Description
As a Chef De Partie with Princess Cruises, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality in your area of responsibility by regularly monitoring tasting panels and inspecting mise en place during preparation periods.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring food production of the assigned area and giving the right instructions to the team to maintain the food production up to standard and assuring minimum food spoilage.
- Supervising product delivery, ensuring quality and consistency, adequate production quantities, correct execution methods, and picture presentation as the minimum standard.
- Effectively supervising assigned Galley Staff during operational activity, including monitoring compliance with production and storage requirements such as temperature/blast-chiller log recording.
- Participating in daily meetings with the Galley management and organizing staff meetings to deliver information on the menus, upcoming production, and events, according to Company Standard.
- Controlling food consumption in the assigned food production areas through portions and production control, ensuring batch cooking/preparation process is practiced and always meeting the cost target.
You will also be responsible for thinking strategically, having a broad and forward-thinking approach, focusing on financial results.
In addition, you will continually train the staff in correct production methods and skills, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.
You will ensure appropriate training and orientation is provided to new-to-vessel/first contract Galley staff.
Maintaining current, accurate knowledge of public health standards and ensuring continuous compliance with all hotel-related public health policies is also a key responsibility.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a minimum of five years of relevant culinary experience, including at least one year as Chef de Partie in a high-volume production environment within international hotels, resorts, or the cruise industry.
Previous cruise ship experience is mandatory for this position.
Extensive knowledge of international cuisines, with strong expertise in Western/Continental cuisine, and a thorough understanding of USPH/HACCP standards and food safety management practices is also required.
Formal qualification in Culinary Arts or an equivalent credential from a recognized culinary training institution is necessary.
Proven ability to lead and supervise a multicultural team in a dynamic environment is essential.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and other job-related software is also required.
Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are necessary.
Possession of an STCW Ship’s Cook Certificate is recommended for this role.
Benefits of working with Princess Cruises include a competitive salary package, a comfortable double cabin, company-paid travel to and from the ship, access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard, a vibrant recreation and welfare program, access to exceptional learning and development opportunities, the chance to travel the world, and a welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
If you are a motivated and experienced chef looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity to join the Princess Cruises team.