Executive Sous Chef - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

Scenic Tours Europe AG; Mississippi; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Executive Sous Chef for an on-board luxury river cruise. This role involves supporting the executive chef, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring high standards in food preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate should have a robust culinary background and strong leadership skills, along with the ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years’ experience as a sous chef.
• Proficient in English.
• Experience in 4* or 5* operations.

Responsibilities

• Relieve the executive chef during absence.
• Ensure proper food preparation and presentation.
• Conduct training sessions for the galley team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Culinary Presentation

Stress Management

Education

Culinary Schooling or Apprenticeship

Tools

MS-Office

HACCP Knowledge

Job description

Executive Sous Chef - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

River - Galley - Europe, Multiple Countries - Seasonal

Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef
Requirements:

• Min. 2 years’ experience as a sous chef
• Have an apprenticeship as chef or culinary schooling
• Experience in a 4* or 5* operations
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of HACCP
• MS-Office computer skills and budgetary knowledge
• Experience in ordering and inventory
• Strong leadership skills and team-player
• Self-organized, disciplined, and reliable
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to conduct trainings
• Stress tolerant
• Familiar with a multicultural working environment
• Have an eye for excellent food presentation

Role and Responsibilities:

• Relieve the executive chef during absence
• Provide professional and courteous service at designated workstations in accordance with company standards and procedures
• Have knowledge of food menus and company recipes
• Welcome and greet guests when in the restaurant or in any public area
• Ensure proper setup and “mise en place” for lunch and dinner service as per company standards
• Ensure the preparation of crew food
• Assist the executive chef with training sessions of the galley team
• Ensure timely preparation of show plates for the daily menu briefing with the restaurant team
• Evaluate the galley team regularly and provide feedback to the executive chef, including needed disciplinary actions
• Ensure distribution of daily recipes
• Assist with quality checks
• Assist with monthly inventories, purchase orders and responsible for delivery controls
• Ensure proper handover between shifts
• Take an active role in creating a positive work environment between all departments
• Ensure correct food items rotation (FIFO), storing, labeling, and temperature control at all workstations
• Attend and conduct cooking demonstrations
• Inform supervisor about any guest complaint when necessary
• Keep a record/list of breakage and monitor costs of breakage/damage and notify supervisor if necessary
• Ensure and maintain cleanliness front and back of house according to HACCP and safety regulations including log-keeping
• Ensure correct handling of all equipment, machinery, and chemicals
• Report any potential safety hazards

Side Tasks:

• Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings
• Participate in all safety drills and ensure solid knowledge of designated safety role
• Perform other duties as instructed by the supervisor, e.g. luggage service, loading, and garbage off-loading
• Assist with monthly inventories as per supervisor's instructions
• Assist other departments as per supervisor's instructions

Apply: Executive Sous Chef - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

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