Lead Tournant Chef - Kitchen Leadership & Cost Control

Celebrity Cruises; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced Chef Tournant to lead and mentor kitchen staff aboard our luxury vessels. You will oversee multiple sections, maintain high culinary standards, and ensure consistent quality across all menus and recipes.

With 5+ years in upscale hospitality and shipboard experience, you will manage costs, HACCP compliance, and collaborate with the corporate culinary office to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong management and leadership abilities in a multicultural, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Knowledge of personalized guest service principles, quality standards, and guest satisfaction evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coaches, supervises, and evaluates kitchen staff.
• Maintains HACCP and health standards per company and international guidelines.
• Oversees main kitchen sections and ensures taste and presentation accuracy.
• Controls production levels and cost containment through inventory and waste management.
• Coordinates with corporate culinary to ensure recipes and standards are followed.
• Prepares and reviews daily requisitions and ensures timely deliveries.
• Trains staff to deliver exceptional guest service.

Skills

Management skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Guest service knowledge

Education

Culinary school degree

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is seeking an experienced Chef Tournant to lead and mentor kitchen staff aboard our luxury vessels. You will oversee multiple sections, maintain high culinary standards, and ensure consistent quality across all menus and recipes.

With 5+ years in upscale hospitality and shipboard experience, you will manage costs, HACCP compliance, and collaborate with the corporate culinary office to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests worldwide.