Maritime Luxury Sous Chef — Michelin-Starred Excellence

Silversea; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea seeks an accomplished Chef de Partie to lead daily kitchen operations aboard our luxury fleet, ensuring superb cuisine and flawless presentation in line with 5-star standards.

You will mentor a diverse team, manage inventory and sanitation, and maintain guest satisfaction through exceptional service while complying with maritime health regulations.

Experience at Michelin-starred properties and STCW95 certification are required to join our elite culinary team at sea.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in international 5-star establishments, incl. 1 year as Sous Chef.
• 2+ years as Sous Chef in Michelin-starred or Relais & Châteaux properties.
• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Deep knowledge of International and European cuisines; strong knife skills.
• Fluent, professional English for guest engagement and safety.
• Physically fit for sea service with high 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 team of Chef de Parties and Cooks; foster a high-performance kitchen environment.
• Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies; visit dining room to monitor guest satisfaction.
• Maintain flawless sanitation; readiness for Public Health inspections with meticulous log-keeping.
• Manage inventory, minimize waste, and monitor labor hours in compliance with maritime regulations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Global cuisines knowledge

Knife skills

Leadership

Guest engagement

Safety coordination

English proficiency

Education

STCW95 certification

Job description

Silversea seeks an accomplished Chef de Partie to lead daily kitchen operations aboard our luxury fleet, ensuring superb cuisine and flawless presentation in line with 5-star standards.

You will mentor a diverse team, manage inventory and sanitation, and maintain guest satisfaction through exceptional service while complying with maritime health regulations.

Experience at Michelin-starred properties and STCW95 certification are required to join our elite culinary team at sea.