Executive Sous Chef - Cruise Galley Leader & Culinary Ops

OSM Thome Limited; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OSM Thome Recruitment is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef for Royal Caribbean Group on a cruise ship. The Executive Sous Chef provides leadership in galley operations and ensures galley areas operate according to Company Operating Standards and guest satisfaction goals.

You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, manage production, food cost controls, HACCP/USPH compliance, and coordinate provisioning and schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certified chef apprenticeship required.
• 6–8 years of progressive culinary leadership in high-volume settings.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or higher in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, USPH and global food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and production planning.
• Monitor food quality, preparation, and presentation to meet standards.
• Lead and mentor Sous Chefs and junior staff through training and evaluations.
• Coordinate requisitions, provisioning, storage, and quality inspections per HACCP/USPH.
• Develop schedules to maximize productivity while complying with work/rest regulations.
• Conduct daily tastings and inspections to ensure flavor, presentation, and sanitation.
• Oversee equipment inspections, maintenance tracking, and safety audits.
• Drive sanitation through public health inspections and HACCP logs.
• Contribute to financial performance via waste management and labor planning.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Food cost control

Team leadership

Multicultural team management

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or chef apprenticeship

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

OSM Thome Recruitment is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef for Royal Caribbean Group on a cruise ship. The Executive Sous Chef provides leadership in galley operations and ensures galley areas operate according to Company Operating Standards and guest satisfaction goals.

You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, manage production, food cost controls, HACCP/USPH compliance, and coordinate provisioning and schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining safety and quality.