Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Luxury Residential Mega Yacht

The World, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately-owned residential yacht on earth. Employees of The World strive for excellence in everything we do.

The Sous Chef’s primary responsibility is to assist with the management of an assigned galley and to ensure that the highest standards are achieved and maintained within budgetary limitations. This position works alongside the Chef de Cuisine to manage the daily galley activities, including overseeing the team, assisting with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. The Sous Chef must possess a broad knowledge of classic and contemporary cuisines including French, Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern as well as some knowledge of American cuisine and modern plating techniques.

• Responsibilities
  Assist the Chef de Cuisine by adjusting daily requisitions to reflect trends and forecasts.
• Complete daily walk-through with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure equipment is in good repair, the cleanliness of assigned areas is maintained and all items are properly rotated and labeled
• Ensure that all established recipes are adhered to at all times
• Taste all food to ensure correct preparation.
• Ensure proper set-up for various buffets, service stations, special orders and mise-en-place.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of appropriate par stocks for food products and equipment based on current needs and upcoming functions
• Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine regarding culinary matters
• Adhere to the hotel operating and revenue budgets
• Place orders according to the provisioning schedule and based on budgetary guidelines; maintain par stock levels; minimize waste and breakage

Hiring Requirements

• Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
• Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
• Certification in Sanitation and Public Health preferred
• Minimum of 3 year’s relevant experience on a luxury cruise ship, in a private country club or similar, luxury hotel or resort
• One additional language (German, French, Italian, Spanish) preferred
• Good computer skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of point of sales systems, inventory management systems, Fidelio and computerized reservation systems
• Broad knowledge of classic and contemporary cuisines including French, Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern essential
• Knowledge of American cuisine and modern plating techniques preferable
• Understanding of butcher operations (specification guidelines for meat, fish, seafood, and poultry)
• Knowledge of beverage products and the ability to pair wines with cuisine preferred.
• Experience implementing new food concepts and menus.
• Good organizational skills

Along with worldwide travel opportunities, The World offers many other benefits. Our team members are afforded comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, facilities including a fitness center, state- of- the- art bicycles, crew bar, outside sun / seating deck, and a variety of crew enrichment activities. In addition, we have the most generous Tuition Reimbursement Program in the industry.

At The World we are one team, always passionate and caring and supporting one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.

Please note that all candidates must complete an online employment application before being considered for any open position. Interviews will only be arranged after receipt and review of such online application and are ‘by appointment only’. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a representative of the Human Resources Team.