Executive Chef (f/m/d) - River Cruises

sea chefs Human Resources Services GmbH; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Travel opportunities

Paid accommodation and catering

Exclusive crew areas

Development and training courses

Paid insurance

Free uniform cleaning

All benefits

Paid insurance

Free uniform cleaning

All benefits

Zusammenfassung

A leading international cruise line management company is seeking an Executive Chef for river cruises. You will be responsible for managing the entire galley, including supervising staff, ordering food, controlling budgets, and ensuring quality standards and hygiene regulations. Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine and strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role offers excellent international travel opportunities, free accommodation, and ongoing training.

Qualifikationen

• Professional cook diploma, preferably Chef de Cuisine.
• Experience as Chef de Cuisine or equivalent internal qualification.
• Supplementary courses and trainings are appreciated.
• Good knowledge of English language.
• Leadership qualities; ability to motivate and guide large crews.
• Specialist competence and ability to work under duress; reliable and calm under guest interaction.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and coordinate all work in the galley.
• Order and manage food purchasing, cost, and budget.
• Plan and compile menus according to standards and budgets.
• Maintain and improve quality and hygiene standards.
• Handle inquiries and complaints actively.
• Motivate the galley crew for excellent service.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Creativity

Cost awareness

Reliability

Ability to work under duress

Good knowledge of English

Ausbildung

Professional diploma as cook

Chef de Cuisine’s diploma

Culinary management courses

Jobbeschreibung

Executive Chef (f/m/d) - River Cruises

Charterer: River
Department: Küche / Galley

WANDERLUST? Your river journey starts here!

Take the chance to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful ports and cultures: follow the Danube to Vienna, admire the Eiffel Tower from the Seine, or discover Amsterdam’s canals with your team. Historic old towns, local markets, and cultural highlights are waiting to be explored. With enthusiasm, motivation, and team spirit, you’ll unlock excellent career opportunities – and make friendships that last a lifetime. Since English is the main language on most of the river ships, the job posting is already provided in English.

sea chefs - your employer with various missions - whether ocean-going, expedition, luxury or river cruises. As an experienced partner in the hotel- and crew-management for international cruise lines, sea chefs offers unique career opportunities onboard cruise ships in the premium - and luxury sector.

Discover the world with us and experience #WorldClassMoments!

Your Job

This awaits you on your journey with us:

• Responsible for the entire galley sector - supervising and coordination of all works in the assigned department and delegating special functions in the galley
• Responsible for ordering and purchasing of food as well as cost and budget control and analysis in cooperation with Hotel Manager
• Planning and compiling menus according to the preset standards and budgets
• Implementation as well as continual maintenance and improvement of the quality standards
• Responsibility for the adherence of all relevant hygiene (HACCP), safety and environmental regulations in the galley and the careful handling of all equipment and machinery
• Always available as contact for guests regarding inquiries and complaints
• Motivation of galley crew to excellent service
• Delegating service and vacation schedules in the galley department (together with Hotel Manager)

Why sailing with sea chefs?

You can look forward to:

• Travelling the world
• Paid and organised travel
• International work environment
• Free accommodation & catering
• Exclusive crew areas
• Great career opportunities
• Development & training courses
• Paid insurance
• Free uniform cleaning
• All benefits

Your course & your talents

Here’s what you bring on board:

• Professional diploma as cook, preferably Chef de Cuisine’s diploma
• Experience as Chef de Cuisine in a variety of operations or internal qualification
• Supplementary courses and trainings
• Cost and quality awareness as well as experience in managing complaints
• Good knowledge of English language
• Specialist competence, ability to work under duress, reliability, creativity
• Well‑groomed, self‑assured and calm manner towards guests and crew members
• Quality of leadership, capable of motivation

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