Shipboard Chef de Cuisine: Galley Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard a Disney vessel. You will oversee all food offerings, ensure culinary standards, and train crew to deliver exceptional service while managing costs and inventories. The role reports to the Assistant Manager Food Operations and requires shipboard experience.

You will coordinate production for buffet, a la carte, and group meals, while maintaining high quality and safety standards in a dynamic cruise environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading high-volume culinary operations in hotel or restaurant settings
• Certified working Chef or Culinay Arts degree
• Shipboard experience REQUIRED
• Career progression in culinary field
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, services, and equipment
• Cost analysis and budget awareness
• Menu development based on seasonal availability
• Recipe costing and team training to standards
• Leadership of multi-functional teams
• Ability to work under tight timeframes and financial goals
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Follow company recipe guidelines and maintain plate presentation
• Meet food cost budgets and targets
• Order stores via MMS for up to 3,000 meals daily
• Inventory control and stock replenishment
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance needs
• Organize staff meetings and lead the culinary team
• Handle buffet, a la carte, production and line service
• Provide leadership and performance reviews for crew, training and recognition

Skills

Leadership

Shipboard experience

Cost control

Menu development

Staff coaching

Working under pressure

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Certified working Chef

Tools

MMS - Materials Management System

Onboard maintenance system

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard a Disney vessel. You will oversee all food offerings, ensure culinary standards, and train crew to deliver exceptional service while managing costs and inventories. The role reports to the Assistant Manager Food Operations and requires shipboard experience.

You will coordinate production for buffet, a la carte, and group meals, while maintaining high quality and safety standards in a dynamic cruise environment.