# Sous Chef

**Company**: Princesscruises
**Location**: New York, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: temporary
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Hospitality

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## Description

Job Description:

As a Sous Chef at Princess Cruises, you will play a key role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food products in the assigned Galley section. This involves supervising product delivery, controlling mise-en-place, and successfully supervising production schedules and Galley manning.

Responsibilities:

- Supervise product delivery in the assigned Galley section, ensuring consistency by adherence to recipes, adequate production quantities, correct execution methods, and picture presentation.

- Control mise-en-place during preparation and frequent tastings, driving consistency through recipe accuracy, production quantities, and presentation.

- Successfully supervise production schedules and Galley manning, coordinating with the other Sous Chefs and department heads.

- Contribute to food and beverage improvement strategies as directed by the Executive Chef or Food and Beverage Director.

- Supervise Galley staff during operational activities, monitoring compliance with production and storage requirements.

- Conduct daily briefings with staff and ensure Chefs De Partie conduct station briefings.

- Observe crewmembers' performance and provide prompt correction, improvement, or reinforcement.

- Control production levels based on guest demand and inform the Executive Chef of changes or discrepancies.

Key Competencies:

- Strong understanding of guest service fundamentals, with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.

- High level of motivation and dedication to excellence in all responsibilities.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm, approachable, and professional demeanor.

- Passion for creating memorable guest experiences through continuous innovation and attention to detail.

- Commitment to fostering a respectful and professional work environment within a diverse cultural setting.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package.

- Own comfortable single cabin - your private space to relax and recharge.

- Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.

- Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).

- Vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

- Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

- Chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.

- Welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

## Skills

### Required
- Formal qualification in Culinary Arts from a recognized culinary training institution
- Minimum of six years’ experience in a high-volume hotel or food service environment, including prior cruise ship experience
- At least two years in a leadership role as Sous Chef or higher
- Proficient knowledge of international cuisine and recipes, with the ability to execute diverse culinary styles to a high standard
- Proven ability to adapt production methods to optimize cost efficiency
- Demonstrated experience in training and supervising a multicultural team, with strong performance monitoring skills
- Effective leadership and organizational skills to manage large culinary teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant job-related software applications
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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