Assistant Chef de Partie

The World, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth.  Employees of The World strive for excellence in everything we do.  We live and work on a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht that sails continuously around the world.  Every few days you will wake to an exciting new port of call.  It’s the ultimate way to work and travel all in one.

The Assistant Chef de Partie’s primary responsibility is to assist with the management of an assigned galley and to ensure that high standards are achieved in the preparation and execution of dishes.  This position must follow set recipes, dish guidelines, Residents’ preferences and maintaining economical work practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Galley Operations

• Communicate with the Sous Chef regarding culinary matters.
• Report work orders to the Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of appropriate par stocks for food products and equipment based on current needs and upcoming functions.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef by completing and delivering all reports, documents, and other items requested by supervisor.
• Ensure all food is prepared fresh and is of the highest quality.
• Adhere to all recipes and cooking methods.
• Rotate between different stations as requested.
• Responsible for mise-en-place and food service for production area.
• Work to decrease the stock of slow moving items.
• Taste all food to ensure correct preparation.
• Assist in achieving the budgets by minimizing waste and breakage and maintaining proper handling procedures.

Resident and Guest Services

• Acknowledge Resident’s preferences and ensure all changes are communicated to the team.
• Exceed Resident and Guest expectations in every aspect of personalized service in accordance with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards.

General

• Review all food related costs and consumptions in accordance with financial targets.
• Continue own education by staying abreast of trends and sharing this information with the team.
• Actively support the goals and objectives for the department and adhere to all new policies and company initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in the buddy program.
• Actively participate in Company trainings as required.
• Maintain accurate Time & Attendance Records for each time period worked.
• Ensure all areas are maintained in accordance with Public Health (HACCP), Safety Management System (SMS) and Safety & Environmental regulations; adhering to Company Policies and procedures as appropriate to the position.
• Execute safety duties as per the Emergency Plan and Station Bill.
• Assist with Ship tours, Zodiac landings, Marina days, Expeditions, and other activities when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
• BA/BS 2-3 year Culinary Degree (or foreign equivalency) preferred.
• Certification in Sanitation and Public Health preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience on a luxury cruise ship, private country club or similar, luxury hotel or resort.
• Good computer skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of cold food production including handling and preparation of salads, dressings, sandwiches, and hors d’oeuvres and understanding of composition, structure, and quality factors of meats, game, poultry, fish, and shellfish.
• Ability to work in production or line capacities or a combination of both.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems and Fidelio.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to work seven (7) days a week for an extended period, including day or night, weekends and holidays.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, all Crew are required to stand, walk long distances on the Ship and may include the repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down the stairs and lifting up to 23 kilograms.
• All Team members must be physically able to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills. All vessel positions require full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
• Work within different temperature changes - indoors to outdoors.
• Ability to pass STCW safety course.
• Able to live harmoniously in close quarters.

Along with worldwide travel opportunities, The World offers many other benefits. Our team members are afforded comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, facilities including a fitness center, state- of- the- art bicycles, crew bar, outside sun / seating deck, and a variety of crew enrichment activities. In addition, we have the most generous Tuition Reimbursement Program in the industry.

At The World we are one team, always passionate and caring and supporting one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.