Sous Chef

The Walt Disney Company; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Sous Chef for its Disney Cruise Line. This shipboard role involves leading a culinary team, ensuring high food quality, and adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Candidates must have at least three years of formal culinary training and ship experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The position promotes a multicultural environment and responsibilities include menu preparation and team performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as Chef de Partie, including apprenticeship.
• Ship experience is required.
• Must be proficient in all stations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-cultural team in culinary operations.
• Ensure food quality standards during service.
• Prepare for allergy and special dietary needs.

Skills

Culinary team leadership

Safe food handling

Recipe formulation

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Three years formal culinary training

Job description

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional.

As Sous Chef, you will along with the Chef de Cuisine, lead a multi-cultural team of cooks and chefs toward completion of their daily work assignments. Ensuring all food items are prepared to the highest standards of flavor and presentation.

You will report to the Chef De Cuisine.

Your Responsibilities – How You Will Make a Difference

• You will complete proper menu preparation for all allergy and special dietary needs; ensure training and preparation follow strict company guidelines.
• Exceed Disney Cruise Line and Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) requirements; prepare and lead the culinary team through multiple internal inspections conducted weekly.
• Implement company recipe guidelines through recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits.
• Provide feedback on recipe formulation to the Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations.
• Guide communication between galley crew, Chef de Cuisine and Manager Food Operations.
• Together with the Chef de Cuisine, maintain food quality standards during storage, production and service.
• Understand and ensure opening and closing procedures for all assigned kitchens and production areas.
• Monitor handling and maintenance of operating equipment; report maintenance needs through onboard electronic maintenance request system.
• Organize daily menu presentations and food tasting.
• Provide performance feedback of entire team to the Chef De Cuisine.

Basic Qualifications – What You Will Bring to the Team

• Three years formal culinary training which may consist of an accredited school or recognized apprenticeship
• Minimum three years experience of which at least two years working as Chef de Partie (including apprenticeship) experience in a high volume kitchen environment
• Ship experience REQUIRED
• Ability to lead a culinary team
• Demonstrate natural initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without regular supervision
• Shown leadership and ability to handle multi-functional and diverse areas
• Able to work with tight timeframes and budget goals
• Must be proficient in all stations in the kitchen
• Knowledge in safe food handling, HACCP / USPH
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and proficient in recipe conversion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Additional Information

This is a SHIPBOARD role.

You Must

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulation

Your Responsibilities

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes
• Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.