Chef de Cuisine

Albany, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Major medical coverage

short-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan option

Job Description

Disney Cruise Line is a renowned entertainment and hospitality brand under The Walt Disney Company, globally recognized for delivering exceptional and magical cruise experiences. The company operates a fleet of cruise ships that sail to a variety of exciting destinations worldwide. Known for its commitment to excellence and family-friendly environment, Disney Cruise Line offers immersive experiences with a high standard of customer service and safety. Crew members join a professional community where diversity, inclusion, and a shared passion for creating memorable moments for guests are emphasized. The work environment on board is both supportive and challenging, encouraging personal and professional... Show More

Job Requirements

Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship assembly plan
Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and be appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
Complete a pre-employment medical
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace and all new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the testing will result in immediate termination

Job Qualifications

4+ years of experience working as a leader within a high level hotel or restaurant, overseeing a high volume culinary operation
Certified working Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts
Shipboard experience required
Demonstrated career progression within the culinary field
Working knowledge of food and beverage products, services, and equipment
Calculate and control cost potentials/projections and understand the impact of the overall budget
Write and implement high-quality menus based on themed and seasonal availability
Write and cost recipes, and train the team to implement them at the highest standards
Lead culinary team within assigned responsibilities
Demonstrate natural initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity
Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multi-functional and diverse areas
Able to work under pressure of tight timeframes, deadlines and financial goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
College degree in Culinary Arts, preferred

Job Duties

Follow company recipe guidelines for assigned responsibilities using recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits
Meet food cost budgets and targets as set by the Food Manager onboard
Order stores for assigned responsibilities by using the Materials Management System (MMS), an online electronic ordering system, for up to 3,000 meals daily
Inventory control (par levels, turnover and replenishment)
Monitor handling and maintenance of operating equipment
Organize staff meetings
Provide leadership for all direct reports including managing personnel files, conducting performance reviews, ensuring MLC compliance, monitoring timekeeping system, onboard training, crew development, and crew recognition and communication

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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