Job Summary
- Company: sea chefs
- Department: Galley
- Vessel Type: River Cruises
- Location/Trading Area: Europe
sea chefs is looking for an experienced culinary leader to join their team as Chef de Cuisine (f/m/d) onboard European river cruises. This role carries full responsibility for the galley department, including direct supervision and coordination of all culinary operations. Key duties involve purchasing and ordering food, executing cost and budget control in collaboration with the Hotel Manager, drafting menus to designated standards, and strictly enforcing HACCP, safety, and environmental standards. The position also entails managing guest feedback, organizing schedules, and delegating special galley assignments.
Qualified candidates must hold a professional culinary diploma (Chef de Cuisine diploma preferred), backed by relevant Chef de Cuisine experience across diverse operations or internal qualifications, along with supplementary training credentials. Solid command of English, cost and quality awareness, strong complaint management, creative talent, and motivational leadership skills are required. The employment package offers organized and paid travel, complimentary accommodation and meals onboard, paid insurance, free uniform laundering, access to crew areas, and ongoing development courses. Applications must be submitted online.
Official Source & Application (sea chefs): https://www.seachefs.com/en/job/detail/chef-de-cuisine-f-m-d-river-cruises–fc9kgxbm