Pastry Sous Chef Shipboard

Role Overview Manages and coordinates activities of workstations while engaging in preparing, mixing, baking, decorating and presenting Company‑standard recipes, specializing in pastries and bakery products served in a variety of dining venues onboard the ship. Qualifications Proof of cook apprenticeship completion or equivalent. Six to eight years of experience cooking and preparing food in a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel, restaurant or high‑volume food‑service facility; written references from former employers required. Ability to read, interpret, and demonstrate the preparation of recipes for all basic meat, fish, sauce and side dishes according to Royal Caribbean International’s brand standards, including advanced pastry methods such as chocolate tempering, sugar pulling & blowing, dough pinning & laminating, and modeling skills. Knowledge of mixing techniques such as flour batter, sugar batter and blending methods. Extensive knowledge of food‑handling procedures with regard to HACCP and public health standards. Ability to work positively and cooperatively in a diverse team environment to meet established timeframes for the entire food service operation; ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, coworkers, and other shipboard employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions. Demonstrated aptitude for the financial aspects of a food operation, including successful identification of expense reduction through cost control. Demonstrated aptitude for the management of headcount within an assigned area, supporting the business needs of the vessel. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service, including needs assessment, problem resolution and achievement of quality service standards. Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function; ability to manage international staff positively and productively, motivating, developing and managing employees, and administering disciplinary action through coaching and counseling. Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and ability to navigate within software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life‑saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency, including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Royal Caribbean International