Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions

Sous Chef

United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 days ago
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About the role

  • The Sous Chef works alongside the Head Chef to prepare every guest and crew meal on board.
  • Beyond the line, the role includes prepping, loading stores and provisions, cleaning, washing dishes, and helping out the rest of the team.
  • It's hands-on, fast-moving galley work in one of the most remote settings a kitchen can operate in.

Responsibilities

  • We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued.
  • Supports the Head Chef in training and developing Pantry Chefs, fellow Sous Chefs, and galley stewards in line with Company policies and menus.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of the galley and food storage areas.

Requirements

  • Strong time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to step up and act as Head Chef when needed.
  • US Passport or valid passport with US Permanent Residence Card required.
  • STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) required.
  • STCW Crowd Management (CM) required.
  • STCW Maritime Security Awareness (MSA) required.
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
  • Communication Skills Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.
  • Solid supervisory skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
  • Clear communication with galley team members, office personnel, and guests-including the ability to share the vision of the department and program with guests.
  • USCG Medical Certificate required.
  • TWIC required

Nice to have

  • Formal culinary school training preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience on a passenger ship's culinary team preferred.

Compensation

  • STATEMENT Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data.
  • We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
  • Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
  • An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Benefits

  • Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements.

Company info

  • Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel.
  • From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world's most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the "Exhilaration of Discovery".
  • WHO WE ARE Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel.
  • ABOUT THE ROLE The Sous Chef works alongside the Head Chef to prepare every guest and crew meal on board.
  • This is expedition life at sea, and it asks a lot.
  • Before applying, be honest with yourself about whether you're ready for sustained physical demand, far from home, for weeks at a time.
  • WORK SCHEDULE Chefs work an average of 12-14 hours per day, every day, with no days off across an 8-week rotation on board.
  • LIVING CONDITIONS Crew quarters are compact and shared-you'll bunk with one or two roommates for the full rotation, with minimal personal space.
  • Our vessels operate in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended stretches.
  • Bring a sufficient supply of any prescription medications, as refills can't be obtained while underway.
  • This life suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-knit crews and remote travel.
  • If that reads as a challenge rather than an adventure, this likely isn't the right fit-and that's okay.

Equal opportunity

  • EMPLOYER STATEMENT At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet.
  • As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization.
  • We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
  • Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launch
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