Yacht Chef
Yacht Chef
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Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY
The Yacht Chef is responsible for overseeing all staff and functions within the galley. The Yacht Chef will coordinate and participate in all galley activities regarding food preparation inventory ordering and cleaning under the direction of the Hotel Manager.The Yacht Chef will be able to build and execute their own savory menu with guidance from the Galley Operations Manager.
This position begins at the start of the Summer 2025 Alaska Season (April September).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years experience managing a kitchen or galley staff.
- Minimum of 4 years restaurant/banquet cooking in positions of increasing responsibility including line cooking and prep work.
- Good time management skills: ability to handle multiple tasks set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to get along with coworkers and support a team environment.
- Experience with passenger vessels is preferred but not required.
- Should be very flexible understanding that due to the nature of wildlife and adventure cruising schedules may change on the fly. Adapting quickly to circumstances is essential.
- Comfortable living and working in close quarters with other crewmembers including those you are supervising.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively present sensitive information in oneonone situations as well as comfort with public speaking in group situations.
- Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
Required Certificates Licenses Registrations
- Valid Passport
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- ServSafeFood Protection Manager Certification
- ServSafeAllergens
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Administrative and Operations:
- Plan oversee and execute all guest and crew meals with the assistance of the Pastry Chef and Galley Utility(Safari Explorer). Follow company guidelines for ordering inventory and budget management. Maintain quality and consistency inthe menu items daily.
- Participate in the cooking and preparation of food items as a member of the galley staff.
- Prepare items for special diets for guests and crew as needed for vegan gluten free allergies etc.
- Execute all special requests for group charter trips. This may include but not limited to menu changes special ingredients/provisions per guest requestspossible meal time changes etc.
- Ensure the provisioning of all food and related products by placing weekly orders in conjunction with the Hotel Manager including loading and checkingin provisions.
- Be actively involved in storing provisions with the weekly order.
- Maintain accurate inventories for appropriate stocking levels and proper rotation of perishable food stores. This includes the cleaning and organization of all provision storage areas in galley freezer refrigerator and storeroom.
- Responsible for limiting food waste and will document as needed.
- Work closely with the Hotel Manager to create a comfortable and safe work environment for all galley employees.
- Maintain professional demeanor with guests crew staff agents officials and the public.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise one to twoteam members in daily galley operations.
- Oversee the training for new hires and ongoing training for all galley staff.
- Monitor and counsel work performance throughout the year and conduct written performance evaluations. Coach discipline and/or terminate staff as necessary in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Respond in a timely manner to all concerns complaints and allegations. Conduct investigations with management team as necessary.
Safety and Security
- Comply with all CDC/FDA vessel sanitation requirements.
- Participate in on board safety training meetings and drills as directed by the Captain. Including fire abandon ship man overboard flooding and medical emergencies.
- Maintain familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.
ONBOARD ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Living Conditions Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing
- Length of Work Shift Physically able to work 12 hours per day 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
- Mobility Frequent bending reaching twisting kneeling crawling and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- Handling/Strength Able to handle lift and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
- Environmental Conditions Able to work in all weather conditions around loud noise in small spaces and fit through a 28inch wide hatch.
BASE PAY
- $254/day $70 tip guarantee
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of UnCruise Adventures not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex creed religion marital status citizenship the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age disability ancestry national origin or veteran status in its educational programs activities or employment as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
