Onboard Seasonal Sous Chef — Galley Leader

Hornblower Corp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. seeks a Seasonal Sous Chef to join its culinary team aboard a Coast Guard-inspected vessel. You will assist the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and executing menus, while leading kitchen staff and ensuring top-tier food quality and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic maritime kitchen environment, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of total kitchen experience in full-service/banquet, high volume environment.
• At least one (1) year of kitchen staff management experience.
• SERV Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in designing and executing menus.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes meeting high culinary standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff for smooth operations.
• Oversee galley cleanliness and safety standards.
• Recruit culinary staff when necessary.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Monitor handling, storage, and disposal of food to prevent waste.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

High-volume environment

Menu design

Inventory management

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Hornblower Corp. seeks a Seasonal Sous Chef to join its culinary team aboard a Coast Guard-inspected vessel. You will assist the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and executing menus, while leading kitchen staff and ensuring top-tier food quality and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic maritime kitchen environment, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and extended shifts.