Chef de Partie

Profile and Qualifications
We are looking for a skilled and passionate culinary professional to manage a designated kitchen station onboard. The ideal candidate is quality-focused, organized, and dedicated to delivering high standards of food preparation and hygiene.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 4 years of culinary experience, including food preparation and flavour pairing
• Preferred: graduate in hospitality or culinary arts and/or river cruise experience
• Able to work independently during prep and service time
• Guest-oriented mindset and team spirit
• Calm under pressure, resilient, and adaptable
• High standards of professionalism and appearance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is an advantage
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Represents Scylla’s values and team spirit
Key responsibilities and duties
Culinary Operations:
• Independently manage a designated galley station with proficiency
• Prepare and present meals professionally according to daily menus and standards
• Follow recipes precisely and ensure portion, weight, and cutting accuracy
• Maintain oversight of ingredients in assigned storage areas
• Support in monitoring and controlling food quality and kitchen costs
• Check meal temperatures before service to ensure food safety

Hygiene & Compliance:
• Maintain strict hygiene in own kitchen area per HACCP and Scylla standards
• Conduct and document daily cooling temperature checks
• Participate in scheduled general cleaning duties in the galley
• Handle all kitchen tools, equipment, and food products with care
• Follow safety guidelines and contribute to a safe kitchen environment

Team Collaboration:
• Cooperate with the Maître d’Hôtel, Restaurant Manager, and service teams
• Assist the Head Chef with inventory checks and supply orders
• Provide night shift cooking coverage if required, depending on the vessel class
• Communicate effectively and contribute to a positive kitchen atmosphere
Additional information
Additional Duties
• Support with luggage handling and loading operations
• Keep crew areas and personal cabin clean on a daily basis
• Help create a memorable and enjoyable experience for our guests

Accommodation & Uniform
• Shared cabin onboard (may vary by ship)
• Uniform provided by the company (except safety shoes and knives); bring black trousers, white or black T-shirts, one chef jacket, and black shoes

Safety:
• Demonstrate safety awareness and actively participate in safety drills

Apply now via link below and join the Scylla family and set sail for new adventures:
https://scylla.com/career/galley/111-chef-de-partie

Location: Worldwide

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