Sous Chef - Pastry :: Carnival Cruise Line
Hotel - Culinary Arts
Sous Chef - Pastry
Hotel - Culinary Arts
Sous Chef - Pastry

Set sail with Carnival Cruise Line and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels as a Sous Chef - Pastry. You will form part of the Culinary Arts management team and lead the pastry and bakery operations of the ship.


Position Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must have comprehensive knowledge of Pastry & Bakery operations.
  • Precise knowledge of all product specifications in use
  • The ability to coach, mentor and develop personnel and their work is a necessity
  • Clear and implemented knowledge of food quality standards
  • Clear and implemented knowledge of food presentation standards
  • Comprehension of all work divisions of all core Pastry/bakery operations
  • A clear understanding of cost management and profitability of the operation
  • Maintain a clear understanding of the operation’s revenue goals
  • Maintain a progressive training program toward talent development
  • Clear and practiced understanding of inventory management and food ordering
  • Clear and practiced understanding of all products in use and stock rotation
  • Clear and practiced understanding of post-loading inspections and product specifications
  • Maintain clear and practiced understating of stock ordering operations and accounting principles
  • Ability to motivate the assigned team toward the achievement of goals
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with all parts of the Food Operations and Ship departments
  • Ability to promote and enhance product and guest experience
  • Ability to resolve guest issues with either direct contact or via consultation.
  • Should have a clear and practiced understanding of all USPH policies applicable
  • Should have a clear and practiced understanding of all Health and  Safety policies applicable
  • Should have a clear and practiced understanding of all Environmental policies applicable
  • The ability to create and manage Teamwork Schedules is a requirement
  • Provide feedback through Performance Appraisal systems
  • Must monitor and enforce applicable IMO regulations associated with operations
  • Liaise with Culinary Arts management toward the achievement of all above
  • Must successfully complete food trials and product reviews assigned by the Executive Chef
  • Willingly execute any other assigned or delegated tasks


Position Minimum Requirements:

  • Ideally, the candidate must have a Bachelor's in Hotel Management or an equivalent in Culinary Arts
  • Ability to clearly communicate in English, both verbal and written
  • Cruise line experience comparable to CCL or work exposure at a 5-star property at minimum with multiple dining venues is a requirement where the last position held is at Pastry Chef or equivalent
  • Experience of the following:
  • Fine dining desserts and advanced plating techniques
  • Formal dining desserts and plating techniques
  • Petite fours, Mignardises and Friandises
  • Advanced chocolate and confectionery
  • Advanced buffet desserts and presentations
  • Advance Ice Creams, sorbets, and gelato
  • Advanced bakery techniques, including French and Italian bread and sourdough
  • Advanced Viennoisserie
  • Intermediate sugar and chocolate arts are desirable
  • Demonstrated knowledge of  manpower scheduling and duty rosters
  • Practiced exposure to cost management and should have been responsible/ participated in achieving set cost goals
  • Demonstrated exposure to hygiene and food safety practices comparable to principles listed under the USPH VSP program
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience Level

At least 5 years of experience in similar roles is required.

Conversational English

Fluency in spoken English to connect with guests is required.

Guest Facing Experience

Minimum guest interaction might be required.

Physically Fit

You must pass a Seafarers Medical Fitness Examination.

“Can-Do” Attitude

You focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.


BENEFITS OF WORKING ONBOARD
FREE GYM ACCESS AND CREW WELFARE PROGRAM
FLIGHT TO AND FROM THE SHIP ARE PROVIDED
GET PAID TO TRAVEL THE WORLD
BUILD UP INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

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