Maritime Fine-Dining Sous Chef | Michelin-Grade Leadership

Silversea; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie with leadership responsibilities aboard our luxury fleet. You will oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution across outlets, maintaining high standards of presentation and portion control.

You must lead, train, and mentor a team of cooks, ensure strict sanitation and safety compliance, and deliver guest-centered service while meeting maritime regulatory requirements. Fluent English and sea-service fitness are essential.

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 as a Sous Chef in 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

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Guest service

Sanitation & safety

Education

STCW95 certification

Tools

Knife skills

Galley equipment proficiency

Job description

Silversea is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie with leadership responsibilities aboard our luxury fleet. You will oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution across outlets, maintaining high standards of presentation and portion control.

You must lead, train, and mentor a team of cooks, ensure strict sanitation and safety compliance, and deliver guest-centered service while meeting maritime regulatory requirements. Fluent English and sea-service fitness are essential.