Chef De Cuisine-Disney

Recruiter: Disney Cruise Line

Category: Culinary

Guest Contact: Low

Published: 16 August 2024


JOB DESCRIPTION
Top Points
At Disney Cruise Line, we bring Disney magic to life daily, creating cherished memories and genuine connections with our guests. We uphold the highest standards, ensuring the safety of our crew and guests while working towards excellence with our Disney values. Join our diverse, inclusive, and supportive team, where you can grow personally and professionally. Apply today to create unforgettable experiences.

As a Chef de Cuisine (CDC), you will lead the galley team, manage operations in your assigned galley and hotel stores, coordinate food offerings, handle special requests, conduct inspections, oversee crew training, and monitor culinary standards. You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations.


Job Responsibilities
Follow company recipe guidelines for assigned responsibilities using recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits


Meet food cost budgets and targets as set by the Food Manager onboard
Order stores for assigned responsibilities by using the Materials Management System (MMS), an online electronic ordering system, for up to 3,000 meals daily
Inventory control (par levels turn over and replenishment)
Monitor handling and maintenance of operating equipment; report maintenance needs through onboard electronic maintenance request system Organize staff meetings
Responsibilities include buffet , a la carte, production and line service
Provide leadership for all direct reports. Responsibilities include: managing personnel files, conducting performance reviews, including progressive discipline, ensuring MLC compliance, monitoring time keeping system, onboard training, crew development, and crew recognition and communication

Required/Desired: Experience,Qualifications, Education, Licenses

4+ years of experience working as a leader within a high level hotel or restaurant, overseeing a high volume culinary operation


Certified working Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts
Demonstrated career progression within the culinary field
Working knowledge of food and beverage products, services, and equipment
Calculate and control cost potentials/projections and understand the impact of the overall budge
Write and implement high-quality menus based on themed and seasonal availability
Write and cost recipes, and train the team to implement them at the highest standards
Lead culinary team within assigned responsibilities
Demonstrate natural initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity
Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multi-functional and diverse areas
Able to work under pressure of tight timeframes, deadlines and financial goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
College degree in Culinary Arts, preferred