WANDERLUST? Do you love the ocean and want to delight our guests?
Then embark on the adventure of a lifetime and join the Mein Schiff® fleet: With eight ships now sailing the world’s oceans, the fleet stands for contemporary, premium vacations.
Your employer, sea chefs— on a diverse range of missions: whether ocean cruises, expedition voyages, luxury trips, or river cruises. As an experienced partner in hotel and crew management for international cruise lines, sea chefs offers unique career opportunities aboard cruise ships in the premium to luxury segments.
Discover the world with us and experience your #WorldClassMoments!
Your Job
Here’s what you can expect on your journey with us:
- You’ll be the decision-maker and responsible for the entire galley area, in consultation with the hotel manager
- Overall responsibility for the budget and ensuring compliance with food cost targets
- Monitoring ingredient orders in the ship’s inventory management system
- Act as a liaison across departments, representing both your crew and the officers
- Providing professional and disciplinary leadership for your team of up to 200 crew members, including creating duty rosters and assigning shifts
- On-site presence during service hours and serving as the point of contact for guests regarding feedback, suggestions, and critiques of the food and the galley area
- Contract duration for your first assignment: 4 months; subsequent contracts are possible
Your Course & Your Talents
What you bring to the table:
- Completed training as a chef (w⁠/⁠m⁠/⁠d), as well as several years of professional experience in a leadership position in upscale dining and/or on a cruise ship (preferred)
- Excellent expertise in the culinary field and food science, which you are eager to share with your team.
- A business-minded, budget-oriented approach, along with the ability to understand business objectives
- A leadership personality with the ability to guide and motivate a team both professionally and in terms of discipline
- A well-groomed appearance and excellent manners
- Very good command of German and English
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
Why sea chefs?
Here’s what we offer you:
- The most beautiful destinations on Earth
- Paid travel to and from the destination
- An international work environment
- Free room and board
- Exclusive crew areas
- Good opportunities for career advancement
- Continuing education & training
- Health and accident insurance
- Free uniform cleaning
- All benefits
Do you have questions about a job on board and/or our application process?
You can find comprehensive information and the FAQ on our website.
Still have questions? Our recruiting team is happy to help:
Daniel Schors
dasc@seachefs.com
+41 41 289 50 24
We look forward to receiving your application—regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion, beliefs, and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.