Maitre 'd (f/m/d) - River Cruises

sea chefs Human Resources Services GmbH; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 47.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free accommodation & catering

Paid travel

International work environment

Great career opportunities

Zusammenfassung

sea chefs is seeking a Maître d (f/m/d) for river cruises. The role oversees the entire service department, ensuring smooth operation, top service quality and guest satisfaction aboard ships across Europe.

Requirements include hotel/restaurant training or equivalent hospitality experience, strong English, leadership and calm under pressure, plus HACCP-aware hygiene practices. Attractive international career with travel and crew accommodations provided.

Qualifikationen

• Hotel/restaurant training or substantial hospitality experience.
• Excellent knowledge in service and galley areas, especially beverages and wines.
• Cost and quality awareness; experience handling complaints.

Aufgaben

• Manage the entire service department as a decision maker and guarantee smooth operation.
• Enforce hygiene, safety and environmental regulations (HACCP).
• Ensure sufficient supply of materials, equipment and staff for all service operations.
• Attend during restaurant and buffet service.
• Oversee handling of equipment and machinery in service areas.
• Act as main contact for passengers with inquiries and feedback.

Kenntnisse

Service excellence

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Stress management

Customer service

Quality control

Ausbildung

Hotel/Restaurant specialization training

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Embark on the journey of a lifetime and make Europe’s rivers your home. Apply now to become part of sea chefs as…Maitre 'd (f/m/d) - River Cruises

Charterer: River

Department: Restaurant

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!

This awaits you on your journey with us:

• Managing the entire service department as a decision maker and guarantee of a smooth operation
• Control and enforcement of the quality standards and adherence of all relevant hygiene (HACCP), safety and environmental regulations
• Responsibility for the sufficient supply of material, equipment and personnel for all service operations according to the prescribed standard
• Obligation to attend during restaurant and buffet service
• Responsibility for the careful handling of all equipment and machinery in the entire service
• Always available as contact for passengers regarding inquiries, complaints and suggestions in the service and also for crew working in the service department
• Planning, organizing and delegating special functions in the service and motivation of the service crew
• Delegating service and vacation schedules together with Hotel Manager

Here's what you bring on board:

• Professional training as hotel / restaurant specialist or provable relevant experiences within the area with several years of practical experience, final qualification of a hotel vocational school desired
• Excellent knowledge in service and galley area especially in beverages and wines
• Cost and quality awareness as well as experience in managing complaints
• Very good knowledge of English language
• Specialist competence, ability to work under stress, reliability, creativity
• Pleasant and polite manners, smart and well-groomed appearance
• Self-assured and calm manner towards staff and passengers
• Quality of leadership, capable of motivation

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
• And many more

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