SCYLLA AG - JR. SOUS CHEF

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and accommodation on board

Seasonal contracts Mar–Nov

Free internet (10 GB/mo)

Pension plan & health insurance

Shore leave almost daily

German language courses on board

Job summary

Scylla AG in Europe offers a Junior Sous-Chef role aboard our river cruise fleet. You will support galley operations, lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Chef, and ensure consistent, high-quality meals with HACCP compliance.

The position requires strong culinary skills, 5+ years of experience, excellent English, and the ability to train crew members. Seasonal contracts March–November with onboard amenities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience with proven management skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Self-responsible management of the entire galley.
• Replaces the Executive Chef during absence.
• Ensure high quality, consistency and hygiene of all meals.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Team training

English proficiency

Education

Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position JR. SOUS CHEF 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 Junior Sous-Chef, you support galley operations, lead the team in the absence of the Executive Chef, and ensure smooth workflow and high-quality food preparation. You play a key role in maintaining consistency, hygiene, and safety standards while fostering a positive and motivated kitchen team.

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:

• Self-responsible management of the entire Galley.
• Replaces the Executive Chef during his absence.
• Professional calculation, preparation and presentation of all meals/ foods, according to the assigned position.
• Weight/ cut and portion control according to the daily menu plan.
• Compliance with all recipes according to the menu plan.
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created.
• Supervision and overview of the product quantities in all storage rooms as well as at assigned positions joint responsibility for healthy and varied meals for the crew.
• Assistance in quality & cost control.
• Supervision and hands-on of the hygiene in the entire kitchen area as well as the cold storage/ storage rooms 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.
• Motivation of the kitchen team and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
• Joint responsibility for the adherence to safety rules in the entire kitchen area.
• Temperature check of all meals before service.
• etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience with an outstanding and proven management skills and extensive hands-on experience.
• Advanced culinary skills including hands-on food preparation, flavour pairings and other cooking best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational and active communication skills.
• Preferably graduated within hotel industry and/ or previous river cruise ship experience.
• Strong cuisine knowledge of trends in the industry.
• Able to train crew members in each area of kitchen operation, able to build up the trainings.
• 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.

NOTE: 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