SCYLLA AG - SOUS CHEF

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scylla AG is actively recruiting a Sous-Chef to support the Executive Chef aboard its European river ships, ensuring consistent food quality and a smooth galley workflow.

This seasonal position runs March to November with contracts renewable each season, and includes free onboard meals and accommodation, shore leave, and opportunities to train crew; applicants should have 5+ years of culinary leadership and excellent English, with hotel industry or cruise experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience with proven management skills.
• Advanced culinary skills and hands-on food preparation.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational and communication abilities.
• Preferably graduated within hotel industry and/or river cruise ship experience.
• Strong knowledge of current culinary trends.
• Able to train crew and build trainings.
• Excellent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Professional calculation, preparation and presentation of all meals according to the menu.
• Weight and portion control per daily plan.
• Ensure compliance with all recipes according to the menu plan.
• Ensure food quality and high standards for all dishes.
• Supervise quantities in storage and ensure varied crew meals.
• Assist in quality and cost control.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and HACCP compliance; general cleaning.
• Motivate kitchen team and collaborate with other Chefs.
• Joint responsibility for safety rules in the kitchen.
• Temperature checks before service.
• Support Head Chef with orders and inventories.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Advanced culinary skills

English proficiency

Food quality control

Team training

Education

Hotel industry education preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position 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 the Sous-Chef, you support the Executive Chef in all galley operations, ensure consistent food quality, and maintain smooth kitchen workflow. You take leadership in the Executive Chefs absence and help the team deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.

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:

• 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.
• Supporting the Head Chef with orders and inventories.
• 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