Sous Chef - Saga Cruises

We are looking for an experienced, Sous Chef to ensure our Guests have a fantastic dining experience onboard by supervising and managing the entire galley outlet assigned ensuring the smooth operation of all events, food preparations, food cost, presentation and delivery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for maintaining and producing high level standards in food quality in their assigned area.
• Responsible for the entire operation of their assigned outlet in terms of food safety, creativity, cleanliness, team performance.
• Adheres to and monitors that HACCP and USPH rules and regulations are followed on a daily basis.
• Meets with Executive Sous Chef on a daily basis to review production schedules and internal requisitions for their area.
• Monitors portion control and conducts spot checks.
• Carries out inspections and spot checks of storerooms within their outlet.
• Reports any machinery/technical faults to Executive Sous Chef and monitors repair schedule.
• Conducts food tasting on a daily basis in their area and corrects any discrepancies with regard to quality, taste and/or appearance.
• Carries out the service line in their assigned area including but not limited to the efficiency of service, presentation and plating.
• Must be familiar with their assigned galley area layout in terms of safety and security and ensure members of their team are fully familiar.
• Monitor Work and Rest hours of all members of their team ensuring ILO guidelines are adhered to.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of work rotas for their team.
• Monitor performance of their team ensuring that they are working to company, HACCP and USPH guidelines.
• Conducts menu explanation to the Restaurant team in their assigned area prior to the start of service.
• Inspect cleanliness and condition of assigned station and services areas and rectify any deficiencies.
• Monitors clear down routines after service and ensures the appearance and condition of all items meet Saga Cruises standards.
• Notifies Executive Sous Chef of any Guest complaints raised and seeks to resolve.
• Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of their team.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as required by Head of Department.
• Ensures that the set standards are kept, and staff members work according to their respective job descriptions.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Previous experience as Sous Chef onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5* hotel/resort.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling procedures with regard to public health standards.
• Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce to increase synergy and improve productivity.
• Excellent understanding of food specifications, including but not limited to USDA meat and standards and grading.
• Knowledge of Vessel Sanitation Program regulations and procedures.
• All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of recipes.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP rules and regulations.
• Good command of the English Language