Luxury Ship Executive Sous Chef | 5-Star Dining Lead

Silversea; Philippines; On-site; PHP 4,441,702 - 7,402,837; Full time

Job summary

Silversea invites an Executive Sous Chef to join our shipboard culinary team as second-in-command to the Executive Chef, leading daily galley operations and delivering ultra-luxury, five-star dining.

You will oversee menu execution, enforce sanitation, manage inventory, mentor staff, and coordinate with hotel and dining teams to ensure unmatched guest satisfaction and dietary accommodations.

Qualifications

• STCW95 certification and fitness for sea duty.
• 7+ years in international 5-star hospitality, incl. 1 year as Sous Chef.
• 2+ years as Sous Chef in Michelin Star or Relais & Châteaux.
• Expertise in European and international cuisines.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills; guest-dience focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily galley management and ensure top-tier presentation.
• Oversee inventory, mis-en-place, and food waste reduction.
• Lead safety, sanitation, IPM, and temperature logging.
• Coordinate line cook training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Engage with guests for dietary needs and special events.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and HR for seamless operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Knife skills

Dietary accommodation experience

Guest-focused service

Maritime operations understanding

Education

STCW95 certification

7+ years in international 5-star establishment

2 years as Sous Chef in Michelin Star or Relais & Châteaux

Job description

Silversea invites an Executive Sous Chef to join our shipboard culinary team as second-in-command to the Executive Chef, leading daily galley operations and delivering ultra-luxury, five-star dining.

You will oversee menu execution, enforce sanitation, manage inventory, mentor staff, and coordinate with hotel and dining teams to ensure unmatched guest satisfaction and dietary accommodations.