Shipboard Sous Chef & Culinary Team Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Sous Chef to join the shipboard culinary team and work with the Chef de Cuisine to drive a diverse, high-standard kitchen operation.

You will lead a multicultural crew, ensure allergy-friendly menu preparation, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency across all shifts aboard a Disney vessel. A hands-on leader with a track record in high-volume environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years formal culinary training or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Minimum three years experience, with at least two years as Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ship experience is required.
• Ability to lead a culinary team and operate under tight timelines and budget goals.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and HACCP/USPH compliance.
• Proficiency in following standardized recipes and recipe conversions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete proper menu preparation for all allergy and special dietary needs, ensuring training follows guidelines.
• Lead the culinary team through vessel inspections and maintain quality standards.
• Follow company recipe guidelines, plate presentation, and audits.
• Provide feedback on recipes to the Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations.
• Coordinate communication between galley crew, Chef de Cuisine, and Manager Food Operations.
• Maintain food quality during storage, production, and service.
• Understand opening/closing procedures for all kitchens and production areas.
• Monitor equipment handling and report maintenance needs.
• Organize daily menu presentations and tastings.
• Provide performance feedback to the Chef De Cuisine.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety HACCP/USPH

Communication

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Sous Chef to join the shipboard culinary team and work with the Chef de Cuisine to drive a diverse, high-standard kitchen operation.

You will lead a multicultural crew, ensure allergy-friendly menu preparation, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency across all shifts aboard a Disney vessel. A hands-on leader with a track record in high-volume environments is essential.