DESCRIPTION

Culinary Opportunities – Supervisory Level

Positions: Chef de Partie (CDP) | Sous Chef

Position Overview

We are recruiting experienced culinary professionals for luxury and ultra-luxury cruise lines and maritime operations, delivering high-end dining experiences in structured, international environments.

At this level, you are expected to lead, manage, and execute kitchen operations while maintaining the highest quality and consistency standards.

Operations

• Ultra Luxury: Viking, Oceania, Regent (fine dining, small ships)
• Modern Luxury: Virgin Voyages (multi-concept, high volume)
• Expedition: National Geographic
• Emerging Market: AROYA Cruises
• Industrial: Offshore & Tankers (volume + discipline driven)

Key Responsibilities

Chef de Partie (CDP)

• Manage and operate an assigned kitchen section
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Control mise en place, prep, and service flow
• Supervise and support junior team members
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and USPH standards

Sous Chef

• Oversee multiple kitchen sections and daily operations
• Support the Executive Chef in planning and execution
• Ensure consistency across all outlets and services
• Manage team performance, training, and discipline
• Control inventory, requisitions, and food cost

Requirements by Role

Chef de Partie (CDP)

• 5+ years total culinary experience
• Minimum 1–2 years as CDP or similar role
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and section control
• Experience in fine dining or premium hospitality preferred
• English level: B2

Ship Experience:

• Preferred (especially for ultra-luxury)

Sous Chef

• 6–8+ years total culinary experience
• Minimum 2–3 years in supervisory roles (CDP/Sous level)
• Strong leadership, organization, and operational control
• Proven experience in high-end or high-volume kitchens
• English level: B2–C1

Ship Experience:

• Strongly preferred

General Requirements (All Supervisory Roles)

• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong understanding of:
• Food safety (USPH)
• Kitchen operations and workflow
• Quality control and consistency
• Ability to work:
• 10–11 hours per day
• 7 days per week
• Experience in:
• Fine dining / luxury hotels
• High-volume kitchens
• or offshore/industrial catering (for specific roles)

Important – Costs & Commitment

• Candidates are responsible for documentation costs:
• Medical
• Visa
• STCW (if applicable)
• Carsea recruitment services are 100% free
• Full guidance provided throughout the process

Commitment required:

• Documentation must be completed within 2–4 months maximum
• Only candidates ready for a serious, structured process should apply

Process

• Application
• Carsea interview
• Final interview with cruise line
• Offer + documentation
• Embarkation

Bottom Line

This level requires real leadership and consistency, not just technical skills.

If you cannot manage pressure, people, and standards — this is not the right fit.

REQUIREMENTS

Culinary Requirements – Supervisory Level

Positions: Chef de Partie (CDP) | Sous Chef

Chef de Partie (CDP) – Requirements

• 5+ years total culinary experience
• Minimum 1–2 years as CDP or similar role
• Strong ability to manage a kitchen section independently
• Experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, or high-volume premium kitchens
• Solid knowledge of:
• Food safety (USPH standards)
• Kitchen operations and service flow
• Quality control and presentation
• English level: B2 minimum

Ship Experience:

• Preferred (especially for ultra-luxury brands)

Sous Chef – Requirements

• 6–8+ years total culinary experience
• Minimum 2–3 years in supervisory roles (CDP/Sous Chef level)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to oversee multiple kitchen sections and operations
• Experience in:
• Fine dining / luxury hospitality
• or high-volume operations
• Strong knowledge of:
• Food cost control
• Inventory and requisitions
• Training and team development
• English level: B2–C1

Ship Experience:

• Strongly preferred

General Requirements (All Supervisory Roles)

• Proven leadership and operational control
• Up-to-date CV with no unexplained gaps
• Verifiable employment references
• Ability to work:
• 10–11 hours per day
• 7 days per week
• Strong discipline, organization, and consistency under pressure

Required Documents

• CV in English (Harvard format)Updated, professional, no unexplained gaps
• 2 Reference LettersFrom previous employers
• Preferably covering the last 1–2 years
• Signed and/or on company letterhead
• Valid PassportMust be valid for the full process and contract

Important Notice

• Candidates must cover documentation costs (medical, visa, STCW if applicable)
• Carsea recruitment services are 100% free
• Full guidance is provided throughout the process

Commitment required:

• Candidates must be able to complete documentation within 2–4 months maximum