Executive Chef
MSC Cruises
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Visits all food preparation areas daily and does food tasting to ensure quality and standards are up to Company standards.
- Meets daily with the Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef and the Chef de Partie to forecast food production and discuss the daily schedule.
- Constantly communicates with the Dining Operation Manager to verify Guests food acceptance and special requests.
- Keep direct communication with the Inventory Officer/Provision Master to manage the weekly inventory and manage the list of non-moving and fast-moving items to take necessary measures.
- Ensures that food preparation follows Company recipes and USPH\Internal Health standards.
- Controls the cleanliness of all food preparation areas, conducts PH inspections and USPH\Internal Health standards pre-port arrival inspections.
- Participates in meetings and keeps the Hotel Director/F&B Director informed of any problems arising and affecting the operation to provide a fast and effective solution.
- At the end of each cruise, in conjunction with the Inventory Officer, the Provision Master, and the F&B Director, elaborate the food order for the next loading according to Company Standards.
- At least 15 years experience in large multi-outlet operations, or at least 6/8 years experience in a similar position.
- Professional Hotel School with Certificate & Diploma, Culinary Art bachelors or master degree is preferred.
- HACCP Certification (USPH Course Certification is a plus).
- Fluent in oral and written English, knowledge of any other language among Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese is a plus.
- Safety-driven understands and respects rules. Proactive and accountable for his/her safety behaviour promoting sustainability.
- Ability to work in a harmonious, productive team environment.
- Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Is open and adapts to change. Supports Company-driven change and exploits opportunities that changes might bring. Understands the environments evolution and reacts positively.
- Excellent management skills and problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills and stress tolerance.
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