Sous Chef - Explora Journeys

JOB PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity exists for a world class Sous Chef to join our newly created luxury travel brand “Explora Journeys”. The primary responsibility of the Sous Chef is to maintain efficient operation by constantly analyzing the quality and cost of food production.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain set budget and monitor time management.

• Provide ongoing training and ensure that the standards set by the Corporate Offices are followed.

• Ensure safe, quality food products and complete guest satisfaction.

• Develop and comply with the systems, procedures, rules, objectives, and timescales set by the organization and take a disciplined approach when undertaking tasks.

• Work within a technical/specialized area of expertise to improve the quality of the service and product provided.

• Ensure full adherence to menus, recipes, methods, and operational specifics provided by the company.

• Conduct food tastings on a daily basis.

• Monitor and assist Section Heads to prepare the daily electronic food requisitions according to the forecasted figures.

• Monitor the Dinner Service Line in the assigned location, to ensure smooth and efficient service, presentation, and final plating.

• Monitor the production and preparation level using the Culinary Checklist.

• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.

• Report any malfunctions and necessary repairs that affect the daily operation in the galley, and that violate Public Health & SMS requirements to the Technical department.

• Ensure that all the HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed accordingly.

• Ensure that the assigned area of responsibility is ready for the announced or unannounced inspection conducted by Ship Management or local authorities.

• Be present during all inspections.

• Ensure and reinforce the daily Recipe review program with CDP’s and Section Heads. Recipe reviews must be submitted to the culinary department for review and approval.

• Monitor all daily requisitions, especially expensive items (Meat, Fish and Seafood/Flagged items).

• Ensure the portion control chart is followed accordingly.

• Attend all meetings, training activities, or classes related to the assigned position as required.

• Monitor the training and familiarization of new food crewmembers to their new job and living environment.

• Develop a program to train personnel in the appropriate area of responsibility according to standard operating procedures.

• Ensure that the recipe training program is conducted as required.

• Responsible for controlling food and general expenses related to the production in his / her area, set by the Corporate Office Guidelines and Budget.

• Maintain cost control within the department/team.

• Ensure economical work practices are in place to minimize and/or avoid waste.

• Participate in the Cooking Demonstration as required.

• Attend early stand-by for any inspection.

• Supervise activities such as afternoon tea, pool parties, cocktail parties, Main galley, lunch service, and evening duties.

• Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

• Advanced culinary skills, leadership, and experience.

• Minimum of 8 years in the profession (Quality Hotels and Restaurants).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a management role in a well-recognized luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Communicate effectively with the senior management.

• Possess the ability to lead and make decisions.

• Good administrative skills.

• Experienced in coaching subordinates.

• Must be cost and quality conscious.

• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

Posses a valid passport and a seaman book.