Shipboard Executive Chef – Galley Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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. You will oversee all food offerings, group meals, and special requests while ensuring culinary standards and safety.

You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations and lead a multi-functional team, with responsibilities including menu development, cost control, and crew training on a shipboard platform.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leadership in a high-volume culinary operation aboard a ship or similar setting.
• Certified working Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts.
• Shipboard experience is REQUIRED.
• Proven career progression in the culinary field.
• Working knowledge of food & beverage products, services, and equipment.
• Understand cost potentials/projections and budgeting impact.
• Write and cost high-quality menus based on themes and seasons.
• Write recipes and train the team to top culinary standards.
• Lead culinary team across assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate initiative and strong leadership.
• Able to manage multi-functional and diverse areas.
• Maintain composure under tight deadlines and financial goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• College degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow company recipe guidelines for assigned duties using recipe booklets and audits.
• Meet food cost budgets and targets set by the Food Manager onboard.
• Order stores via MMS for up to 3,000 meals daily.
• Inventory control including par levels turnover and replenishment.
• Monitor equipment handling and report maintenance needs.
• Organize staff meetings.
• Handle buffet, à la carte, production and line service.
• Provide leadership for direct reports including training and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Menu writing

Training

Crew development

Communication

Pressure tolerance

Team management

F&B knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

MMS (Materials Management 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, group meals, and special requests while ensuring culinary standards and safety.

You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations and lead a multi-functional team, with responsibilities including menu development, cost control, and crew training on a shipboard platform.