Crew Job Descriptions

Chef

Job Responsibilities

* Provisioning of all food items
* Guest and crew meals and nutrition
* Food safety and storage standards
* Adhering to budget
* Galley and food inventory
* Galley safety and sanitary standards
* Management of other galley staff

Job Skills Required

* Vast knowledge of produce and ability to provision in obscure parts of the world
* Ability to provision to a budget
* Knowledge of nutrition , diets and allergies, food safety and storage
* Menu planning, varied repertoire and wine knowledge
* Excellent creativity and presentation skills
* Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
* Organized, time management and adaptability
* Accounting and computer skills
* Ability to overcome seasickness

Entry Requirements/Licensing

Compulsory
Basic STCW
Culinary degree
Optional
Optional
Silver service
Wine course
ENG 1 (>500grt)

Salary Expectations

100 – 160 ft
$5,000 - $7,000+

150 – 250 ft +
$5,000 - $10,000+

Career Path

Career Building 3-5 yrs

Established Professional 5+ yrs

Veteran 10+ yrs

Long days are a key feature of this position – provisioning, preparation, cooking and clean up. This is very different from being in a restaurant on land. The person must be flexible, able to perform gracefully under pressure and create magical menus with often scarce supplies. There is no room here for egos or the unorganized!