Executive Sous Chef, Remy/Enchanté

About The Role & Team

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today!

As the Executive Sous Chef, Remy/Enchanté, you will assist the executive chef with running the operation for Remy/Enchanté and ensure high standards of food quality and service when preparing dishes specially crafted by accomplished Michelin star chefs for our French-inspired luxury restaurants.

Responsibilities

How You Will Make a Difference

• Collaborate with the executive chef to plan and deliver menus
• Ensure every food item leaving the kitchen is of the highest quality in flavor and presentation
• Lead all aspects of the Remy/Enchanté culinary team, including training and mentoring, while inspiring and encouraging them to get involved in menu creation
• Oversee inventory and control costs
• Act as a link between the kitchen and customers, while connecting with the Maitre d'Hotel and front-of-house team
• Responsible for maintaining all applicable USPH and HACCP standards in the Remy/Enchanté galley
• Be responsible for the Remy/Enchanté operation when the executive chef is not available

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Bring to the Team

• Five years or more of leadership experience with a minimum of two years working as a Sous Chef in a fine dining establishment
• Must understand and be able to verbalize the fundamentals of cooking
• Demonstrates a dedication to culinary career with a desire to grow within the industry
• Must be proficient in all stations in the kitchen
• Ability to work with a multi-cultural team in a confined environment
• Proficiency in safe food handling, HACCP / USPH
• Knowledge and proficiency in following and converting recipes

Preferred Qualifications

How You Will Stand Out

• Minimum of two-three years of formal culinary training
• Prior ship experience

Additional Information

This is a SHIPBOARD role.

You must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities, and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

Key skills/competency

• Culinary Leadership
• Fine Dining Cuisine
• Menu Planning
• Food Quality Control
• Team Mentoring
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• USPH Standards
• HACCP Compliance
• French Cuisine