Thursday 7 February 2013

WHAT DO I NEED FOR CHEF JOBS ON CRUISE SHIPS OR LUXURY YACHTS?


WHAT DO I NEED FOR CHEF JOBS ON CRUISE SHIPS OR LUXURY YACHTS?

Before we start, we would like you to know that we have a 100% record in placing Michelin Star trained chefs on Super Yachts and we now have an associate company, that is one of the leading suppliers of personnel to the cruise ship market and they serve the majority of the leading, luxury cruise fleets.

There are many rules and regulations, so we shall explain the prerequisites for working at sea. Once you have read them, if you feel that you might qualify, send your CV in the first place to john@gladstoneparkchefs.co.uk and confirm that you meet all of the criteria below. Please ensure that your CV has a good, modern photograph on it, as appearance is paramount and a picture can be your passport to securing a position at sea.
Please also state whether you are looking for work on cruise ships or yachts.

If you do not meet, even one of, the criteria below, you will NOT be able to find employment at sea on a cruise ship and most likely a yacht and sadly we will be unable to assist you but we would still be able to find you something in the UK so long as you stay at least 1 year in the vast majority of your jobs.

YOU MUST NOT HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

FACIAL HAIR                                 LONG HAIR                           TATOOS

A CRIMINAL RECORD                  ASTHMA OR CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS

ANY MAJOR SURGERY IN THE PAST 10 YEARS

 ADDICTION TO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
 

YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

BE ABLE TO GET TO LONDON PRE JOINING

HAVE £1,000 AVAILABLE FOR INITIAL COSTS FOR MEDICALS, VISAS, MONEY TO TIDE YOU OVER UNTIL YOU ARE PAID ETC

BE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER 35 UNLESS YOU HAVE ALREADY                                    WORKED ON SHIPS

HAVE A GOOD STANDARD OF ENGLISH         

 

There are other rules, regulations and requirements but so long as you pass the qualifications above these can be explained to you later.

 

THE JOB, THE POSITIONS, THE PAYMENTS AND THE HOURS

Salaries are paid monthly in either Euros or US Dollars so you will need to check that your bank can accept your paycheques in those currencies. Please note that you will only be paid for the months worked on board.

The hours are long and arduous and can be from 11 to 14 hours per day.

The following will give you an idea of the sort of salaries that you can expect. Salaries are paid gross without any deductions for tax. Tax liability in the UK will be reliant upon how many months you are out of the UK but generally you should seek guidance from HMRC

Please note that for any head chef position in main the kitchen or pastry, you would need to do a tour at sous chef level first to acquaint yourself with working at sea. Below are sample incomes for a selection of the most common positions.


CRUISE SHIP POSITIONS

CHEF DE PARTIE      $2,500 PER MONTH ( 1,825 EUROS )

SOUS CHEF               $3,300 to $4,000 PER MONTH  ( 2,475 TO 2,920 EUROS )

PASTRY CHEF           $3,000 TO $4,000 PER MONTH ( 2,190 TO 2,920 EUROS )

EXECUTIVE H/C         $6,500 PER MONTH ( 4,745 EUROS )

 
YACHT POSITIONS

HEAD CHEF               6,000 TO 8,000 EUROS PER MONTH
 

Because of the high number of covers on cruise ships, experience in banqueting will give you an advantage, as will having worked at renowned restaurants and hotels.

Please note that hygiene standards are American. They are higher than in the UK and you will have to pass examinations in them. Other certification required will be explained to you as part of your application process.

If you are looking for a yacht position you will require ENG1 and STCW95 certification.

ENG1 is a medical certification. STCW95 is basically a safety at sea certification.

A lot of yachts need chefs fast so you would do yourself a favour if you got your certification before you start looking for a position. However please let us see your CV first so that we can advise you as to the suitability of your CV for gaining a position on a yacht.

Please feel free to visit our site at www.gladstoneparkchefs.co.uk or call John on
+44(0)1295 265 366

 

                 

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