Executive Sous Chef

Faststream Recruitment
Recruiter:
Faststream Recruitment
Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Executive Sous Chef
Published:
October 9, 2026

Faststream is hiring a Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

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 Executive 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 senior chefs looking to develop their career within the cruise industry.

The opportunity

As Executive Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the Executive Chef, overseeing culinary operations and maintaining consistently high food quality and service standards across a busy, international operation.
You'll lead and develop multicultural culinary teams, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while building your career with an established international cruise brand.

What you'll need

Essential
  • Previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef
  • Experience within a five-star hotel, luxury resort, upscale restaurant or cruise line
  • Experience managing high-volume culinary operations
  • Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
  • Availability to join at short notice
Preferred
  • Previous shipboard experience
Contract & package
  • Salary: from USD 4,800 per month
  • Rotation: 4 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.