Executive Chef de Cuisine

At Seabourn, we are passionate about our people. The Seabourn experience is like no other, it is luxurious, yet relaxed — elegant, yet casual — sumptuous, and yet understated. Our intimate ships visit the most desirable destinations worldwide, sailing to the heart of landmark cities, as well as to hidden gems where larger vessels cannot follow. Our ships attract interesting people, who seek to shareexperiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary, and our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful, and personal.

We are currently actively seeking a passionate and extremely well experienced "Executive Chef De Cuisine" (Exec Chef). The ideal candidate will need to put service and guest satisfaction at the heart of every dish they produce. This position comes with a high level of responsibility, leading the entire culinary team onboard.

The "Executive Chef de Cuisine" plays a crucial role in satisfying the guests experience onboard the vessel. The quality of the product relies wholeheartedly on the decisions the "Executive Chef de Cuisine" makes when it comes to presentation and execution of the recipes and menus provided. The "Executive Chef de Cuisine" also has strict guidelines to follow in regards to food costs and budgetary requirements. Training plays a vital part of the Chef de Cuisine’s daily tasks as he relies on his team to execute the product in order to provide the guest with an ultimate vacation experience.

Please see specific requirements below:

1. Responsible for overall performance, training of all chefs, utilities and those involved in food service on board.
2. Responsible to implement, control and manage all areas of responsibility per SOP’s.
3. Actively involved in yield and portion control in conjunction with F&B Controller.
4. Ensures that food orders are placed in accordance with Provision Master and F&B Manager/Hotel Director, considering consumption history and storing schedules.
5. Organize comment card meetings with CDC’s for all cooks no later than the third day of the following cruise.
6. Ensures that company guidelines for uniform and personal hygiene policies are followed.
7. Maintains and oversees vacation schedules for the department, in close consultation with the Food & Beverage Manager.

Experience:

• 5+ Years experience in supervisory position.
• 2+ Years experience in similar position.
• Cruise ship experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Preferred knowledge of cruise ship catering operation
• Thorough knowledge of Public Health and Sanitation's regulations and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation, presentation and preservation procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of menu construction/engineering.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and demonstrations authority in front of crew.
• Ability to co-ordinate and implement work schedules according to business level.
• Fluent in interpreting and implementing company work rules.

Seabourn offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, meals, paid travel to and from the ships, exceptional amenities, and extensivelearning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 

Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Seabourn family. Seabourn Cruises is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment according to our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.