Executive Chef Aboard Cruise Line: Lead Global Cuisine

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Accommodation

Medical insurance

First joining ticket provided

World travel opportunities

Career advancement

Meet friends from around the world

No safety certificates needed

Job summary

ISMIRA Agency seeks an Executive Chef for Carnival Cruise Line to lead the onboard Culinary Arts operation. You will direct a large team, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and maintain sanitation to USPH standards across all galley outlets.

You will manage schedules, training, and weekly orders, while collaborating with the Food Operations Manager on budgets, inventory, and menu changes to deliver exceptional guest experiences at sea.

Qualifications

• Fluency in conversational and written English.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or hotel administration.
• 3–5 years of progressive supervisory experience in professional kitchens.
• 2+ years as Executive Chef in upscale hospitality or large cruise settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation and service aboard, ensuring quality and sanitation to USPH standards.
• Direct, motivate and evaluate galley staff; manage schedules and training.
• Prepare accurate weekly food orders based on inventory, par levels and budgets.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and storage; report discrepancies.
• Coordinate with managers on menu changes and guest feedback; ensure timely paperwork.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Culinary operations

Cost management

Education

Culinary arts degree (ASSOC/BACH)

Job description

ISMIRA Agency seeks an Executive Chef for Carnival Cruise Line to lead the onboard Culinary Arts operation. You will direct a large team, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and maintain sanitation to USPH standards across all galley outlets.

You will manage schedules, training, and weekly orders, while collaborating with the Food Operations Manager on budgets, inventory, and menu changes to deliver exceptional guest experiences at sea.