Executive Sous Chef - Global Fine Dining at Sea

Silversea; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea Cruises is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations aboard a luxury ship. You will oversee food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet, ensuring strict recipe adherence and immaculate presentation.

You will manage and train Chef de Parties and Cooks, foster a high-performance kitchen, and actively engage with guests to accommodate dietary requirements and ensure exceptional hospitality.

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.
• Fitness & Integrity - Must be physically/medically fit for sea service and display high moral integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet. Ensure strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and immaculate presentation.
• Manage, schedule, and train a talented team of Chef de Parties and Cooks. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen environment.
• Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies. Actively visit the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with sincere hospitality.
• Maintain flawless sanitation standards. Guarantee 100% readiness for announced or unannounced Public Health inspections, including meticulous log-keeping (temperatures, pest management, etc.).
• Manage inventory, minimize food waste/breakage, and monitor labor hours in strict compliance with ILO and MLC maritime regulations.

Skills

Knife skills

Leadership

International cuisines

Guest service

Job description

Silversea Cruises is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations aboard a luxury ship. You will oversee food preparation, menu planning, and station execution in your assigned outlet, ensuring strict recipe adherence and immaculate presentation.

You will manage and train Chef de Parties and Cooks, foster a high-performance kitchen, and actively engage with guests to accommodate dietary requirements and ensure exceptional hospitality.