Chef Tournant – Experienced Chef for High-Volume Restaurant Kitchens

Company Overview – Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises is a premium cruise line renowned for its modern luxury offerings, combining exceptional service, innovative design, and immersive itineraries. Operating globally, the company provides guests with unparalleled experiences at sea, featuring elegant accommodations, world-class dining, and a commitment to sustainability. Celebrity Cruises’ fleet includes state-of-the-art ships equipped with advanced technologies to enhance guest comfort and minimize environmental impact.

Innovation is at the forefront of Celebrity Cruises’ operations, with continuous investments in ship design and guest amenities. The line introduces cutting-edge features such as eco-friendly technologies and personalized services to meet the evolving preferences of travelers.

Customer focus is paramount, with Celebrity Cruises striving to deliver exceptional service and memorable experiences. The company offers a variety of itineraries to destinations worldwide, ensuring that each journey is tailored to the interests and desires of its guests.

Sustainability is a core value, with Celebrity Cruises implementing initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint. The company adopts practices that promote energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing, aligning with its commitment to preserving the oceans and destinations it visits.

Guided by values of excellence, innovation, and responsibility, Celebrity Cruises continues to set the standard for premium cruising, providing guests with extraordinary journeys that inspire and delight.


Current Job Openings – Celebrity Cruises

Job TitleLocationMonthly Salary (LKR)
Cruise DirectorColombo300,000 – 400,000
Guest Services ManagerColombo250,000 – 350,000
Entertainment CoordinatorColombo200,000 – 300,000
Shore Excursions ManagerColombo220,000 – 320,000
Hotel Operations SupervisorColombo240,000 – 340,000
Culinary Operations ManagerColombo260,000 – 360,000

Job Title: Chef Tournant / Kitchen Supervisor

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Chef Tournant to supervise kitchen operations, maintain food quality and consistency, and support the culinary team. This role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to work efficiently across all kitchen sections in a multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct, coach, support, and evaluate kitchen staff alongside the Sous Chef.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of culinary terms and company recipes, ensuring consistent taste and quality.
  • Work efficiently in all kitchen sections (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant, Cold Kitchen).
  • Coordinate and supervise team members, delegate tasks, and oversee food production.
  • Conduct daily recipe reviews and maintain recipe documentation.
  • Handle special requests such as show plates, food samples, and tastings.
  • Control production levels, recommend cost improvements, and prepare daily food requisitions.
  • Ensure compliance with Public Health standards (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) and HACCP guidelines.
  • Maintain kitchen readiness for inspections.
  • Follow company policies on appearance, hygiene, and punctuality.

Qualifications and Education:

  • Minimum 5 years in upscale hotels, resorts, cruise ships, or banquet services.
  • At least 2 years as Chef Tournant, preferably with shipboard experience.
  • Culinary school degree is required.
  • Strong management skills in multicultural and dynamic environments.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven customer service, team building, and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Knowledge of personalized service standards and guest satisfaction techniques.
  • Skills in planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating.
  • Intermediate computer proficiency.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and report writing.
  • Ability to liaise with senior officers and corporate office professionally.

Advanced Summary Table

CategoryDetails
Job TitleChef Tournant / Kitchen Supervisor
Experience Required5+ years in upscale hospitality; 2+ years as Chef Tournant
EducationCulinary School Degree
Key SkillsLeadership, Culinary expertise, HACCP compliance, Multicultural team management
ResponsibilitiesStaff supervision, recipe adherence, production control, hygiene and safety compliance
Work EnvironmentHotels, resorts, cruise ships, banquet services
Software SkillsIntermediate computer skills
Additional SkillsCustomer service, conflict resolution, report writing

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