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Chef Tournant

United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

This is a remote position.
The Chef Tournant’s primary responsibilities are to ensure all communication, standards, policies, and expectations are communicated to his/her team and then executed flawlessly. He/she achieves the objectives through communication, organization, and training. The Chef Tournant is expected to be a “hands-on” supervisor who leads his/her team by example. The Chef Tournant is assigned to be directly responsible for one or more outlets or production areas in the following categories: production, alternative restaurants, buffets, or main galley.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Consistently checks temperatures in foods and follows proper procedures in regards to chilling, re-heating, and holding food.

Maintains and reports waste log to supervisors on a daily/weekly basis

Checks outlet(s) upon arrival to determine status of outstanding safety, or equipment issues

Checks outlet(s) prior to leaving to ensure cleanliness, proper disposal/removal of food, and proper storing and labeling

Maintains USPH/FDA standards

Communicates and follows-through with appropriate departments to correct sanitation and or equipment issues

Responsible for accuracy in daily inventories and requisitions

Communicates with provisions to ensure successful coordination of requisitioning, and return to stocks, including variances, spoilage, and excess inventories

Communicates with other departments to adjust production for joint product needs

Delegates workload to subordinates fairly and consistently while continually striving to improve flow of production

Adjusts scheduling appropriately in order to attend mandatory meetings

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of all basic cooking techniques is required.

Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Classical European, International, and World Cuisine, including cooking philosophies and principles are required.

Basic to Intermediate knowledge and experience to lead in all areas of the galley including buffets, production, alternative restaurants and main galleys is required.

Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of herbs, spices and flavorings, is required.

Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of all kitchen equipment, tools, and supplies is required.

Minimum of one year supervisory experience on cruise ship or high volume hotel/restaurant is required.

Minimum of one year experience in a high production volume restaurant/hotel is required.

Minimum of one year experience in a fine dining or upscale restaurant is required.

Minimum of three years of general culinary experience is required.

Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

Intermediate to Advanced skills in typing and computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Fidelio, AS400, Micros) are required.

Intermediate to Advanced experience and ability to convert recipes from metric to U.S. and vice versa for both volume and weight is required.

EDUCATION
Highschool Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required

Associates degree, Technical degree or foreign equivalent from a Culinary School is preferred.

ATTRIBUTES
Proactive, Team Player, Problem Solver

Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven

Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene

Respect for all co-workers and guests

Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun

Able to work 7 days a week

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Technology & IT Customer Service Excel Remote Collaboration Writing Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Chef Tournant role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Jobs on a Ship?
  3. Which of Customer Service, Excel and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Customer Service, Excel and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Chef Tournant role because I can bring practical experience in Customer Service, Excel and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Jobs on a Ship needs from this hire.

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