Chef de Partie – Cruise Ship Culinary Team

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team aboard Silversea vessels. You will deliver high‑quality, technically excellent food while upholding strict public health standards and ensuring total guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standardized recipes, guest preferences, and dietary requirements.
• Manage assigned kitchen stations, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and timely setup for service, buffets, and special events.
• Monitor food quality, storage, inventory, and requisitions to minimize waste and control costs.
• Support menu execution across multiple outlets, including room service, specialty restaurants, and events.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff, identifying development needs and ensuring adherence to standards.
• Maintain strict compliance with public health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including equipment maintenance and inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.
• Adapt to specialized roles such as Poissonier, Entremetier, Gardemanger, or Tournant as required.

Required profile

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar position, including at least 1 year as Entremetier, Gardemanger or Poissonier in an international 5‑star establishment.
• Strong knowledge of International and European cuisine.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written).
• Physically and medically fit with high moral integrity.

Required skills

• STCW95 certification.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Proficiency in all galley stations (Poissonier, Entremetier, Gardemanger, Tournant).
• Knowledge of public health policies and food safety regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply culinary fundamentals.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on world‑class cruise vessels.
• Professional development within a global luxury brand.
• Collaborative, multicultural team environment.