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Key Responsibilities: Culinary Excellence & Operations: Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet. Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and immaculate presentation. Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, schedule, and train a talented team of Chef de Parties and Cooks. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen environment. Guest-Centric Service: Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies. Actively visit the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with sincere hospitality. Public Health & Compliance: Maintain flawless sanitation standards. Guarantee 100% readiness for announced or unannounced Public Health inspections, including meticulous log-keeping (temperatures, pest management, etc.). Financial & Resource Management: Manage inventory, minimize food waste/breakage, and monitor labor hours in strict compliance with ILO and MLC maritime regulations. Qualifications: • Experience - Minimum 7 years in international 5-star establishments, including at least 1 year as a Sous Chef. • Fine Dining Pedigree - At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a Michelin-starred or Relais & Châteaux property. • Maritime Certifications - Valid STCW95 certification is required. • Technical Skills - Deep knowledge of International and European cuisines, masterful knife skills, and proficiency across all galley stations. • Language - Fluent, professional English (verbal and written) for guest engagement and safety coordination. • Fitness & Integrity - Must be physically/medically fit for sea service and display high moral integrity. Show more Show less

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Experience - Minimum 7 years in international 5-star establishments, including at least 1 year as a Sous Chef.

- Fine Dining Pedigree - At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a Michelin-starred or Relais & Châteaux property.

- Maritime Certifications - Valid STCW95 certification is required.

- Technical Skills - Deep knowledge of International and European cuisines, masterful knife skills, and proficiency across all galley stations.

- Language - Fluent, professional English (verbal and written) for guest engagement and safety coordination.

- Fitness & Integrity - Must be physically/medically fit for sea service and display high moral integrity.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Excellence & Operations:

Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet. Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and immaculate presentation.

Leadership & Mentorship:

Manage, schedule, and train a talented team of Chef de Parties and Cooks. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen environment.

Guest-Centric Service:

Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies. Actively visit the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with sincere hospitality.

Public Health & Compliance:

Maintain flawless sanitation standards. Guarantee 100% readiness for announced or unannounced Public Health inspections, including meticulous log-keeping (temperatures, pest management, etc.).

Financial & Resource Management:

Manage inventory, minimize food waste/breakage, and monitor labor hours in strict compliance with ILO and MLC maritime regulations.

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