Sous Chef

Silversea; India; On-site; INR 6,686,000 - 10,506,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for onboard luxury operations. You will oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution across outlets, ensuring recipe adherence and immaculate presentation.

Candidates must have 7+ years in international five-star settings including 1+ year as Sous Chef, STCW95 certification, fluency in English, and strong knowledge of European cuisines. Sea-service fitness and integrity 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 of experience as a Sous Chef in a 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; visit dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with hospitality.
• Maintain sanitation standards and readiness for health inspections, including meticulous log-keeping.
• Manage inventory, minimize food waste/breakage, and monitor labor hours in compliance with ILO and MLC maritime regulations.

Job description

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.

Guest-Centric Service:

Coordinate special dietary requirements and allergies. Actively visit the dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback with sincere hospitality.

Public Health & Compliance:

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.

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 of experience as a Sous Chef in a 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.