Shipboard Sous Chef - Lead a Multicultural Culinary Team

The Walt Disney Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our aboard culinary team, reporting to the Chef de Cuisine. You will lead a diverse crew of cooks toward timely, high-quality menu execution for our guests at sea.

You will train, supervise, and ensure compliance with safety, HACCP, and recipe standards, while maintaining food quality and presentation across all galley stations on a shipboard environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of formal culinary training or apprenticeship.
• Minimum three years in high-volume kitchens, with at least two years as Chef de Partie.
• Ship experience is required.
• Ability to lead a culinary team.
• Strong initiative and leadership in diverse environments.
• Proficient in all kitchen stations and safe food handling.
• Good time management and organization.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete proper menu preparation for allergy and special dietary needs.
• Lead culinary team through inspections and maintain standards.
• Implement recipe guidelines and audits.
• Provide feedback to the Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations.
• Maintain food quality during storage, production and service.
• Understand opening/closing procedures for kitchens.
• Organize daily menu presentations and tastings.
• Communicate across galley crew and management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety HACCP

Time management

Team coordination

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Three years formal culinary training

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our aboard culinary team, reporting to the Chef de Cuisine. You will lead a diverse crew of cooks toward timely, high-quality menu execution for our guests at sea.

You will train, supervise, and ensure compliance with safety, HACCP, and recipe standards, while maintaining food quality and presentation across all galley stations on a shipboard environment.