Sous Chef

Silversea; Castro-Urdiales; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Silversea is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the galley on board a luxury cruise vessel. You will oversee daily food preparation, station execution, and menu planning while ensuring impeccable presentation.

You will mentor a team of Chef de Parties and Cooks, coordinate with dining room service for guest satisfaction, and uphold strict sanitation and health inspection readiness on board.

Formación

• Experience in international 5-star establishments and luxury dining.
• Fluent, professional English for guest engagement and safety coordination.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and public health inspections.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution.
• Lead and train Chef de Parties and Cooks; foster a high-performance kitchen.
• Monitor guest satisfaction through dining room rounds and feedback handling.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

English proficiency

Educación

STCW95 certification

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Excellence & Operations:

Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet. Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and immaculate presentation.

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Leadership & Mentorship:

Manage, schedule, and train a talented team of Chef de Parties and Cooks. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen environment.

Guest-Centric Service:

Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies. Actively visit the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with sincere hospitality.

Public Health & Compliance:

Maintain flawless sanitation standards. Guarantee 100% readiness for announced or unannounced Public Health inspections, including meticulous log-keeping (temperatures, pest management, etc.).

Financial & Resource Management:

Manage inventory, minimize food waste/breakage, and monitor labor hours in strict compliance with ILO and MLC maritime regulations.

Qualifications:

• Experience - Minimum 7 years in international 5-star establishments, including at least 1 year as a Sous Chef.
• Fine Dining Pedigree - At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a Michelin-starred or Relais & Châteaux property.
• Maritime Certifications - Valid STCW95 certification is required.
• Technical Skills - Deep knowledge of International and European cuisines, masterful knife skills, and proficiency across all galley stations.
• Language - Fluent, professional English (verbal and written) for guest engagement and safety coordination. xqysrnh
• Fitness & Integrity - Must be physically/medically fit for sea service and display high moral integrity.