Executive Sous Chef – Ultra-Luxury Ship Culinary Lead

Silversea; España; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Silversea is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to serve as the second-in-command of our shipboard culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in leading daily galley operations for ultra-luxury, 5-star dining experiences.

You will oversee menu execution, ensure public health and sanitation standards, manage galley staff, and control inventory while handling dietary accommodations and guest interactions with precision and care.

Formación

• STCW95 certification and fitness for sea duty.
• Minimum 7 years in an international 5-star establishment (at least 1 year as Sous Chef).
• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef in a Michelin Star or Relais & Châteaux environment.
• Strong foundation in European and International cuisines; excellent knife skills.
• Thorough understanding of maritime Public Health regulations and labor standard compliance (ILO/MLC).
• High moral integrity, exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills; luxury guest hospitality passion.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily galley management, expediting orders, inspecting plates, and overseeing food preparation across outlets.
• Conduct regular galley walkthroughs, monitor mis-en-place, enforce recipe adherence, and manage inventory, requisitions, and waste reduction.
• Lead maritime Public Health guidelines, sanitation protocols, IPM, and equipment temperature logging.
• Oversee line cook training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and crew loading/duty assignments.
• Coordinate special dietary requests, accommodate allergies, and engage with guests through demos and events.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager, Maitre d's, Hotel Stores, and HR to maintain service and flow.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Guest focus

Sanitation standards

Inventory control

Staff training

Educación

STCW95 certification

7+ years international 5-star experience (including 1 year as Sous Chef)

2 years as Sous Chef in Michelin Star or Relais & Châteaux environment

Descripción del empleo

Silversea is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to serve as the second-in-command of our shipboard culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in leading daily galley operations for ultra-luxury, 5-star dining experiences.

You will oversee menu execution, ensure public health and sanitation standards, manage galley staff, and control inventory while handling dietary accommodations and guest interactions with precision and care.