WANDERLUST? Do you love the ocean and want to delight our guests?
Be among the best—go from observer to explorer: With your job at sea chefs, you’ll experience real adventures aboard the world’s newest and most modern expedition fleet: HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit. Classified with the highest ice class, the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expedition fleet reaches the most beautiful and remote places on Earth.
Your employer, sea chefs— on a wide range of missions: whether ocean cruises, expedition voyages, luxury travel, 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 through luxury segments.
Discover the world with us and experience your #WorldClassMoments!
Your Job
Here's what you can expect on your journey with us:
- In this role, you’ll be a decision-maker and responsible for the entire galley area, reporting to the Hotel Manager.
- You’ll oversee up to 3 restaurants on board and be responsible for planning and developing the menus.
- You’ll be in charge of managing the galley department, which includes up to 30 crew members, as well as creating the duty roster.
- You will lead your team both professionally and in disciplinary matters, fostering an open culture of feedback and harmonious interactions.
- As the point of contact for the galley department, you’ll regularly be available to both crew and guests.
- You are always open to guests’ questions, suggestions, and feedback.
- Term of your first contract: 4–6 months (to be determined individually)
Your Course & Your Talents
What you bring to the table:
- Completed training as a chef (w⁠/⁠m⁠/⁠d) as well as professional experience in a leadership position in upscale dining and/or aboard a cruise ship
- Excellent expertise in the culinary arts and food science, which you enjoy sharing with your team.
- You are reliable and resilient, and you’re comfortable thinking outside the box.
- A leader 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 job
- An international work environment
- Free room and board
- Exclusive crew areas
- Good opportunities for 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.
