Viking Cruise Ship is currently hiring for various cruise ship jobs opportunities and is seeking to hire an Executive Chef in River (US/Mississippi) for an onboard position. Your job as the the Executive Chef is to efficiently ensure the operations of all food production areas by consistently analyzing the food production quality & cost, keeping within budget & monitoring time management.
Responsibilities
- Share the overall responsibility of all food orders & consumption with the Inventory Manager in terms of Guest count, itinerary, availability & usage; maintain direct communication with the Inventory Manager for provision related matters – slow and non-moving item lists, inventory, standard products, maintaining par levels, first in first out (FIFO); be present during loading for quality assurance, and report discrepancies to the Inventory Manager
- Work in and as part of a team, not making any changes to the operation/menu without the approval and knowledge of the Culinary Department and Purchasing Department; adjust menus according to merchandise availability and unexpected shortages; compile & submit reports on each cruise
- Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check all venues serving food on a daily basis to ensure that all food outlets & displays are in line with the quality & cleanliness of Viking’s Standards and all Public Health Policies
- Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maximizing crew satisfaction, productivity and retention; meet with Team Leaders on a daily basis for “The Daily Reunion”, to provide feedback & operational updates as well as to ensure that your department is performing to Viking’s STAR Service Standards
- Provide competent leadership to all direct reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting performance reviews, including discipline as needed, succession planning, crew communication and recognition
- Ensure that you and your team are always wearing the appropriate and specific Personal Protectice Equipment (PPE) as required for their durites onboard
- Uphold impeccable grooming standards at all times by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards
- Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at different times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking
- You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needs
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace
- Must be 21+ years old, physically fit and in good health to meet the demands of an intense shipboard role; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel and bend for prolonged periods of time
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience as an Executive Chef or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; advanced culinary skills are required
- Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player; strong administration skills are preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, plus Mobile Devices, Point of Sales system (MXP database.)
- Guest-focused, service oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required with excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies
US Mainland candidates Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums
- 401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period
- Retention bonus program
Puerto Rico and Guam candidates Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums
- Retention bonus program