Expedition-Ship Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen at Sea

Lindblad Expeditions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,132 - 45,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Room and board when scheduled

Travel day pay

Travel expenses paid

Travel benefits for employees and/or a

Family travel benefits

Uniforms Provided

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef on board our expedition vessels. Prepare meals for guests and crew, assist with provisioning, and keep the galley clean and compliant with sanitation standards.

This role requires staying aboard for extended cycles, strong multitasking, and the ability to step up as Head Chef when needed. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential in our remote travel environment.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary school training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience on a passenger ship's culinary team preferred.
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to step up and act as Head Chef when needed.
• Solid supervisory skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Clear communication with galley team members, office personnel, and guests—including the ability to share the vision of the department and program with guests.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Chef in preparing all guest and crew meals, following the Company menu matrix and recipes.
• cooks and prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner—including meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes—for both guests and crew.
• Handles butchering, prepping, portioning, and cooking as directed by the Head Chef.
• Supports the Head Chef in training and developing Pantry Chefs, fellow Sous Chefs, and galley stewards in line with Company policies and menus.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the galley and food storage areas.
• Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements.
• Assists with dishwashing as needed.
• Loads, handles, and properly stores food and related items, maintaining appropriate stock levels and ensuring correct rotation of perishable and non‑perishable goods.

Skills

Time management

Supervisory skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Head Chef readiness

Education

Formal culinary school training preferred

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef on board our expedition vessels. Prepare meals for guests and crew, assist with provisioning, and keep the galley clean and compliant with sanitation standards.

This role requires staying aboard for extended cycles, strong multitasking, and the ability to step up as Head Chef when needed. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential in our remote travel environment.