Executive Chef JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Executive Chef DEPARTMENT: Culinary The Gig: We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to create one of the most irresistible travel brands in the world and are building an epic team to help make our ambition a reality. We are on the hunt for a super talented \xe2\x80\x98someone\xe2\x80\x99 who is passionate about ensuring an outstanding dining experience for our sailors in our onboard restaurants. We love food\xe2\x80\xa6 and we assume that you do too! This gig\xe2\x80\x99s essential responsibility is to provide leadership and support for the Scarlet Lady\xe2\x80\x99s onboard culinary operation. In other words, this \xe2\x80\x98someone\xe2\x80\x99 needs to know how to Make Ship delicious. Your excellent attention to detail and self-starter mentality means you can think quick on your feet and keep calm when ship gets real. Ultimately, we won\xe2\x80\x99t be able to remember how we got by without you. What You\xe2\x80\x99ll be Up to:
Maintain positive Sailor relations at all times
Responsible for maintaining and producing high level standards in food quality in the
assigned outlet
Responsible for the entire operation of their assigned outlet in terms of food safety,
creativity, cleanliness, team performance
Adheres to and monitors that HACCP and USPH rules and regulations are followed on a
daily basis
Meets with Executive Sous Chef on a daily basis to review production schedules and
internal requisitions for their outlet
Monitors portion control and conducts spot checks
Carries out inspections and spot checks of storerooms within their outlet
Reports any machinery/technical faults to Executive Sous Chef and monitors repair
schedule
Conducts food tasting on a daily basis in their outlet and corrects any discrepancies with
regard to quality, taste and/or appearance
Carries out the service line in their assigned outlet including but not limited to the
efficiency of service, presentation and plating
Communicates with Asst. Food and Beverage Operations Director for any provision
related matters
Must be familiar with their assigned galley outlet layout in terms of safety and security
and ensure members of his team are fully familiar
JOB DESCRIPTION
Monitor Work and Rest hours of all members of their team ensuring ILO guidelines are
adhered to
Prepare and implement work rotas for their outlet team
Monitor performance of their team ensuring that they are working to company, HACCP
and USPH guidelines
Conducts menu explanation to the Restaurant team in their assigned outlet prior to the
start of service
Inspect cleanliness and condition of assigned station and services areas and rectify any
deficiencies
Monitors clear down routines after service and ensures the appearance and condition of
all items meet Virgin Voyages standards
Notifies Executive Sous Chef of any Sailor complaints raised and seeks to resolve
Be familiar with all cruise services/features and activations to respond to Sailor inquiries
accurately
Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of their outlet culinary team
Prepare appraisals for individuals under their remit in accordance with Virgin Voyages
policies
Attends passenger functions as required by Head of Department
Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as required by Head of Department
Ensures that the set standards are kept and staff members work according to their
respective job descriptions Super Powers Required:
Minimum 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as Chef De Cuisine onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5*
hotel/resort
Extensive knowledge of food handling procedures with regard to public health standards
Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce to
increase synergy and improve productivity
Excellent understanding of food specifications, including but not limited to USDA meat
and standards and grading
Knowledge of Vessel Sanitation Program regulations and procedures
All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position
Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of recipes
Basic knowledge of HACCP rules and regulations
Strong written & verbal skills
What Matters to Us At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hang out spot and help make the place even better. So, we won\xe2\x80\x99t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.
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