Senior Sous Chef

Job description:
-To assume full responsibility for the entire Hot Galley operation including food preparation for the Dining Room, Room Service and various Buffets throughout the ship as well as controlling of all costs for the Hot Galley
-To take active part in the actual food preparation and to ensure that products are consistently prepared according to the highest possible standards
-Manage the Hot Galley Staff and to ensure that Galley equipment is maintained properly, that the highest standards of cleanliness are kept and that safe food handling is practiced at all times
-Establish regular work schedules, section plans and rotations for the Hot Galley Staff in conjunction with the other Sr.Sous Chef Hot Galley, Chef de Cuisine Main Galley and the Executive Chef
-To ensure that a six star service is provided at all times and to deal with Guests complaints and comments in an efficient and timely manner
-To provide a six star service at all times

Essential requirements:
-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
-A sound knowledge of culinary arts and fine dining is essential
-Must have very good communication skills
-Must have very good administrative skills
-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
-Very good spoken English (needs to score at least 70% in the onboard English proficiency test)