Sous Chef

Silversea; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 9,900 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea is seeking an experienced culinary professional to oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution aboard our luxury vessels near Kuwait. You will lead and train a team of Chef de Parties and Cooks, ensuring consistency, high quality, and immaculate presentation.

You will coordinate dietary requirements, engage guests in the dining room, and uphold strict sanitation and health standards, with readiness for inspections and meticulous record-keeping.

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.
• Manage, schedule, and train a talented team of Chef de Parties and Cooks, fostering a high-performance kitchen.
• 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 and 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.

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.