Culinary Development, Planning, and Brand Experience Director.

Job Description

Oversees an array of culinary operations, including menu engineering, developing new-build brand initiatives, staying abreast of market trends to develop new products and enhance current ones, and ensuring that the products meet safety and quality standards.

Entrusted with the responsibility of designing and implementing prelaunch galley systems, layouts, workflows, and equipment to ensure optimal functionality, compliance with relevant regulations and construction standards, and efficiency for new builds, refurbishments, and startup ventures.

Essential Functions :

Research and Development : Responsible for pioneering and creating new culinary concepts, dishes, and techniques by researching ingredients, experimenting with flavors, and striving to push culinary boundaries.

Additionally, work closely with cross-functional teams to identify the requirements and preferences of guests and apply this data to develop novel products while staying within budget constraints.

Stay informed on market trends by monitoring food industry reports, attending trade shows, networking with culinary professionals, leverage social media and exploring emerging ingredients and techniques.

Galley design and construction : Collaboration and coordination with the new build team to ensure galley configuration focus on an ergonomic design with a well-defined workflow, ample counter space, quality equipment, and accessible storage for food and utensils.

Ensure galley design complies with rigorous VSP construction guidelines and safety regulations, considering factors such as proper sanitation, facilitating easy-to-clean surfaces, preventing cross-contamination, good lighting, handwashing, ventilation, and safety.

Point of contact for new builds, dry dock galley construction, and regulatory standards.

Menu Development : Creating and refining the menu by the restaurant's concept and target audience by considering trends, feedback, and market.

Work closely with culinary management to ensure the consistency and efficient execution of menu items in the galley.

• Recipe formation, quality control, and testing : Generating innovative and distinctive recipe ideas that align with cuisine style, performing multiple iterations of testing to refine recipes, and balancing the cost of ingredients to ensure recipes adhere to budgetary constraints while maintaining quality.
• Product optimization : Responsible for Maintaining comprehensive documentation of all data, identifying potential areas for improvement, and optimizing production strategies and processes to increase efficiency while upholding product excellence.

Conduct regular operational inspections through calls or visits to ships in the fleet to ensure the set standards are always maintained.

Support & collaboration : Creating a harmonious workplace by demonstrating adaptability, receptiveness to feedback, and the ability to adjust to evolving situations while cultivating a work environment that promotes collaboration and achieving collective success.

Assist shipboard leadership in efficiently executing operational compliance with diverse regulatory obligations and maritime policy.

Food safety : Plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of guests and team members by ensuring that food safety standards are consistently met and exceeded.

Implementing regulatory food safety principles to identify and control potential hazards in the food production process and developing protocols for responding to food safety incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
• 15+ Years solid background in culinary arts, food production, kitchen management
• Cruise operations or large hotel environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• In-depth knowledge of culinary arts, including advanced understanding of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and food presentation
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and maintains a commitment to ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of menu planning, development, and optimization, with the ability to create innovative and appealing culinary offerings that align with market trends and organizational goals
• Strategic thinking and planning skills to align culinary operations with overall business objectives, anticipating industry trends and adapting operations accordingly
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey culinary concepts, provide clear instructions, and build strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and work well under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership cultivating and motivating teams of high performing individuals, including effectively leading through managers of managers
• Capability to introduce innovative culinary concepts and techniques to enhance offerings and stay ahead in the industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power point
• Able to work effectively in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Be able to analyze and resolve issues independently and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative communication style

Physical Demands : Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.

Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities. May need to stand for long periods of time.

Travel : 25-50% ship-based travel

Work Conditions : Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and / or operate machinery.

May be requested to work a different shift. May have to operate shipboard under dry dock conditions.

The range for this roles base salary is $120,800 - $170,000. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan.

Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnivals discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including :

• Health Benefits :
• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits :
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employees discretion.
• Vacation Time All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days / year; director and above level start with 19 days / year.

Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours / year.

All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.

• Sick Time All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
• Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
• Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
• On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus

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About Us

In addition to other duties / functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture.

More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates a fleet of ships designed to foster exceptionally safe, fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value.

Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first.

We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness and integrity.

Doing this helps us to achieve our ultimate goal, which is to include FUN in everything we do! Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters!

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical orsensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and / or international law.