Chef Trainer

Culinary Development Expert Key Responsibilities: Training Strategy Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive Culinary Training strategies for junior crew members. Ensure thorough understanding of company standards, operational practices, and rating systems across the Culinary Department. Conduct regular training sessions and audits to maintain consistent standards delivery. Senior Leadership Collaboration: Support Executive Chef and Sous Chef in identifying potential career advancement opportunities among crew members. Collaborate with leadership to assess performance and attitude gaps, determining future roles within the team. Crew Coaching & Development: Provide ongoing education on company best practices and operational excellence to culinary staff. Facilitate hands-on training and role-play sessions at workstations. Offer constructive feedback during coaching and performance evaluations. Training Scheduling & Reporting: Design daily training schedules and provide detailed feedback reports to the Executive Chef. Coordinate daytime training sessions (45 minutes per group) on port days, ensuring participant selection is informed by relevant data. Conduct evening follow-up audits and present findings to the Executive Chef and crew members. Performance Audits & Mentorship: Conduct sea-day performance audits and provide individualized feedback to both crew members and management. Identify underperforming crew members and collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop targeted improvement plans. Mentorship for Senior Staff: Coach and mentor senior chefs on effectively delivering training sessions, including setup, session flow, feedback delivery, and evaluation.