Executive Sous Chef Luxury Cruise Line

Barcelona Chef Recruitment; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 74.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

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Flights provided

Single cabin

Rotation: 4 months on / 2 off

Descripción de la vacante

Barcelona Chef Recruitment is screening Executive Sous Chefs for a leading ultra-luxury cruise line renowned for European cuisine and fine dining.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and serves as second-in-command of the culinary operation onboard. It emphasizes execution, organization, and leadership across multiple outlets with a large multicultural brigade.

Salary is USD 8,250 per month onboard, with a 4 months on / 2 months off rotation and flights provided.

Formación

• Previous cruise ship experience is mandatory.
• Senior culinary leadership onboard.
• Strong fine-dining / luxury hospitality background.
• Strong European cuisine and classical cooking knowledge.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple outlets.
• Professional English.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily culinary operations and production.
• Manage multiple dining outlets and events.
• Uphold quality standards and sanitation.
• Lead, train and manage large multicultural brigade.
• Ensure staffing and scheduling efficiency.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and corporate team.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

People management

Operational leadership

English proficiency

Fine-dining background

Luxury hospitality

European cuisine

Cruise ship experience

Descripción del empleo

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF – ULTRA-LUXURY CRUISE LINE

Barcelona Chef Recruitment specializes in international culinary recruitment for luxury cruise lines, 5-star hotels, resorts and fine-dining operations worldwide. We are currently screening and shortlisting Executive Sous Chefs to present directly to the Recruitment Directors of one of our clients, a leading ultra-luxury, mid-size cruise line known for its high culinary standards, authentic European cuisine and fine-dining offering.

THE OPERATION

Approximately 700–900 guests , with a large culinary operation covering:

• Main Galley
• Multiple Fine-Dining & Specialty Restaurants
• Casual Dining
• Room Service
• Events & Functions

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef acts as second-in-command of the entire culinary operation onboard . This is an operational leadership role, not a creative position . Menus and recipes are established by the Corporate Culinary Team. The focus is on execution, consistency, organization and leadership . You will oversee daily operations, production, multiple outlets, quality standards, staffing, scheduling, training, sanitation and a large multicultural culinary team.

PACKAGE

• Salary: USD 8,250/month while onboard
• Rotation: 4 months onboard / 2 months off – unpaid
• Cabin: Single cabin
• Flights: Provided
• Joining dates: October, November & December 2026

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous cruise ship experience is mandatory
• Senior culinary leadership experience onboard
• Strong fine-dining / luxury hospitality background
• Strong European cuisine and classical cooking knowledge
• Experience managing large teams and multiple outlets
• Strong operational and people-management skills
• Professional English

DOCUMENTATION

Candidates must hold or be prepared to obtain at their own cost:

STCW | C1/D Visa | Seaman’s Book | Required Medicals

We are looking for strong operators and experienced cruise leaders who can support the Executive Chef, lead the brigade and maintain demanding standards across the full culinary operation. Selected profiles will be shortlisted by Barcelona Chef Recruitment and presented directly to the client’s Recruitment Directors.