Sous Chef

Consortio have partnered up with one of the leading service providers for Ocean and River cruises within central Europe and are globally recognised as one of the best in their field. Our client is looking for Sous Chefs with a background of working on cruise vessels with amazing opportunities to not only see the world but to also progress your career whilst onboard.

As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for the up-to-standard work flow in the assigned work area of the Galley and the related administrative tasks, in close cooperation with the Executive Chef, Supervision and training of the strict adherence to all agreed regulations (HACCP), especially with regard to security, environment and hygiene regulations in his/her area of responsibility. Whilst also ensuring the constant improvement of the work flow and standards including input for manuals and regulations.

To be eligible for this role you need:

• Qualified training as a cook

• Many years of job experience in a management position in a hotel’s Galley, if possible onboard a cruise vessel.

• Strong economical, budget-orientated thinking; ability to analyse and explain business targets

• Very good knowledge of inventory management

• Very good knowledge regarding food, ingredients, recipes (modern, international cuisine) as well as food-cost calculations and production control of passenger and crew menus.

• Fluent in English or German.

Our client offers 9 month rotational contracts in line with the cruise season, on top of a competitive salary they also offer guaranteed tips and gratitude payments with a strong push on promting from within the company.