Galley Chief Steward

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides training and orientation for new-to-vessel / first-contract stewarding staff as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Provides continuous training for stewarding department staff including training on safety, USPHS, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Supervises the stewarding staff during the cleaning and sanitizing processes to ensure all dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized at all times.
• Consistently schedules deep cleaning in addition to everyday cleaning, and ensures that scheduled cleaning always takes place.
• Always conducts operational briefings with the stewarding staff as directed by the Executive Chef and the F&B Director.
• Always participates in daily meetings with galley management and supervisors to discuss the previous day's operational efficiency.
• Assists the Executive Chef with controlling the Galley and stewarding department manning & berthing plan.
• Supervises cleaning practices in the areas supervised and ensures that Company and USPHS standards set forth in the SERVESAFE manual are always met and maintained.
• Ensures that all hand- and ware-washing facilities are in good order at all times.
• Consistently conducts daily galley rounds and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Reports findings and corrective actions to the Executive Chef and Food Manager daily, or as issues are noted.
• Reports equipment defects to the Executive Chef and Food Manager on a daily basis.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment within supervised area at all times.
• Promptly compiles work orders as directed by the Executive Chef and Food Manager.
• Always closes out completed work orders for repairs carried out satisfactorily.
• Actively manages consumption of all consumable materials and paper supplies, such as doilies, paper towels, plastic wrap, chemical supplies, cleaningmaterials, etc.
• Observes each crewmembers performance using his or her role description as a guide and delivers prompt and appropriate correction, improvement, or reinforcement. Coaches and develops skilled, engaged team members.
• Continually evaluates the performance of stewarding staff, and promptly makes performance improvement recommendations as required by the Executive Chef.
• Always performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, USPHS and Fleet Regulations, and other internal, external, and governmental regulations as directed..
• Ensures compliance with safe occupational working practices at all times as stipulated in Fleet Regulations and the Company's policies and procedures.
• Ensures galley cleaning procedures are always conducted in compliance with the agreed environmental objectives.
• Actively manages water and chemical consumption at all times.
• Performs all General Emergency Organization duties as directed.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Company's values, beliefs, goals, and initiatives.
• Acts as a Company representative and always portrays a positive image of Princess Cruises to all passengers, officers, and crew.
• Always maintains professional, effective, and motivated working relationships, taking into account differences in cultures, backgrounds, and individual personalities.

Qualifications:

• Must have thorough knowledge of USPH practices and procedures.
• Must attend vessel sanitation course and pass with at least 90%.
• Must have good oral and written command of the English language.
• Must be experienced in cruise ship industry galley operation.
• Must be familiar with scientific cleaning and sanitation procedures for the food service industry.

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, double cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates.