Chef Hot Pot

About the role

MSC Cruises is looking for a Chef Hot Pot who creates the best culinary experience for guests through a wide variety of hot pot dishes. The postholder works in line with company operating standards and public health and food safety procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a large variety of hot pot dishes and ensure food is displayed, stored and prepared correctly
• Set up and keep work stations clean, and prepare weekly schedules for staff duties such as cleaning
• Ensure staff grooming, including hygiene and uniforms
• Handle stock control and inventory, and supervise team members' performance
• Coach, train and motivate the team to reach departmental goals
• Follow batch cooking and preparation processes to reduce waste
• Take part in daily briefings with galley management on operations, upcoming production and events
• Meet cost targets as instructed by the executive

Required profile

• Fluent English, oral and written; other languages are an advantage
• High school diploma or equivalent, culinary school degree and a food safety certificate (equivalent to the Food Safety Professional Certificate or Diploma)
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar managerial role on a cruise line
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity before joining
• STCW95/2010 certification (firefighting, survival, first aid, security awareness, passenger ship familiarization) required before joining the vessel
• Good health declaration and a clean criminal record, both mandatory before boarding

Required skills

• Great knowledge of the VSP Manual, Shipsan Manual and Anvisa regulations
• Team management, conflict resolution and good communication skills
• Accuracy and speed in emergency situations, multitasking in high-volume culinary operations