Island Chef de Partie - Bahamas

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today. ​


Responsibilities :

• Monitors product quality and presentation; prepares and monitors all mise-en-place for island crew daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners with assigned staff
• Responsible for recipe cost and portion control; oversees overall ordering and stock control
• Monitors and reviews food cost and orders with Island leadership
• Establishes food quality standards during storage, production and service; runs and monitors breakfast, lunch and dinner service with assigned staff
• Prepares and monitors Crew dietary requests
• Provides leadership and understands and monitors job responsibilities of Demi Chef de Partie
• Understands and monitors (together with Second Stewards) all sanitation laws, policies and procedures
• Sees to compliance and follow through with Demi Chef de Partie and Stewards
• Actively suggest ways to improve the operation
• Additional duties and tasks designated by leadership, when necessary

• Minimum 2 years formal culinary training from an accredited school
• Minimum 3 years work experience which may consist of an accredited school or recognized apprenticeship OR minimum 6 years work experience with 2 years in a comparable role
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including delegation, communication and team development
• Must be proficient in all stations in the kitchen
• Proficient in safe food handling, HACCP and familiar with Bahamian and USPH standards and practices
• Knowledge and proficiency in following and converting recipes
• Demonstrates a commitment to culinary career with a desire to grow within the F&B industry
• Understanding of food cost, portion control and the impact of spoilage
• Be willing to follow and embrace Bahamian health requirements and guidelines as well as safety and environmental requirements and Company practices
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Physically fit, with endurance to lift, bend or stand for long periods of time

This role is based on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

Applicants must:

• Be interested in living and working on a private island in the Bahamas
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and obtain necessary visas, if applicable (DCL will provide you with documents for this)
• Have authorization to work in the Bahamas
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.