WANDERLUST? Your river journey starts here!
Take the opportunity to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful ports and cultures: follow the Danube to Vienna, admire the Eiffel Tower from the Seine, or discover Amsterdam’s canals with your team. Historic old towns, local markets, and cultural highlights are waiting to be explored. With enthusiasm, motivation, and team spirit, you’ll unlock excellent career opportunities—and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Since English is the main language on most river ships, the job posting is already provided in English.
sea chefs—your employer offering a variety of assignments—whether on ocean-going, expedition, luxury, 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 and luxury sectors.
Discover the world with us and experience #WorldClassMoments!
Your Job
Here's what you can expect on your journey with us:
- Managing the entire service department as a decision-maker and ensuring smooth operations
- Monitoring and enforcing quality standards and ensuring compliance with all relevant hygiene (HACCP), safety, and environmental regulations
- Responsibility for ensuring an adequate supply of materials, equipment, and personnel for all service operations in accordance with established standards
- Requirement to be present during restaurant and buffet service
- Responsibility for the careful handling of all equipment and machinery throughout the service
- Always available as a point of contact for passengers regarding inquiries, complaints, and suggestions about service, as well as for crew members working in the service department
- Planning, organizing, and delegating special events in the service department and motivating the service crew
- Delegating service and vacation schedules in collaboration with the Hotel Manager
Your Course & Your Talents
Here's what you bring to the table:
- Professional training as a hotel/restaurant specialist or verifiable relevant experience in the field with several years of practical experience; a degree from a hotel vocational school is preferred
- Excellent knowledge of service and kitchen operations, particularly regarding beverages and wines
- Cost and quality awareness, as well as experience in handling complaints
- Very good command of English
- Specialized expertise, ability to work under pressure, reliability, and creativity
- Pleasant and polite demeanor, smart and well-groomed appearance
- A self-assured and calm demeanor toward staff and passengers
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate others
Why sail with Sea Chefs?
You can look forward to:
- Traveling the world
- Paid and organized travel
- An international work environment
- Free room and board
- Exclusive crew areas
- Great career opportunities
- Development and training courses
- Paid insurance
- Free uniform cleaning
- And much more
Do youhave any questions about a job on board and/or our application process?
You can find comprehensive information and the FAQ on our website.
We look forward to receiving your application—regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology, and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.