Executive Chef - Luxury Cruise
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About Barcelona Chef Recruitment:
Barcelona Chef Recruitment is a boutique hospitality recruitment agency specialized in placing senior culinary professionals within luxury cruise lines, hotels, and fine-dining operations worldwide. We operate discreetly and selectively, partnering with highstandard international brands.
About Our Client:
U.S.-based ultra-luxury cruise brand positioned in the premium global market. The company is recognized for its high-spending, well-traveled clientele and for placing culinary excellence at the center of the guest experience.
About the Operation:
Boutique fleet of vessels accommodating approximately 700 guests per ship. Each vessel features multiple refined dining venues, including specialty fine-dining and classic à la carte restaurants. Culinary operations are supported by a highly skilled international brigade working within a fully equipped production galley under strict financial, quality, and sanitation controls.
About the Role:
The Executive Chef holds full command of the culinary operation onboard
- $9,000 /month (Tax-free)
- Single Cabin
- Meals, Flights, Worldwide itinerary
- Dipartimento: F&B Cucina
Su di te
- Minimum 15 years experience in luxury hospitality
- Minimum 5 years experience as Executive Chef within an upscale cruise line
- Strong fine-dining background in multi-outlet environments
- Proven leadership of large multicultural brigades
- Advanced financial management capability (food cost, budgeting, forecasting, reporting)
- Solid USPH / HACCP compliance expertise
- Fluent English
- Valid STCW certification, C1/D visa, Seaman’s Book, and Medical Certificates (or willingness to obtain prior to embarkation)
- Lingua richiesta: Inglese.
L'azienda
Barcelona Chef Recruitment is a boutique hospitality recruitment agency specialized in sourcing high-level culinary talent for luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and six-star cruise lines worldwide.
Founded by a former chef, we operate with a deep understanding of kitchen reality, standards, and pressure. This allows us to go beyond CVs and identify chefs who not only meet technical expectations, but truly fit the culture, rhythm, and ambition of each operation.
We focus primarily on European fine-dining profiles, working at Sous Chef level and above, and partnering with clients who value precision, consistency, and long-term performance. Our network includes proven professionals with experience in Michelin environments, high-end resorts, and premium cruise brands.
Our approach is direct, selective, and results-driven. We do not aim to send volume. We deliver calibrated candidates who are ready to perform from day one.
Barcelona Chef Recruitment stands for clarity, trust, and standards aligned with the highest level of hospitality.
