Junior Sous Chef

Faststream Recruitment
Recruiter:
Faststream Recruitment
Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Junior Sous Chef
Published:
September 22, 2026

Faststream is hiring a Junior Sous Chef

Take your culinary career to sea with an international cruise line, working within a large-scale luxury galley operation.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Junior Sous Chef from a five-star hotel, luxury resort, upscale restaurant or cruise background. Previous shipboard experience is preferred but isn't essential, making this a strong opportunity for chefs looking to move into the cruise industry.

The opportunity

As Junior Sous Chef, you'll support the senior culinary team in delivering consistently high standards of food across a busy, international operation.
You'll work as part of a multicultural team, developing your experience within a large-scale galley environment while building your career with an established international cruise brand.

What you'll need

Essential
  • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef
  • Experience within a five-star hotel, luxury resort, upscale restaurant or cruise line
  • Experience working in an international environment
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Availability to join at short notice
Preferred
  • Previous shipboard experience
Contract & package
  • Salary: from USD 2,400 per month
  • Rotation: 6 months onboard / 2 months off
  • Private medical benefits
  • Family travel benefits
  • International working environment
  • Career development opportunities
Interested?

If you have the culinary experience we're looking for and are interested in developing your career at sea, apply with your CV.

Faststream Recruitment is approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency as an MLC Recruitment and Placement Service Provider. Faststream does not charge seafarers recruitment or placement fees.