Shipboard Sous Chef - Lead Multicultural Culinary Team

The Walt Disney Company; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a diverse culinary team aboard a Disney vessel, ensuring high‑quality flavor and presentation. You will report to the Chef de Cuisine and manage daily kitchen operations in a high‑volume, shipboard environment.

Three years of formal culinary training and at least three years as Chef de Partie are required, including shipboard experience. You will train staff, maintain HACCP standards, and drive continuous improvements in food quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Three years formal culinary training including apprenticeship.
• Minimum three years experience, including two years as Chef de Partie, in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ship experience REQUIRED.
• Ability to lead a culinary team.
• Demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision.
• Leadership across multi-functional and diverse areas.
• Able to meet tight timeframes and budget goals.
• Proficient in all kitchen stations.
• Knowledge of HACCP/USPH food safety.
• Follow standardized recipes and recipe conversions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu for allergy and dietary needs following guidelines.
• Lead culinary team through multiple inspections.
• Follow recipe guidelines through audits.
• Provide recipe feedback to Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations.
• Coordinate between galley crew, Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations.
• Maintain food quality during storage, production and service.
• Open/close procedures for kitchens and production areas.
• Monitor equipment, report maintenance needs.
• Organize daily menu presentations and tastings.
• Provide performance feedback to Chef De Cuisine.
• Ensure HACCP/USPH compliance in daily operations.

Skills

Lead culinary team

Strong communication

Proficient in all stations

Safe food handling

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Formal culinary training

Apprenticeship experience

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a diverse culinary team aboard a Disney vessel, ensuring high‑quality flavor and presentation. You will report to the Chef de Cuisine and manage daily kitchen operations in a high‑volume, shipboard environment.

Three years of formal culinary training and at least three years as Chef de Partie are required, including shipboard experience. You will train staff, maintain HACCP standards, and drive continuous improvements in food quality and safety.