Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Cruise Galley Lead

Silversea; Bath; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea invites applications for an Executive Sous Chef who will be the second-in-command of the shipboard culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in leading daily galley operations to deliver ultra-luxury, 5-star dining experiences.

Responsibilities include overseeing menu execution, enforcing Public Health and sanitation standards, managing galley staff, controlling inventory and food waste, and stepping in as operational lead when required; a strong focus on guest satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Minimum STCW95 certification and sea-duty fitness.
• 7+ years in international 5-star establishments, at least 1 year as Sous Chef.
• 2+ years as Sous Chef in Michelin Star or Relais & Châteaux environments.
• Strong foundation in European and International cuisines; guest dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of maritime health regulations and labor standards (ILO/MLC).

Responsibilities

• Culinary Excellence & Service: Assist the Executive Chef in daily galley management, expediting orders, inspecting plates, and overseeing food preparation across all outlets to guarantee top-tier consistency and presentation.
• Operations & Quality Control: Conduct galley walkthroughs, monitor mis-en-place, enforce recipe adherence, and manage inventory, requisitions, and food waste reduction.
• Public Health & Safety: Lead compliance with maritime public health guidelines, sanitation protocols, IPM, and equipment temperature logging.
• Team Leadership & Administration: Oversee line cook training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and crew loading/duty assignments.
• Guest Focus & Dietary Needs: Coordinate dietary requests, accommodate allergies/intolerances, and engage guests through cooking demos and events.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with Restaurant Manager, Maitre d's, Hotel Stores, and HR to ensure seamless service and staff welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Guest Satisfaction

Team Leadership

Public Health & Safety

Education

STCW95 certification

7+ years in international 5-star establishment

2+ years as Sous Chef in Michelin/Relais & Châteaux environment

Job description

Silversea invites applications for an Executive Sous Chef who will be the second-in-command of the shipboard culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in leading daily galley operations to deliver ultra-luxury, 5-star dining experiences.

Responsibilities include overseeing menu execution, enforcing Public Health and sanitation standards, managing galley staff, controlling inventory and food waste, and stepping in as operational lead when required; a strong focus on guest satisfaction and