Sous Chef 2027

Uniworld - GRC Global River Cruises; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

GRC Global River Cruises is seeking a skilled kitchen leader to oversee food production aboard our European ships. You will supervise standard recipes, menus, HACCP compliance, and cost control, while maintaining high standards of presentation and service.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef to adapt local dishes, train crew, manage schedules, ensure safety, and uphold working-hour policies. Strong English and teamwork are essential to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Train your team on standard recipes, menu cycles, and HACCP procedures.
• Organize, supervise, and lead your team to work independently and confidently in their roles.
• Manage your work according to daily program times and events.
• Ensure adherence to GRC rules on maximum working hours and accurate recordkeeping.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in English and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise food production in line with standard recipes, menu cycles, Uniworld quality standards, cost control, and HACCP hygiene procedures.
• Ensure elegant food presentation with correct temperature, texture, portion size, and taste.
• Work with the Executive Chef to incorporate local dishes into the menu.
• Regularly supervise the storage of culinary supplies and equipment -FIFO, labelling, temperature control, etc., and cooperate in inventories.
• Ensure attractive, balanced crew meals in line with company guidelines.
• Lead daily kitchen and F&B briefings, conduct appraisals, and support onboarding of new team members.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of all working areas, equipment, and scheduled cleaning tasks.

Skills

Food production

HACCP compliance

English language

Team leadership

Menu development

Tools

Mariner X’Change

Microsoft Office

Job description

About GRC Global River Cruises

GRC Global River Cruises GmbH is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) and manages the European river cruise operations of the TTC brands Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Trafalgar River Cruises.

Together, our onboard teams and shoreside departments deliver exceptional river cruise experiences across Europe. We are united by professionalism, genuine care and a commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Your Life onboard

Life onboard is shaped by the company’s commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the centre of everything we do.

Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.

Your profile

Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you.

Hospitality is at your core, warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you place others’ wellbeing first and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise food production in line with standard recipes, menu cycles, Uniworld quality standards, cost control, and HACCP hygiene procedures.
• Ensure elegant food presentation with correct temperature, texture, portion size, and taste.
• Work with the Executive Chef to incorporate local dishes into the menu.
• Regularly supervise the storage of culinary supplies and equipment -FIFO, labelling, temperature control, etc., and cooperate in inventories.
• Ensure attractive, balanced crew meals in line with company guidelines.
• Lead daily kitchen and F&B briefings, conduct appraisals, and support onboarding of new team members.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of all working areas, equipment, and scheduled cleaning tasks.

Specific Requirements

• Train your team on standard recipes, menu cycles, and HACCP procedures.
• Organize, supervise, and lead your team to work independently and confidently in their roles.
• Manage your work according to daily program times and events.
• Ensure adherence to GRC rules on maximum working hours and accurate recordkeeping.
• Practice the “up serve” approach, enhancing guest experience while contributing to onboard profit targets.
• Minimize food waste and overproduction, pushing items on time and reporting to the Executive Chef.
• Organize schedules, supervise attendance, and ensure adherence to legal working hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems, e.g., Mariner X’Change, company recipe database.
• Contribute to ship preparation during end-of-season close-down and start-of-season set-up.
• Actively participate in assigned learning activities, training sessions, and mandatory safety or emergency drills.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Your future with GRC Global River Cruises

You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.

Note:

Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.