Executive Chef

Executive Chef

The Executive Chef is responsible for providing overall leadership in the ship's galley operations and ensures that galley areas are operating in accordance with Company Operating Standards. The Executive Chef ensures the achievement of company targets for guest satisfaction, shareholder value, employee satisfaction, and other key results areas. Ensures all culinary standards and procedures are executed consistently. Is present in operational areas during key periods Actively monitors all food quality and takes corrective action immediately to ensure guest satisfaction.

A minimum of 5 years as an Executive Chef in a world class kitchen leading a team of thirty or more in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred).

A culinary school degree is required.

Strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Excellent platform skills, outgoing, able to capture the attention of a large audience

Excellent communication, problem solving, decision making, and people skills.

Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, workforce planning and management, leadership techniques and production methods.

Proven ability to deliver the highest level of personalized service and guest satisfaction.

Proven track record of guiding team member development and ensuring employee engagement in a high-volume environment.

Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.

Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function.

Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that includes TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.