Chef de Partie — Cruise Kitchen Lead

Celebrity Cruises; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen station aboard our luxury ships, ensuring every dish meets our high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency with a dedicated culinary team.

You will oversee daily production, follow recipes, support tastings and special requests, monitor waste, coach junior staff, and collaborate with shipboard and corporate leadership to deliver exceptional dining.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting environment.
• Culinary school degree required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to coach and support team members while maintaining high performance standards.
• Strong understanding of guest service excellence and quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge of inventory management, cost control, and basic accounting practices.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain effective working relationships with shipboard and corporate leadership.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production within assigned kitchen sections, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Follow company recipes, preparation methods, and culinary standards with precision.
• Support food tastings, special requests, and service presentations as required.
• Monitor production levels and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain complete readiness to support multiple kitchen areas when operational needs require.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Cost control

Inventory management

Education

Culinary school degree

Job description

Celebrity Cruises seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen station aboard our luxury ships, ensuring every dish meets our high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency with a dedicated culinary team.

You will oversee daily production, follow recipes, support tastings and special requests, monitor waste, coach junior staff, and collaborate with shipboard and corporate leadership to deliver exceptional dining.