JOB PURPOSE Culinary expertise to help provide top-notch products and uphold food quality standards in line with corporate guidelines, passionate about culinary excellence and ready to make a difference in the world of cruise dining.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES Visits all food preparation areas daily and does food tasting to ensure quality and standards are up to Company standards Meets daily with the Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef and the Chef de Partie to forecast food production and discuss the daily schedule Constantly communicates with the Dining Operation Manager to verify Guest's food acceptance and special requests Keep direct communication with the Inventory Officer/Provision Master to manage the weekly inventory and manage the list of non-moving and fast-moving items to take necessary measures Ensures that food preparation follows Company recipes and USPH\Internal Health standards Controls the cleanliness of all food preparation areas, conducts PH inspections and USPH\Internal Health standards pre-port arrival inspections Participates in meetings and keeps the Hotel Director/F&B Director informed of any problems arising and affecting the operation to provide a fast and effective solution At the end of each cruise, in conjunction with the Inventory Officer, the Provision Master, and the F&B Director, elaborate the food order for the next loading according to Company Standards QUALIFICATIONS At least 15 years' experience in large multi-outlet operations, or at least 6/8 years' experience in a similar position Professional Hotel School with Certificate & Diploma, Culinary Art bachelor's or master degree is preferred HACCP Certification (USPH Course Certification is a plus) Fluent in oral and written English, knowledge of any other language among Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese is a plus Safety-driven understands and respects rules.
Proactive and accountable for his/her safety behaviour promoting sustainability Ability to work in a harmonious, productive team environment Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Is open and adapts to change.
Supports Company-driven change and exploits opportunities that changes might bring Understands the environment's evolution and reacts positively Excellent management skills and problem solving Excellent communication skills and stress tolerance DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Valid South African Passport Police Clearance
