Line Cook – Upscale Hotel/Resort/Cruise Ship

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team in an upscale hospitality environment such as a hotel, resort, or cruise ship. The successful candidate will work across all kitchen sections, preparing menu items to the highest standards while adhering to strict food safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare all basic food items for the menu as directed by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate advanced knife handling skills.
• Work efficiently in any kitchen section.
• Apply solid food knowledge and understand culinary terminology.
• Read, interpret, and follow company recipes accurately.
• Complete tasks efficiently and productively.
• Maintain compliance with public health standards (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) in the assigned area.
• Prepare the workstation for announced or unannounced health inspections.
• Report for duty on time, follow supervisor instructions, and uphold personal appearance, uniform, and hygiene standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years experience in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting service.
• At least 2 years experience as a Line Cook; shipboard experience preferred.
• Culinary school degree required.
• Strong management, communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent customer service, team‑building, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Knowledge of personalized service principles and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Proven planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating capabilities.
• Intermediate computer software proficiency.

Required skills

• Advanced knife handling
• Accurate recipe execution
• Food safety compliance with international standards
• Intermediate computer software usage