THE COMPANY

The company is a well known luxury cruise line that offers high-end amenities and services to its passengers. Known for its elegant ships, exceptional cuisine, and attentive customer service, provides guests with a truly indulgent travel experience. From gourmet dining options to lavish accommodations and world-class entertainment, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable journeys for its discerning clientele.

With a focus on personalized service and attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the guest experience is of the highest quality.

Open position : French Chef de Cuisine

Working Scheme : 4 Months IN No day off - 2 Months OUT

Total Monthly Wages: 6,700 USD

Starting date: May-June 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

A chef de cuisine in a French kitchen is the head chef in charge of overseeing kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff, conducting food purchasing and inventory management, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring high-quality food is consistently served to customers. They are responsible for the overall success of the kitchen and must possess excellent culinary skills, leadership abilities, and a strong attention to detail. The chef de cuisine plays a crucial role in maintaining the reputation and profitability of the restaurant.

OPERATIONAL DUTIES

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the company's Basics, the company’s

Safety Management System (SMS), STCW requirements, MLC promulgated standards, USPHS guidelines,

and environmental regulations. Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and throughout the ship.

REQUIREMENTS

 European Passport (will be a plus)

 Available to start April, May or June 2024

 Valid C1D Visa (will be a plus)

 Valid STCW certificates (will be a plus)

 Culinary Institute Diploma or Chef Certification or other relevant apprenticeship required.

 Preferably trained within own company or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a

luxury international hotel property as Sous Chef or other related experience required or must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Sous Chef position in the luxury cruise ship industry or 5* hotel.

 A sound knowledge of culinary arts and fine dining is essential.

 Very strong, balanced background in International Cuisine and Cooking Techniques.

 Highly motivated with a strong drive and high level of energy and flexibility.

 Very good spoken English

 Must have very good communication skills.

 Must have very good administrative skills (proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel).

 Must have excellent organizational skills and show attention to detail.

 Must possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to interact with all levels of people.

 Must be able to communicate and implement corrective action steps in an effective, yet

diplomatic fashion.

 Needs to have an outgoing personality and must possess a positive attitude, always maintaining

a friendly and approachable demeanor.