Hybrid Executive Chef – Cruise Ship, French Speaker

at Columbia Shipmanagement

• Job title: Executive Chef – Cruise Ship, French Speaker
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Chef
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Worldwide

About the role

• Executive Chef responsible for food management aboard a cruise ship. Ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with culinary teams and overseeing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• The Executive Chef is responsible for the food planning, food preparation, quality control, food cost, storage, cleaning and maintenance of galley, storerooms for guests, officers and crew.
• He/She is responsible for the ordering, storage, distribution and stock cost control of all food items.
• He/She is responsible for ensuring that quality standards for food production are maintained.
• He/She performs related managerial duties and is responsible for standardization in the galley.
• He/She assists in developing food purchase standardizations.
• He/She plans menus, theme and other events for passengers, officers and crew in collaboration with Columbia Signature corporate chef.
• He/She trains his/her staff on a continuous basis and attends and conducts meetings when necessary.
• He/She supervises and schedules his/her staff.
• He/She conducts staff orientations.
• He/She reviews staff performances.
• He/She implements work changes.
• He/She disciplines his/her staff.
• He/She controls costs.
• He/She develops staff interest and participation.
• He/She places orders for food, galley consumables (silver, plates, gen. galley material etc.) and keeps a regular inventory on these items in collaboration with the HIC and his provision team.
• Manage the daily requisitions of all food items with MXP software.
• Most efficient food utilization.
• Communicates with his/her superior routinely.

Requirements

• Degree in Culinary or a related certificate.
• Proven working experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef, preferably in the cruise industry.
• Good verbal and written command of the English language, knowledge of French language is a plus;
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of ShipSan, HACCP and/or USPH regulations;
• Ability of multitasking and work efficiently under pressure;
• Good communication, interpersonal and social skills;
• Excellent record of kitchen management, including strong organizational and delegation skills.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking trends and best practices.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs such as MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems.

Benefits

• We would appreciate to receive your application including your CV with all references of employers, proof of previous sea service, completed training's and certificates by clicking on the “apply” button below.