Chef de Cuisine Luxury Cruises

Job Title : Chef de Cuisine (SPECIALITY : Pan-Asian, French, Spanish or International Cuisine)

Company : Luxury Cruise Hospitality Group (Confidential – Details Shared in Interview)

Location : Onboard Luxury Cruise Ship (Worldwide Itinerary)

Salary : $5,000 USD Monthly (Tax-Free)

Contract : 4 Months Onboard / 2 Months Leave (Paid only when working)

Working Hours : ~10 hours per day, no days off while onboard

Start Date : Openings Available from May-June-July 2025

About Barcelona Chef Recruitment

Barcelona Chef Recruitment connects top culinary talent with five-star hotels, luxury cruises, and fine-dining restaurants worldwide. We specialize in sourcing experienced chefs and hospitality professionals, ensuring the perfect match between candidates and prestigious establishments.

About the Luxury Cruise Hospitality Group

Our partner is a leading hospitality provider for luxury cruise lines worldwide. They specialize in delivering top-tier culinary experiences , ensuring excellence at sea and on land. This cruise company is redefining the cruise experience with a modern, adult-only approach to travel, combining world-class dining, immersive entertainment, and sustainable innovation.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead high-end culinary operations onboard our luxury cruise ships. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in an international, fast-paced environment while ensuring an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Onboard, Chef de Cuisine roles are divided into two key areas :

Main Galley Operations – Leading a large team of up to 80 kitchen staff , overseeing high-volume production and service for the main restaurant, preparing mise en place for select outlets, and ensuring efficient execution of large-scale culinary operations.

Specialty Restaurants – Managing a smaller, independent kitchen team of 5-8 staff , focusing on a distinct fine-dining concept, ensuring consistency and excellence in a boutique-style setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a professional kitchen team, ensuring the highest culinary standards.
• Oversee food preparation, production, and service to maintain quality and consistency.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and cost control.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with the executive culinary team to enhance the overall guest dining experience.
• Note : This is not a creative position – menu development is set by the corporate culinary team.

Requirements

Proven experience in fine dining, five-star establishments, or Michelin-rated restaurants (Rosette experience is a plus).

Previous experience managing a team in a high-volume kitchen .

Prior experience in a similar role on a cruise ship ( Preferred but not mandatory ).

Culinary School Certification.

Valid STCW Certificate, C1 / D Visa, and Seaman's Book (or willingness to obtain).

Competitive Tax-Free Salary ($5,000 USD per month).

Single Cabin Accommodation.

All meals provided onboard.

Flights covered (Inbound and outbound).

Opportunity to travel the world while working.

Career growth within a global hospitality group expanding internationally.

Join us and embark on a culinary adventure at sea!

Apply Now and take the next step in your international career!