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Executive Sous Chef
About the job Executive Sous Chef
Job Responsibilities:
- Always actively participates in daily meetings with Galley management to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, and upcoming products and events.
- Regularly conducts thorough briefings with the Horizon Court and (on ships with no Chef de Cuisine) Alternative Dining galley staff as directed.
- Supervises food product delivery in the Lido Deck, Bell Box, and (on ships without a Chef de Cuisine) Alternative Dining outlets, ensuring consistency by always requiring adherence to Company recipes, adequate production quantities, correct execution methods, and picture presentation as the minimum standard.
- Always demonstrates acceptance of responsibilityin conjunction with the Assistant Maitre D' Hotelfor the buffet food score by regularly reviewing results and formulating and implementing measures to improve the score.
- Knows the team's role descriptions, delivers them to all team members (new joiners, returning crew, and promoted crew), and communicates clear expectations based on each role description.
- Successfully collaborates with supervisors in other Galley sections to ensure a steady and cost-effective supply of food products in the Horizon Court.
- Always assists in formulating practical and creative plans for upcoming cruises and significant events (repositioning cruises, holiday events, etc.), effectively collaborating with department managers as directed by the Executive Chef.
- Always ensures assigned staff complies with all Company, safety, environmental, USPHS, and Fleet regulations.
- Qualifications:
- Must have a tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts / Food Production from a recognized
institution
- Must have at last five years of experience as Sous Chef in a large Food and Beverage establishment and, preferably, have shipboard experience
- Must successfully attend Advanced Sanitation course and achieve a score of at least 85%
- Must have extensive knowledge of food products and demonstrable cooking techniques
- Must have the ability to lead and train subordinates and provide clear direction under pressure
- Command of the English language, both verbal and written
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.