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Chef De Cuisine
- Recruiter:
- Princess Cruises
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Chef de Cuisine
- Published:
- 31 August 2024
Department: Galley
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Reporting To: Executive Chef
Description
By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team.
A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements.
As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.
Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.
An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.
As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.
Key Responsibilities
- Successfully manages the Galley team during operational activities as directed by the Executive Chef.
- Supervises food product delivery in the Alternative Dining outlets, ensuring consistency by always requiring adherence to Company recipes, adequate production quantities, and correct execution methods.
- Regularly makes professional and visible appearances in all Alternative Dining Food Outlets as directed by the Executive Chef.
- Always ensures menu options are available for passengers with special dietary requirements / requests, and advises passengers when possible.
- Always actively participates in daily meetings with Galley management to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, and upcoming production and events.
- Successfully collaborates with supervisors in other Galley sections to ensure a steady and cost-effective supply of food product in the Alternative Dining Food Outlets.
- Always controls food consumption through portion and production control and by ensuring adherence to Company recipes.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with all budgeted stock level targets to manage cost control.
- Assists the Executive Chef in ensuring appropriate training and orientation is provided to all Galley staff, particularly those assigned to the Alternative Dining Food Outlets
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Degree in Culinary Arts from a recognized culinary institution or three-year apprenticeship in lieu thereof.
- Minimum of five years of experience in large volume hotel or culinary operations preferably with cruise ship experience of which at least two years of experience were as Chef De Cuisine or similar roles.
- Extensive knowledge of international cuisines and demonstrable cooking techniques.
- Ability to lead and train subordinates and provide clear direction under pressure.
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office and job-related computer software.
- Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
- Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
- Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
- Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
- Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.
Benefits
Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, single cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates.
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Set sail on an exciting career course with Princess Cruises! One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise company operating a fleet of modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities.
As a worldwide leader in premium cruising, Princess now offers the MedallionClass™ experience, an even more personalized vacation. Our smart ships feature everything from TrulyTouchless™ embarkation to on-demand delivery of drinks, food and more that makes cruising effortless and supports the wellbeing of our guests and teammates.
Our Princess team lives by our Shared Purpose and Core Values of Respect, Protect and Connect. We seek out people who want to share their passion for travel, work with the latest technology and join a friendly, diverse team to serve our guests and show them the world. We understand our responsibility to safeguard our teammates, our guests and our oceans, and our highest priority is to operate in a safe and socially responsible way every day.
As part of the Princess family, you’ll gain valuable cruise ship career experience representing one of the largest cruise lines in the world. We are extremely passionate about our work and offer a variety of reward programs to recognize employees who go above and beyond to provide our guests the best possible vacation experience.
Join our team and enjoy an adventurous career with great incentives, unlimited growth and worldwide travel opportunities.
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