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

sea chefs Human Resources Services GmbH; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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

Zusammenfassung

sea chefs Human Resources Services GmbH is seeking an Executive Chef for river cruises to oversee the entire galley sector. You will manage food orders, create menus, and implement quality standards while ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a professional diploma in cooking and has prior experience as Chef de Cuisine. This role offers opportunities for traveling the world, a paid and organized travel experience, and a variety of benefits including accommodation, catering, and training courses.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Chef de Cuisine in a variety of operations or internal qualification.
• Well-groomed, self-assured and calm manner towards guests and crew members.
• Quality of leadership, capable of motivation.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and coordinate all works in the assigned galley department.
• Order and purchase food, control costs and budget.
• Plan and compile menus according to preset standards.
• Maintain and improve quality standards.
• Adhere to all relevant hygiene regulations in the galley.
• Available as contact for guests regarding inquiries and complaints.
• Motivate galley crew to provide excellent service.
• Delegate service and vacation schedules in the galley department.

Kenntnisse

Cost and quality awareness

Good knowledge of English language

Specialist competence

Ability to work under duress

Leadership quality

Ausbildung

Professional diploma as cook

Chef de Cuisine’s diploma

Supplementary courses and trainings

Jobbeschreibung

Embark on the journey of a lifetime and make Europe’s rivers your home. Apply now to become part of sea chefs as…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!

Responsibilities

• 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)

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• And many more

We look forward to receiving your application - regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.