Sous Chef

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Executive Chef

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team and will be reviewed by a professional recruiter who will contact you soon if your qualifications meet our requirements for this position.

As the world's leading cruise line, our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

 Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• The role involves supervising product delivery in the assigned Galley section, ensuring consistency by adherence to recipes, adequate production quantities, correct execution methods, and picture presentation. 
• Sous Chefs control mise-en-place during preparation and frequent tastings, driving consistency through recipe accuracy, production quantities, and presentation. 
• They successfully supervise production schedules and Galley manning, coordinating with the other Sous Chefs and department heads. 
• They contribute to food and beverage improvement strategies as directed by the Executive Chef or Food and Beverage Director. 
• Sous Chefs supervise Galley staff during operational activities, monitoring compliance with production and storage requirements. 
• They conduct daily briefings with staff and ensure Chefs De Partie conduct station briefings.
• Sous Chefs observe crewmembers' performance and provide prompt correction, improvement, or reinforcement. 
• They also control production levels based on guest demand and inform the Executive Chef of changes or discrepancies.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Formal qualification in the Culinary Arts from a recognized culinary training institution. 
• Minimum of six years' experience in a high volume hotel or food service environment, preferably with cruise ship experience, including at least two years as Sous Chef or higher. 
• Ability to adjust production methods/production as necessary to maximize cost effectiveness.
• Ability to train a multicultural staff and monitor their performance.
• Ability to manage a large culinary Teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and job-related computer software.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities. 
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality. 
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience. 
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, single cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.