Executive Chef for Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Hotel
Employment Type: Contract
Ships Leisure is looking for Executive Chef on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
The Executive Chef is responsible for a smooth and professional running galley operation in accordance with the company rules and regulations. The Executive Chef ensures that all the meals (Guests and crew) are at the scheduled times ready to serve and within the established Orient Express standards.
The Executive Chef is responsible for the food planning, food preparation, quality control, food cost, storage, cleaning and maintenance of galley, galley storerooms for guest, officers and crew.
Responsible for the ordering, storage, distribution and stock cost control of all food items.
Responsible for ensuring that quality standards for food production are maintained according to Orient Express culinary partners.
Assists in developing food purchase standardizations.
Supervises loadings to ensure quality check of food items.
Controls and comments on food production costs.
Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, controlling and evaluating his/her area of responsibility.
Initiates orders for food, galley consumables (galley material etc.) and keeps a regular inventory on these items; conducts/supervises monthly inventories.
Oversees requisitions of all food items.
Conducts menu briefings for restaurant team prior to service, with the assistance of the Maître D's.
Ensures a consistent updated USPH standard and conducts routine self and formal USPH inspections and writes relevant reports for management.
Follows-up on galley maintenance issues with the hotel engineer and informs hotel director accordingly.
Responsible for the management,update and communication of the rotation plan for crew members in collaboration with the hotel director and assistant purser.
Conducts staff' orientation and mid/end contract performance evaluations and makes recommendations for promotion. Languages: Fluent English mandatory, French is a bonus
A high-school degree or equivalent in Culinary School or related field
3-5 years' experience as Executive Chef in Michelin Star restaurant
Valid STCW certificates • Valid Pre-Employment Medical • C1D visa mandatory for all positions