SOUS 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 and will be reviewed by a professional recruiter who will contact you soon if your qualifications meet our requirements for this position.
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We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.
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Key Responsibilities The role involves supervising product delivery in the assigned Galley section, ensuring consistency by adherence to recipes, adequate production quantities, correct execution methods, and picture presentation.
00a0 Sous Chefs control mise-en-place during preparation and frequent tastings, driving consistency through recipe accuracy, production quantities, and presentation.
00a0 They successfully supervise production schedules and Galley manning, coordinating with the other Sous Chefs and department heads.
00a0 They contribute to food and beverage improvement strategies as directed by the Executive Chef or Food and Beverage Director.
00a0 Sous Chefs supervise Galley staff during operational activities, monitoring compliance with production and storage requirements.
00a0 They conduct daily briefings with staff and ensure Chefs De Partie conduct station briefings.
Sous Chefs observe crewmembers' performance and provide prompt correction, improvement, or reinforcement.
00a0 They also control production levels based on guest demand and inform the Executive Chef of changes or discrepancies.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Formal qualification in the Culinary Arts from a recognized culinary training institution.
00a0 Minimum of six years' experience in a high volume hotel or food service environment, preferably with cruise ship experience, including at least two years as Sous Chef or higher.
00a0 Ability to adjust production methods/production as necessary to maximize cost effectiveness.
Ability to train a multicultural staff and monitor their performance.
Ability to manage a large culinary Teams.
Proficient in MS Office and job-related computer software.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
00a0 Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
00a0 Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
00a0 Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.
Benefits 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.
00a0 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.