Sushi Chef

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

• The Sushi Chef prepares various sushi dishes, including maki, nigiri, and sashimi, following established guidelines for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety. 
• They follow culinary trends and have extensive knowledge of raw fish, seafood, ingredients, and flavors. 
• They master sushi-rolling techniques and consistently produce visually pleasing plating presentations. 
• They apply food safety regulations and food allergy issues to the preparation and plating of menu items. They inspect the quality of ingredients used and inform the Executive Chef and Inventory Manager when quality is sub-standard. 
• Sushi Chef regularly takes inventory of equipment and report any issues to the Food & Beverage team members. 
• They guide the team in maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination and ensure all utensils, instruments, and equipment are sterilized before each meal. 
• They evaluate and provide training on knife skills and production methods for successful delivery of the sushi menu product. 
• They communicate with team members and guests to explain finished dishes, key ingredients, and flavor profiles.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• The candidate must have at least five years of experience in the galley and one year of experience as a sushi chef in a high-production culinary environment at a large food and beverage establishment or cruise ship. 
• They must have a formal culinary arts qualification from a recognized institution and be knowledgeable in sushi, nigiri, temaki, and sashimi production. 
• The candidate must be able to supervise and train teammates from different nationalities, and have good command of the English language. 
• They should be an accomplished Sushi Chef with precise culinary standards, attention to detail, and a passion for travel. 
• They should be a collaborative individual who upholds set standards while supporting initiatives and business goals. 
• Experience working in an upscale sushi restaurant is preferred.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, shared 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.