G1 Chef

Stena Line; Tendring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ferry travel discounts

Rail travel discounts

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Rostered leave

Job summary

Stena Line is recruiting a Chef to join our galley team on Stena Britannica, onboard the Harwich–Hook of Holland route. You will support the galley team, overseeing cooks for crew and passengers, and contribute to a welcoming onboard experience.

We value enthusiasm, reliability, and a safety-conscious approach, with full STCW and ENG1 medical requirements, and opportunities for continuous training and development.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and able to communicate clearly.
• Previous leadership experience cooking for crew and passengers is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a safety-conscious onboard environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team cooking for the Crew and Passengers.
• Contribute to a positive guest experience through high-quality galley service.

Skills

English fluency

People skills

Customer service mindset

Education

CoC or NVQ Level 2 Cookery

Level 2 Food Hygiene training

STCW training & ENG1 Medical

Job description

• Level 2 Food Hygiene training

Are you looking for a great work-life balance and a chance to expand your skills? Stena Line is recruiting a Chef to join our galley team on Stena Britannica! In this role, you will support our onboard galley team while developing your knowledge on our Harwich- Hook of Holland route!

Your Role

• As a Chef onboard you will oversee a team cooking for the Crew and Passengers
• You are ready to work hard and use your enthusiastic and receptive attitude to enable our guests to relax and have an enjoyable experience!

What You’ll Experience

• A great work-life balance.
• Access to onboard gym and communal areas.

Who You Are

At Stena Line, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and grow in a supportive, innovative, and safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English
• Ships Cook CoC or NVQ Level 2 Cookery
• Level 2 Food Hygiene training
• Full STCW training and ENG1 Medical
• Passenger vessel experience is preferred

Benefits

• Concessionary ferry travel throughout the Irish and North Sea
• Discounted UK and European rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance scheme
• 24 weeks per annum onboard with 28 weeks per annum off (inclusive of 4 rostered weeks annual leave)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health Cash Healthcare plan (access to online GP, cash back from various health and dental treatments, gym memberships)
• Continuous training and development opportunities.

This is a full-time, permanent position within the Onboard Sales and Services department of Stena Britannica.

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,900 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, all actively support the daily business.

Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.