Head Chef

Position Summary:
Join the Royal Caribbean family as a Sous Chef, managing high-volume culinary operations to deliver exceptional cuisine and guest dining experiences. Work closely with senior chefs to oversee menu planning, inventory, and kitchen management.

Key Benefits:

• Accommodation, meals, flights, and free uniform laundry.


• Contracts of 6–8 months with career advancement opportunities.


• Special discounts for family, friends, and onboard shopping.

Key Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a Sous Chef in upscale hospitality or high-volume food service.


• 10 years in the culinary industry and a culinary degree or chef apprenticeship.

As part of the Royal Caribbean Family, we will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, travel the world and create an unforgettable experience for you to tell your family about for years.

In return for your hard work and dedication we will provide you with:

• Accommodation


• All meals


• Contracts from 6 – 8 months


• Full training and support.


• Career opportunities to work through the ranks and further your career.


• A flight to and from the ship.


• Special rates for your family and friends to visit onboard.


• Special discounts at the Duty-Free gift shop.


• Free Laundry of uniforms.

The Sous Chef helps manage our high-volume shipboard culinary operations to deliver quality cuisine and create a superb dining experience for our guests. You will work closely with the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef to forecast and manage menu requirements and inventory for each outlet.

You're the Sous Chef we want if you have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef in an upscale hotel, cruise ship, restaurant, or high-volume food service facility.10 years of experience in the culinary industry and an associate degree (or its equivalent) and/or chef apprenticeship from an accredited culinary or hospitality school are other key qualifications.