Shipboard Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Global Menus

The Walt Disney Company; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line seeks a Sous Chef to lead a multicultural team of cooks toward flawless preparation aboard our vessel, reporting to the Chef de Cuisine. You will ensure dishes meet highest flavor and presentation standards and train crew to uphold safety and quality.

This shipboard role requires three years culinary training, at least three years as Chef de Partie in high-volume kitchens, and ship experience.

Qualifications

• Three years formal culinary training (accredited school or recognized apprenticeship).
• Minimum three years experience, including two years as Chef de Partie, in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Ship experience REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team and ensure all menu items meet highest flavor and presentation standards.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards; oversee storage, production, and service.
• Provide feedback to Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations; coordinate with galley crew and operations managers.
• Ensure opening/closing procedures across kitchens; monitor equipment and maintenance via on-board systems.
• Organize daily menu presentations and food tastings; communicate performance to leadership.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Shipboard experience

Food safety HACCP USPH

Kitchen stations proficient

Time management

Written/verbal communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Three years formal culinary training

Job description

Disney Cruise Line seeks a Sous Chef to lead a multicultural team of cooks toward flawless preparation aboard our vessel, reporting to the Chef de Cuisine. You will ensure dishes meet highest flavor and presentation standards and train crew to uphold safety and quality.

This shipboard role requires three years culinary training, at least three years as Chef de Partie in high-volume kitchens, and ship experience.