The opportunity
About the role
Your Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Enrichment Chef is to plan and conduct the FandB Initiatives experience onboard the vessels.
Your Impact
- Conduct all the relevant event programs based on the journeys.
- Train the culinary personnel to execute the program in the absence of the guidance set by the Executive Chef.
- Coordinate with the onboard guest experiences to organize travel for shoreside team experiences.
- Coordinate with the onboard FandB Services to complement the culinary experience with pairings and revenue-generating.
- Coordinate with Sr. Ex. Chef to schedule and promote all the relevant programs.
- Deliver all the relevant Culinary and Beverage revenue programs.
- Plan and execute the program agreed upon with the management highlighting food/ beverage for that journey based on region and and culture.
- Prepare and Manage the area ingredient list and requisitions on the system prior to approval.
- Responsible for the overall Public Health compliance on the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for area assigned equipment and inventory and maintenance.
- Stimulate the initiatives and manage budgets as allocated for onboard and shoreside operations.
Your Journey So Far
- Extensive experience in the culinary field of luxury hotels and cruise line brands.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Lead Chef in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
- Excellent understanding of food specifications, including but not limited to US or EU product standards.
- Professional Hotel School with Certificate and Diploma, Culinary Art bachelor’s or master degree is preferred.
- Safety-driven understands and respects rules. Proactive and accountable for his/her safety behavior promoting sustainability.
- Ability to work in a harmonious, productive team environment;
- Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent management skills and problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills and stress tolerance.
- Computer literacy is required
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Any additional European language is considered an advantage.
Your Essentials
- Passport, visas, certificates as specified by the company and as required for exit from the port of origin and entry into the destination cruising area.
- Food Safety/HACCP or USPH certification.
Our commitment At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel － where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony. We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea. Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.
