JAPAN - Japanese Speaking Executive Chef

vor 6 Monaten

Basel, Schweiz Viking Vollzeit

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Part of our Galley team on our Ocean vessels, the Executive Chef ensures the efficient operations of all food production areas, by consistently analyzing the food production quality & cost, keeping within budget and monitoring time management.
The Executive Chef reports to Hotel General Manager.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work within set food-cost budgets and follow the portion control chart accordingly and adjust food requisitions to avoid any possible overproduction. Share the overall responsibility of all food orders & consumption with the Inventory Manager in terms of Guest count, itinerary, availability & usage. Constantly strive to upgrade the food quality and presentation, host Kitchen Table events and cooking demonstrations; make use of culinary check lists on a frequent basis. Maintain direct communication with the Inventory Manager for provision related matters - slow and non-moving item lists, inventory, standard products, maintaining par levels, first in first out (FIFO). Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of all Galley equipment by overseeing the Annual Galley Equipment Budget Projection and documenting & reporting any damages/malfunctions to all relevant parties; and ordering, receiving, issuing & maintaining par levels, for the equipment store. Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check all venues serving food on a daily basis to ensure that all food outlets & displays are in line with the quality & cleanliness of Viking’s Standards and all Public Health Policies. Regularly inspect Galley areas in conjunction with the Public Health Officer and Kitchen Steward, to ensure a clean and safe workplace. Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maximizing crew satisfaction, productivity, and retention; meet with Team Leaders on a daily basis.
 

WHY JOIN VIKING? 
Elevate Your Career 
Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with: 

Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services  On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries  Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships 

On board our ship 

Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members  Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate).  Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking  Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces and activities  Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours 

Employee benefits 

Referral program  Loyalty bonuses  Tax-free salary

YOUR PROFILE

Must have shipboard or premium hospitality experience with at least 2 - 3 years in the same role; advanced culinary skills are required Fluent in Japanese and English - must have excellent Japanese and English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes. The ability to speak additional languages is an advantage. Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player; strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems. Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, with a proven and comprehensive knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies, team builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills, and coaching abilities. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week. Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.

APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION
Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos concealed with make-up, skin-colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards. Exemptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis where appropriate. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision. Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company. For further information, please contact our recruiting team.


DISCLAIMER
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