Agensi Pekerjaan Jobs Kreate Hiring! Contract Cruise - Chef De Cuisine [ Malaysian & Singaporean | Full-time ] in WP Kuala Lumpur, Earn up to MYR 25,328 - Ricebowl

Jobs Kreate is recruiting on behalf of a client for a shipboard Chef de Cuisine position. The successful candidate will manage the entire galley operation of an assigned dining venue, ensuring consistent food quality, safe production, efficient service and strong team performance.

Build your international culinary career while sailing to exciting destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The actual vessel, itinerary and sailing region will be assigned by the company based on operational requirements.

Important: Cruise ship grading may differ from land-based hospitality structures. Candidates may be offered a position one or two ranks below their current land-based role, subject to the cruise line’s assessment and operational requirements.

• Open to Malaysian and Singaporean citizens only.

• This is a full-time position. Part-time applications will not be considered.

• Minimum 10 years of culinary experience.

• At least 3–4 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or in a similar senior culinary position within a premium 4-star or 5-star hospitality environment.

• Advanced culinary and food-presentation skills are required.

• Haute-cuisine education is an advantage.

• Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.

• Experience leading and developing multicultural culinary teams.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, public health and sanitation requirements.

• Able to manage complex operational situations and interact professionally with guests.

• Fluent in English with the ability to understand and communicate menus, recipes and operational instructions.

• Strong leadership, coaching, motivational and performance-management skills.

• Physically able to handle items weighing 50+ lbs.

• Able to work a minimum of 11 hours per day, 7 days per week while onboard.

• Flexible, stress-resistant and able to perform effectively in a demanding galley environment.

• Must comply with the cruise line’s professional appearance and grooming standards.

Salary

• Salary: USD 6,200

• Contract duration: 4 months

• Manage the full galley operation of the assigned dining venue together with the Sous Chef.

• Oversee food preparation, presentation, service delivery, cleanliness, staffing and time management.

• Ensure all menus, recipes, preparation methods and specifications are followed consistently.

• Conduct regular food tastings and inspections to correct quality, taste or presentation issues immediately.

• Work closely with the Main Galley, Executive Chef and restaurant service team to ensure smooth operations.

• Monitor guest feedback and address food or service concerns promptly.

• Review food requisitions, meal counts, expensive items and meat, seafood and fish ordering procedures.

• Verify daily storeroom deliveries and monitor food inventory and stock usage.

• Conduct regular menu briefings and ensure all service areas are fully prepared before opening.

• Lead, train and coach culinary team members while supporting performance reviews and succession planning.

• Monitor crew schedules, working-hour records and Maritime Labour Convention compliance.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, grooming and workplace safety.

• Contribute towards culinary quality and financial KPI targets.

• Protect galley equipment and company property and report repair or maintenance requirements.

• Provide temporary cover for the Executive Chef when trained and operationally required.

• Assist with onboard cooking demonstrations and special culinary activities.

• Medical Insurance
• Staff Meal
• Medical Coverage On-site
• Flight Ticket Two-way
• Travel Around the World
• Accommodation Provided
• Tax-free Income