Shipboard Executive Chef & Culinary Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard a Disney vessel, ensuring seamless operation of galley and hotel stores. You will oversee all food offerings, group and special requests, and ensure culinary standards shipboard.

You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations and hold an Officer level role with responsibilities across menu design, training, and line service.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a leader in high-volume hotel or restaurant operations.
• Certified working Chef or equivalent Culinary Arts degree.
• Shipboard experience is required.
• Evidence of career progression in the culinary field.
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, services, and equipment.
• Ability to calculate and manage cost potentials/projections and understand impact on budgets.
• Ability to write and cost high-quality menus and train the team to implementation.
• Ability to lead multi-functional and diverse areas.

Responsibilities

• Follow company recipe guidelines for assigned responsibilities using recipe booklets and audits.
• Meet food cost budgets and targets as set by the Food Manager onboard.
• Order stores for assigned responsibilities using MMS for up to 3,000 meals daily.
• Inventory control (par levels, turnover, and replenishment).
• Monitor handling and maintenance of operating equipment; report needs via maintenance system.
• Organize staff meetings and lead the culinary team.
• Responsibilities include buffet, a la carte, production and line service.
• Lead culinary team; manage personnel files, performance reviews, and crew development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pressure handling

Culinary leadership

Menu costing

Staff training

Education

Certified working Chef or equivalent Culinary Arts degree

College degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Materials Management System (MMS)

Onboard maintenance system

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the galley team aboard a Disney vessel, ensuring seamless operation of galley and hotel stores. You will oversee all food offerings, group and special requests, and ensure culinary standards shipboard.

You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations and hold an Officer level role with responsibilities across menu design, training, and line service.