Sous chef / Head Chef

Barcelona Chef Recruitment; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment agency in culinary arts is looking for a Senior Sous Chef for a luxury cruise. The role involves overseeing galley operations, ensuring high culinary standards, and mentoring a large team. Candidates should have a Culinary Diploma, 3 years of experience in a luxury setting, and leadership skills. This opportunity offers competitive salary and long-term career prospects onboard luxury cruises.

Servicios

Flights provided by the company

Single cabin accommodation

Long-term career path in luxury cruising

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or two years in the luxury cruise industry.
• Candidates must be willing to cover initial onboarding costs.
• Valid STCW, Seaman’s Book, medical certificate, C1D visa.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the entire Hot Galley operation.
• Ensure exceptional culinary standards and hygiene.
• Supervise and mentor a large team.
• Maintain cost control and monitor quality.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

French Cuisine

Fine Dining

Spoken English

Educación

Culinary Diploma

Chef Certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Opportunity:

Senior Sous Chef – Main Galley (Luxury Cruise)

Location:

On-board - Worldwide

Contract & Conditions

Salary: USD $5,400 per month (tax-free)

Rotation: 5 months on board / 2 months off (continuous contracts available upon positive appraisal)

Schedule: 7 days a week, approx. 10 hours per day – no days off during contract

Flights: Provided by the company

Accommodation: Single cabin

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Hot Galley operation: Main Restaurant, Room Service, and buffet.
• Ensure exceptional culinary standards, food safety, and galley hygiene.
• Supervise and mentor a large team (Sous Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs, Commis).
• Collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to deliver seamless service.
• Maintain cost control, requisition supplies, and monitor quality.
• Lead by example, fostering motivation, professionalism, and team development.

Requirements

• Culinary Diploma, Chef Certification, or relevant apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or two years in the luxury cruise industry.
• Strong background in French cuisine and fine dining.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good level of spoken English.
• Candidates must be willing to cover initial onboarding costs.
• Preferably previous luxury cruise experience.

Certificates

• Valid STCW, Seaman’s Book, medical certificate, C1D visa (preferably completed beforehand, but can also be arranged after the interview stage).

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to grow your career in one of the most prestigious environments at sea, working alongside world-class chefs and serving international guests who expect the very best. If your first contract appraisal is positive, you will be offered continuous 5-2 rotations, making this a long-term career path in luxury cruising.