintain safety and quality standards onboard.

Skills

Shipboard experience

Leadership

Culinary arts degree

Menu development

Cost control

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree

College degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Disney Cruise Line seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard its ships, coordinating all food offerings and supervising crew to uphold the highest culinary standards.

You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations, overseeing menus, training, and cost control while managing a diverse crew in a shipboard environment. This is a demanding, rewarding role at sea.