Executive Chef - Fleet - Ship Based

Carnival UK
Fleet, Hampshire
Competitive
17 Apr 2018
15 May 2018
FSB-GAL-02084
Full Time
Executive Chef - Fleet - Ship Based

Overall responsibility for the food production department and back of house team (where applicable).  Ensure an effective, smooth and financially sound operation, enhancing the passenger experience, following the galley operations policies and procedures. 

In this role your duties will include but not limited to:

  • Manage, monitor, develop and train members of the team to ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with all current safety and company regulations, including the Public Health Policy.
  • Ensure vocational training plans are designed and implemented to develop the culinary skills of the team.  Encourage healthy eating to the ship’s company, by providing nutritional and healthy food options.
  • Ensure the necessary daily food requirements are met and maintained for all passengers and ship’s company in line with the corporate menu cycles.
  • Monitor and manage food costs and resources effectively, ensuring the daily passenger and crew food allocation rate is met.
  • Maintain and improve standards to provide total passenger satisfaction, ensuring they meet the high standards required, including appearance, quality and temperature.
  • Effectively resolve passenger issues or complaints in relation to the department. Identify areas of improvement and develop and train staff, continually striving to improve passenger satisfaction scores.
  • Liaise with external visitors such as Public Health personnel during the course of their visit to the ship.  Liaise with Celebrity Guest Chefs, working with them to ensure understanding of the individual concept and specific standards to be maintained by the team.
  • Work collaboratively with the Hotel Stores Manager regarding the requisition of food orders and the identification of slow moving food items to facilitate effective stock turnover.
  • Effectively manage the volumes of provisions ordered and stock rotation of fresh produce.
  • Undertake and oversee cookery demonstrations for the passengers and attend company sponsored social events as and when required.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Experience of working onboard within a Cruise Ship environment is essential
  • City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent recognised hotel / culinary diploma / qualification
  • Proven experience of budgets and financial management within corporate environment
  • Managerial Experience

Benefits

  • Tax free earnings available after completing 183 days at sea
  • All flight and hotel travel covered
  • Free food and accommodation
  • Extended vacation stay available 
  • Carnival Pension Scheme
  • 4/2 or 6/2 contract length and pattern
  • Seeing the world and exploring beautiful destinations