Grade 2 Chef Stena Superfast 8

Stena Line; Cairnryan; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking a Chef onboard to join the crew on the Belfast-Ciarnryan route. You will cook for both crew and passengers, contributing to warm, welcoming experiences at sea.

The role requires STCW certification, NVQ Level 2 in Cookery or Ships Cook CoC, and a minimum age of 18. You should be flexible, reliable and a positive team player in a fast-paced galley environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast paced Galley onboard a busy passenger vessel.
• Full STCW Training
• At least 18 years old at the time of application
• NVQ Level 2 in Cookery OR Ships Cook CoC

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a team cooking for the Crew and Passengers onboard the vessel.
• Assist in giving guests the best experience possible.
• Work hard with enthusiasm to ensure guests are relaxed and have an enjoyable experience.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Cookery

Ships Cook CoC

Full STCW Training

Job description

At Stena Line, we believe everything is connected. By bringing people and goods together, we enable businesses and societies to grow. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers.

What will you do?

At Stena Line, no day is like the other and as a Chef onboard you will be part of a team cooking for the Crew and Passengers, assisting in giving them the best experience possible. In short, as a Chef you are ready to work hard and use your enthusiastic and receptive attitude to enable our guests to relax and have an enjoyable experience!

Who are you?

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. In our employees we like to see use of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm within all aspects of their position. You are a perfect fit if you are flexible, reliable, and a good-natured team player. You are open to new challenges, have a positive outlook, and an ability to connect with people. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

The non-negotiables:

Experience working in a fast paced Galley onboard a busy passenger vessel

Full STCW Training

At least 18 years old at the time of application

NVQ Level 2 in Cookery OR Ships Cook CoC

Interested?

This is a permanent position based on Stena Superfast 8 sailing on our Belfast-Ciarnryan route within our OSS department.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please get in touch with Phil Howarth, Talent Acquisition Co-Ordinator at [e-mail]

About Stena Line
As the leader of sustainable shipping, Stena Line hasEurope’s most comprehensive route networkfocusingontransportation of both passengers and freight.We have over4300employeesin our Stena Linefamily across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics,making a contributionto ourcompany.We believe it is up to us where we want to go next and how far we want to go. The journey starts with us.

Working at Stena Linemeans havinga safeand stable workplaceand a greatwork-life balance.Weare 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.

Location: United Kingdom/Ireland,Cairnryan

Last day of application: November, 05, 2026

Our sustainability strategy

Our commitment to sustainability is centred around five focus areas linked to the UN Global Goals which are directly related to our business.

Here at Stena Line, we are all part of the same crew. We might not work on the same ship or even at sea, but we are all still family

Did you know that only 2 % of all people working within shipping are women? At the same time studies show that gender equal companies make more money, is better at keeping talent and show more innovation and creativity.