Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Manage accountability for all Galley staff for day-to-day and long-term operation
• Ensure recipe format, pictures, etc. are consistent in all food outlets
• Organize food tastings and dummy runs of new products and menu content
• Facilitate weekly meetings with Galley leadership; discuss operational issues and updates of new products
• Oversee ordering and stock control of the seafood and meat production areas
• Work with Hotel Stores Manager on inventory controls
• Ensure that all requisitions and stock control procedures in all outlets are being followed; hold Galley leaders responsible for proper requisitioning
• Monitor all culinary standards
• Ensure Disney Cruise Line and USPH sanitation requirements are met in area of responsibility
• Meet food cost budgets and targets as set by the Food Manager onboard
• Monitor cost control
• Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained and in good working order
• Monitor/implement garbage separation and disposal procedures
• Implement and monitor Location Operating Guidelines
• Handle and resolve guest complaints
• Monitor handling, maintenance, and reordering of operating equipment
• Coordinate all food offerings including group offerings and special requests
• Facilitate department meetings
• Execute additional job responsibilities, as assigned by DCL leadership, based on operational need
• Comply with all company set policies and procedures, along with all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures
• Participate in Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum four years experience in high-volume Galley/F&B operation
• Certified working Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts
• Technical and functional understanding of the ship-based food operation
• Excellent working knowledge of food and beverage products, services and equipment
• Ability to calculate and control cost potentials/projections; understand the impact on budget
• Understanding of local and international beverage laws
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to speak, read and write fluent English
• Willingness to live and work onboard one of our vessels for a certain length of time (based on position)
• Be able to work a seven-day, 70-84 hour week with limited time off
• Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines
• Agree to share a cabin with other crew members
• Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
• Be flexible with your work schedule, job duties and work locations
• Appreciate diversity among guests and crew

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ship experience
• College education or equivalent industry experience

Additional Information:

This is a SHIPBOARD role.

Applicants must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

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.