Cunard - Executive Chef

As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard operate spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life, you’ll visit different places, explore new worlds and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Galley, ensuring high standards in our restaurants is maintained at all times. Operating a better together approach with the Hotel Stores Manager you will work with requisition of food orders and the identification of slow moving food items to facilitate effective stock turnover.

Are you energetic to ensure your teams are kept motivated? Are you are able to find practical solutions to every day challenges? Are you someone who is reliable and able to support your team to deliver quality cuisine? Are you someone who is Guest obsessed working hard to exceed expectations? If so, we would welcome your application.

To join Cunard in this fantastic role you will need the following experience:

• Proven experience of budgets and financial management within a corporate environment.
• Extensive managerial experience within large galley/kitchen teams
• Passionate and dedicated
• Galley cruise ship or 5* experience in a similar role is a must

Being part of the Cunard team also has it benefits:

• Flights paid for, from the main airport in your home country to your ship
• Company role training and additional training for ‘new to sea’
• Crew gym, fitness classes and sports courts
• Free crew bikes to explore amazing destinations
• Free WhatsApp text messages, plus flexible paid internet packages
• Discounted crew shore experiences
• Meals and free beverage stations
• Inclusive culture so everyone feels valued and that they belong
• Medical services on board
• Please note that Personal Survival Techniques (PST) and Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, other than Fast Rescue Boats STCW is a requirement for this role. Further information will be provided should your application be successful

Crew are recommended to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations prior to joining a ship, if available.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.