Executive Chef, Shipboard Galley Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan Option

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard a Disney vessel, coordinating all food offerings and training crew while upholding culinary standards.

With 4+ years in a high-volume kitchen, shipboard experience, and cost-control skills, you will drive menus, cost targets, and staff development in a dynamic maritime setting.

This is a shipboard role with benefits, safety responsibilities, and the opportunity to deliver world-class dining at sea.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading a high-volume culinary operation in a hotel or restaurant.
• Certified working Chef or Culinary Arts degree.
• Shipboard experience required.
• Proven ability to manage cost potentials, budgets and inventory.
• Ability to write and cost menus and train the team to high standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• College degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipe guidelines for assigned responsibilities using recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits.
• Meet food cost budgets and targets set by the Food Manager onboard.
• Order stores for assigned responsibilities via MMS for up to 3,000 meals daily.
• Inventory control (par levels, turnover and replenishment).
• Monitor handling and maintenance of equipment; report needs through onboard maintenance system.
• Organize staff meetings.
• Responsibilities include buffet, a la carte, production and line service.
• Provide leadership for all direct reports, including performance reviews and crew development.

Skills

Leadership

Shipboard experience

Cost control

Menu development

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

Certified working Chef or Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Disney Cruise Line seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard a Disney vessel, coordinating all food offerings and training crew while upholding culinary standards.

With 4+ years in a high-volume kitchen, shipboard experience, and cost-control skills, you will drive menus, cost targets, and staff development in a dynamic maritime setting.

This is a shipboard role with benefits, safety responsibilities, and the opportunity to deliver world-class dining at sea.