Sous Chef (M/F)

Mystic Cruises is an expedition ocean cruise line offering an incredibly intimate view of some of the world’s most exciting destinations, including Antarctica, the Arctic region, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean, in an ecofriendly way, but with all the comfort of a fivestar service. Mystic Cruises sail into the heart of landmark cities, as well as to small, exclusive ports where larger vessels cannot enter, to provide our guests onceinalifetime experiences. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, Mystic Cruises implemented technological innovations on its ships in order to ensure a minimal impact of its operations.

Job Description
To act as liaison for the Executive Chef and the Galley Staff in order to identify the strengths and potentials of each person and to assign them to the location best suited to their talents;
To take active part in the actual food preparation;
Oversee the daily operation and safe food handling of the Galley personnel in conjunction with the Galley Utility #1;
To ensure a smooth and efficient service during meal hours through good communication with the Dining Room Staff so that food is sent out quickly and efficiently;
To ensure that products are consistently prepared according to the highest possible standards;
To ensure that all Galley personnel comply with the latest Health and Sanitation regulations (USPH and all other Port Health Authorities) at all times and to assist oversee the entire cleaning procedure for food handlers in the Galley;
To know the requirements of the Menus and to forecast and Requisition Galley items according to operational needs through the Provision Stores in conjunction with the Executive Chef;
To ensure that the Galley Work Registration Forms are completed correctly and handed in to the Executive Chef in a timely manner;
Other responsibilities, as assigned, but not limited to the above.

Financial Responsibilities
To keep leftover food to a minimum;
To assist the Executive Chef in controlling the food cost as well as the overall operational costs required in the Galley as required by the Mystic office, maintaining given standards and product quality;
To ensure that Company property is maintained properly and treated with respect at all times.

Safety Responsibilities
To ensure that the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment in the Galley work areas is implemented at all times;
To ensure that Safe Lifting Techniques are practiced at all times in the Galley Department;
To ensure all Galley Staff is instructed on all Safe/Proper Galley Equipment handling and to ensure that Safe/Proper Galley Equipment handling is practiced at all times;
To be familiar with the Company´s SMS;
To be familiar with the Ship`s Emergency Plan;
To do In Port Manning duties as scheduled and as required by Company policy.

Emergency Duties
To follow instructions on Safety Card;
To participate in Guest/Crew Lifeboat Drills as per instructions;
Other responsibilities, as assigned, but not limited to the above.

Team Communications and Meetings
To conduct meetings with the Galley Staff on a daily basis;
To communicate with the Executive Chef on a regular basis;
To encourage and demonstrate good communication, excellent teamwork and continuous training, coaching and counseling.