Senior Sous Chef Luxury Cruise

Job Opportunity: Senior Sous Chef – Main Galley (Luxury Cruise)

Location: On-board - Worldwide

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a world-leading luxury cruise line known for its fine dining, international culinary excellence, and award-winning guest experience.

Contract & Conditions

• Salary: USD $5,400 per month (tax-free)
• Rotation: 5 months on board / 2 months off (continuous contracts available upon positive appraisal)
• Schedule: 7 days a week, approx. 10 hours per day – no days off during contract
• Flights: Provided by the company
• Accommodation: Single cabin

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Hot Galley operation: Main Restaurant, Room Service, and buffet.
• Ensure exceptional culinary standards, food safety, and galley hygiene.
• Supervise and mentor a large team (Sous Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs, Commis).
• Collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to deliver seamless service.
• Maintain cost control, requisition supplies, and monitor quality.
• Lead by example, fostering motivation, professionalism, and team development.

Requirements

• Culinary Diploma, Chef Certification, or relevant apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or two years in the luxury cruise industry.
• Strong background in french cuisine and fine dining.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good level of spoken English.
• Certificates: Valid STCW, Seaman’s Book, medical certificate, C1D visa (preferably completed beforehand, but can also be arranged after the interview stage).
• Candidates must be willing to cover initial onboarding costs.
• Preferrably previous luxury cruise experience.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to grow your career in one of the most prestigious environments at sea, working alongside world-class chefs and serving international guests who expect the very best. If your first contract appraisal is positive, you will be offered continuous 5-2 rotations, making this a long-term career path in luxury cruising.