Cruise Ship Chef de Partie — Multi-Section Kitchen Lead

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks a hands-on Galley Supervisor for a cruise ship role, overseeing daily meal preparation and buffet service in a 4-5 star setting.

You will manage a galley section (Entremetier, Garde manger, Pâtissier), ensure HACCP standards, assist in ordering supplies, and maintain strict hygiene and stock control while supporting the Executive Chef. Fluent German and English required.

Qualifications

• German fluent (speaking)
• Fluent English
• 2–4 years hospitality experience in 4- or 5-star hotel/resort, restaurant or cruise ship
• Hands-on mentality
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Eye for quality and excellence
• Strong organizational and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Preparation and distribution of all daily meals including breakfast buffet setup
• Manage a galley section (Entremetier, Garde manger, Pâtissier)
• Maintain standards and budgets in the food department
• Assist Executive Chef with ordering food supplies
• Assist with loading ship supplies
• Store and stock food and galley supplies properly
• Ensure proper handling of all food stock and equipment
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in galley area
• Co-responsible for meeting HACCP standards
• Assist with galley inventory per directives
• Participate in onboard training program
• Carry out preparatory duties before and after season
• Be regularly present in restaurant at buffets
• Assist in other departments when needed per supervisor guidance

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Hands-on mentality

Quality awareness

Leadership

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Hospitality experience

Job description

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks a hands-on Galley Supervisor for a cruise ship role, overseeing daily meal preparation and buffet service in a 4-5 star setting.

You will manage a galley section (Entremetier, Garde manger, Pâtissier), ensure HACCP standards, assist in ordering supplies, and maintain strict hygiene and stock control while supporting the Executive Chef. Fluent German and English required.