SCYLLA AG - COMMIS DE CUISINE

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and accommodation

Seasonal contract

European ships

No certifications needed

Paid days off

Health insurance & pension

Free internet

Shore leave

German language courses

German-speaking opportunities

Job summary

Scylla AG is seeking a Commis de Cuisine to support galley operations aboard its luxury river cruise ships in Europe. Join a dynamic international team and gain hands-on experience across all kitchen stations, including running a breakfast station.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in culinary roles, hotel or river cruise experience preferred, strong English skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on culinary experience.
• Hotel industry or river cruise ship cooking experience preferred.
• Excellent English skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all galley stations and run one minor station (breakfast).
• Prepare and present meals according to Executive/Sous Chef requests.
• Weight, cut and portion food according to daily menu plan.
• Follow recipes and ensure HACCP and Scylla standards.
• Handle equipment, cleaning agents and storage quantities with care.
• Assist with orders and inventories; support cost control.
• Uphold safety and hygiene rules in kitchen areas.

Skills

English

Teamwork

Flexibility

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position COMMIS DE CUISINE for Scylla AG!

Founded in Switzerland in 1973, Scylla has been setting the standard in premium river cruising for more than 50 years. Their motto is “Quality, our passion”.
Today, the company operates more than 40 modern river ships, sailing along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Saône, and many other beautiful rivers across Europe.

As a Commis de Cuisine you support the kitchen in delivering high-quality meals while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. By assisting across all stations and managing minor stations independently, you contribute to a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. Your dedication, teamwork, and attention to detail directly enhance the guest dining experience and uphold Scylla’s culinary standards.

Conditions:

• Free food and accommodation on board
• Seasonal work with contracts from March to November renewable each season
• River ships are located in Europe - closer to home
• No Safety certificates or Seaman's book required
• Possibility to take paid days off and vacation during the season
• Excellent working conditions, pension plan and health insurance
• Free internet (10 GB per month)
• Shore leave almost every day
• There are always more openings for German speakers
• Some vessels offer free German language courses on board

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assistance in all stations departments of the Galley.
• Able to run proficiently one minor station (breakfast station).
• Assistance in preparation and presentation of all meals/foods, according to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef requests.
• Assistance in weight/cut and portion food according to the daily menu plan
• Compliance with all recipes according to the menu plan.
• Responsible for dealing carefully with equipment, machines and cleaning agents.
• Assistance of the product quantities and quality for the responsible storage room.
• Assistance in quality & cost control.
• Assistance of the hygiene for the kitchen area not limited only to the cold storage/ storage room, according to Scylla standards.
• Adherence to cleanliness and hygienic regulations in compliance with HACCP and Scylla standards.
• Execution of weekly general cleaning at the workplace, or as requested by the supervisor.
• Joint responsibility for the adherence to safety rules in the kitchen and other area.
• Supporting the Head Chef with orders and inventories.
• etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience in the role with proven hands-on experience.
• Minimum experienced within the hotel industry and/ or previous river cruise ship experience as cook.
• Flexibility, stress resistant, calm under the pressure, resilient and team player with positive approach.
• Professional attitude and appearance, reliable and hard-working with great team spirit.
• Open minded and flexible with high social, interpersonal and cultural competencies.
• Excellent English skills (written & verbal), other languages as German is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, within both the preparation and service time, guest oriented, able to run proficiently the assigned station.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PPT).
• Being representative of Scylla´s values.
• Age: min. 18 years old
• Non-EU nationals will need D type German visa before joining

Why Join Us

At Scylla, you’ll support a dynamic, international team while helping create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Enjoy traveling across Europe, developing your hospitality career, and forming lasting friendships—all while delivering first-class service onboard our luxury river cruise ships.

Nationalities that we can process:

• EU nationals can apply and join during whole season without visas
• Ukrainian citizens with residence permits in EU may also apply
• Non-EU citizens German speakers may also apply to all positions
• Culinary positions are open for EU and NON-EU (English or German speakers)

Last updated: October 30, 2025