Event Chef - Explora Journeys

JOB NUMBER: JB03120

VACANCY NUMBER: ADV03550

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ORGANIZATION: MSC Malta Seafarers Co. Ltd (on board job)

BUSINESS AREA: Hotel

LINE MANAGER: Sr. Executive Chef

An exciting opportunity exists for a world class Event Chef to join our newly created luxury travel brand “Explora Journeys”. The primary responsibility of the Event Chef is to plan and conduct the F&B Initiatives experience onboard the vessels.

• Conduct all the relevant event programs based on the journeys.

• Train the culinary personnel to execute the program in the absence of the guidance set by the Executive Chef.

• Coordinate with the onboard guest experiences to organize travel for shoreside team experiences.

• Coordinate with the onboard F&B Services to complement the culinary experience with pairings and revenue-generating.

• Coordinate with Sr. Executive Chef to schedule and promote all the relevant programs.

• Deliver all the relevant Culinary and Beverage revenue programs.

• Plan & execute the program agreed upon with the management highlighting food/beverage for that journey based on region & culture.

• Prepare and Manage the area ingredient list and requisitions on the system prior to approval.

• Responsible for the overall Public Health compliance on the area of responsibility.

• Responsible for the assigned area equipment, inventory and maintenance.

• Stimulate the initiatives and manage budgets as allocated for onboard and shoreside operations.

• Extensive experience in the culinary field of luxury hotels and cruise line brands.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Lead Chef in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.

• Excellent understanding of food specifications, including but not limited to US or EU product standards.

• Professional Hotel School with Certificate & Diploma, Culinary Art bachelor’s or master degree is preferred, HACCP or USPH certification.

• Fluent in oral and written English, knowledge of any other language among Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese is a plus;

• Safety-driven understands and respects rules. Proactive and accountable for his/her safety behavior promoting sustainability;

• Ability to work in a harmonious, productive team environment;

• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;

• Excellent management skills and problem solving;

• Excellent communication skills and stress tolerance.

• Possess a valid passport and when possible a seaman book copy.

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