Viking Ocean - Executive Chef

ISMIRA AGENCY actively recruiting for position EXECUTIVE CHEF
for VIKING OCEAN CRUISES!
The Executive Chef ensures the efficient operations of all food production areas, by consistently analyzing the food production quality & cost, keeping within budget & monitoring time management. He/She is required to implement and maintain all service standards as determined by the Corporate Office, and it is your duty to provide your team with ongoing training and support.

• Paid flights to and from the ship
• Legal employment based on 10-hour work day
• Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
• Free shipwide Wi-Fi
• Free accommodation
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career

• Hold excellent cooking skills, with the flair and creativy to enhance buffet presentations; constantly strive to upgrade the food quality and presentation, host Kitchen Table events and cooking demonstrations; make use of culinary check lists on a frequent basis.
• Work within set food-cost budgets and follow the portion control chart accordingly and adjust food requisitions to avoid any possible overproduction; 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.
• Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of all Galley equipment by overseeing the Annual Galley Equipment Budget Projection and documenting & reporting any damages/malfunctions to all relevant parties; and ordering, receiving, issuing & maintaining par levels, for the equipment store.
• 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. Visit various food preparation stations & conduct random tastings to correct any discrepancies (quality/taste/appearance) immediately.
• Regularly inspect Galley areas in conjunction with the Public Health Officer and Kitchen Steward, to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
• Be familiar with the Human Resources Manual & Shipboard Training; have an in-depth understanding of the working hours policies & procedures; be familiar with crew contracts and work schedule hours/week, to maintain working hours paperwork and if necessary, correct entries for payroll.
• 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 the highest level of comfort and service to Guests, as per Viking’s STAR Service Standards and all Public Health Policies; manage service according to Guest flow, embarkation & disembarkation, sea day activities & other activities.

• Minimum 21 years old
• A required minimum of ten years’ experience as an Executive Chef or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality environment; advanced culinary skills are required.

• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes. The ability to speak additional languages is an advantage.

• Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player; strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems.

• Guest-focused,…