Onboard Executive Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence

Royal Caribbean Group; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group seeks an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in steering galley operations aboard the ship. You will develop high-performing teams, uphold luxury dining standards, and drive consistency across all venues to delight guests.

Lead tastings, quality reviews, and inspections while managing dietary requests and event support. You will mentor Sous Chefs and de Parties and optimize staffing and costs.

Qualifications

• Must have culinary leadership experience in high-volume environments.
• Chef apprenticeship or culinary certification required.
• Strong knowledge of food production, safety, and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily galley operations across multiple dining venues.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and consistency meet standards.
• Conduct tastings, quality reviews, and inspections for guest experiences.
• Oversee events, dietary requests, and operational priorities ship-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Food safety

Education

Culinary certification

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group seeks an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in steering galley operations aboard the ship. You will develop high-performing teams, uphold luxury dining standards, and drive consistency across all venues to delight guests.

Lead tastings, quality reviews, and inspections while managing dietary requests and event support. You will mentor Sous Chefs and de Parties and optimize staffing and costs.