CHEF DE CUISINE SUSHI

Department.
Galley Employment Type.
Fixed Term Contract Reporting To.
Executive Chef de Cuisine Description Management of Sushi Restaurant food preparation to ensure that the lineus high culinary standard of cuisine is maintained within the budgetary limitation established as company policy.
Assists the Executive Chef in his duties.
The Chef de Cuisine - Sushi is directly responsible to ensure the guest satisfaction of the food product in their outlet.
They also ensure that staff is trained in order to provide the service necessary for the continued service we provide on board.
The decisions made regarding food costs and waste management is imperative to the success of the company as well as team morale and support to the management.
Key Responsibilities Duties.
Assists the Executive Chef in his duties.
Assist that all standard operation procedures are in place, adhered to and being followed throughout the ship.
Evaluate assigned sushi galley staff as per Seabourn personnel policy.
Assist in training sessions for sushi galley staff that is involved in food preparation.
Oversee the care, treatment and training on sushi galley equipment.
Control inventory and maintenance records of durable (non-food) items.
Control hours worked in his team.
At the same time to ensure that overtime is kept to a minimum level.
Actively involved in yield and portion control in conjunction with Executive Chef.
Assist in training sessions for sushi galley staff that is involved in food preparation.
Ensure that waste control is in place, grocery breakage minimized and garbage separation followed.
Assist loading on the pier that all-perishable food items are of highest quality before bringing on board.
Public Health.
To be familiar with and execute the Seabourn HESS-MS appropriate to their position.
Control and monitor cooling logs and blast chiller procedures.
Follow up on daily checklists.
Maintain physical spot checks in all fresh produce fridges in which use for sushi.
Supervise butcher shop to ensure that all sushi items are being properly handled during storing, defrosting and preparation and to minimize waste.
Specific Job Tasks.
Collect all necessary preparation to your station including butcher goods; Follow up on the recipe and menu.
Ensure all the sushi mise en place done.
Set up station for dinner; Cook all preparation necessary as per menu Give Report information (Meal Count and Chefus Comments) to Assistant Maitre Du.
Prepare requisitions and type at the computer on Chefus Office.
Frequently check food specification and also check the stores if items are expiring.
Any deficiency found needs to be address to Executive Chef.
Complete in charge for the all equipmentus for Sushi, as any deficiency has to be reported to Executive Chef for action.
Ensure all recipes and ingredients to follow standards at all times; Maintain PH standards at all times (guidelines from HESS MS and VSP Manual); ILO has to be compliant at all times.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Education.
Formal degree in food management from a recognized International culinary institution Proof of continuing education translated in certificates or letter of participation in specialized courses.
Strong command of the English language combined with writing skills.
Experience.
5+ years experience in a 5 star + hotel, cruise ship or high-profile sushi restaurant performing the functions of a similar area.
2+ years in same or similar position.
Certification from accredited advanced food safety program.
Extensive knowledge in VSP (vessel sanitation program) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.
Preferred knowledge of cruise ship-catering operation.
Thorough knowledge of sushi food preparation, presentation and preservation procedures.
Thorough knowledge of Public Health and Sanitation's regulations and procedures.
Effective planner, problem solver and ability of successful implementations.
Ability to execute and follow up on food promotions and other activities that will increase guest cruising experience.
Physical Demands & Travel Physical Demands.
For the safety of yourself and others on board certain physical abilities shall be maintained.
Must be able to bend, climb, perform repetitive motion, and repetitively heavy lift.
Must maintain physical fitness to perform tasks associated with job.
Travel Requirements.
Passport u valid for a minimum of 6 month Flag state issued seaman book General flag state or flag state approved marine fitness medical United States C1/D visa English Marlin test at minimal score of 80% Pre-employment medical examination Working on a cruise ship is very different from any land-based occupation.
Working hours are longer and work is more intense due to the constant demand of the guests.
You have to be very flexible in your working hours, which on occasion might have to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Maritime Labour Convention of however strictly regulates these.
Apart from the working hours there are strict rules which all members of the shipus company need to adhere to as stipulated by the Masterus standing orders.
You work in close proximity with your fellow crewmembers and therefore respect among all is essential.