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.
