Chef de Partie - Pizzaiolo

at  MSC Cruises

We are looking for a highly skilled Pizzaiolo, based in Geneva, to join our restaurant team. The 200-seat restaurant is a self-service cafeteria with various food stations, including a pizza station.

The Pizzaiolo will be responsible of preparing high-quality pizzas that meets the Executive Chef’s standards, and ensuring that the station is sanitary and well-stocked. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guest’s satisfaction. He\/she will also have to ensure compliance with food safety and employment guidelines.

• High school degree or equivalent required;
• Good French and English level. Any other language is an advantage;
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of culinary experience;
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of culinary management experience;
• Knowledge and ability to run a section
• Team management skills
• Previous experience in high volume and\/or upscale restaurants a plus;
• Previous experience preparing pizzas is a plus;
• Ability to deliver fresh food to high standards;
• Ability to cope well under pressure;
• Excellent personality and drive.
• Preparing pizza dough, sauces and toppings
• Cleaning and mise en place of the pizza station before service
• Monitoring the temperature of the pizza ovens and cooking times.
• Monitoring inventory and ordering supplies as needed
• Plating or packaging pizzas accordingly.
• Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Keeping the area of the kitchen safe and sanitary according to the Health, Safety, Fire, and Hygiene guidelines and procedures.
• Improving food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Attend any training that has been set up to aid your own personal development.
• Ensuring high standards are consistently met and making sure your personal appearance and uniform are always in line with the required standards;

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
EU Passport or Right to work in Switzerland.
Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises’ fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet’s average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises’ fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas “7 Golden Pearls” for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide

• High school degree or equivalent required;
• Good French and English level. Any other language is an advantage;
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of culinary experience;
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of culinary management experience;
• Knowledge and ability to run a section
• Team management skills
• Previous experience in high volume and\/or upscale restaurants a plus;
• Previous experience preparing pizzas is a plus;
• Ability to deliver fresh food to high standards;
• Ability to cope well under pressure;
• Excellent personality and drive.
• Preparing pizza dough, sauces and toppings
• Cleaning and mise en place of the pizza station before service
• Monitoring the temperature of the pizza ovens and cooking times.
• Monitoring inventory and ordering supplies as needed
• Plating or packaging pizzas accordingly.
• Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Keeping the area of the kitchen safe and sanitary according to the Health, Safety, Fire, and Hygiene guidelines and procedures.
• Improving food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Attend any training that has been set up to aid your own personal development.
• Ensuring high standards are consistently met and making sure your personal appearance and uniform are always in line with the required standards