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Are you looking to continue your career in remote polar regions and truly off-the-beaten path destinations?

Swan Hellenic is an established, well respected owner-operated heritage brand with more than 7 decades of expertise in undiscovered destinations.

Swan Hellenic exists to provide its guests with authentic, intimate and unforgettable moments in extraordinary locations and remote landmarks. All the while enjoying a sophisticated elegant atmosphere onboard. Are you interested in ensuring Swan Hellenic maintain their high levels of service?

Job Description Executive Chef

1.1.1. The Executive Chef is the Head of the Galley Department

1.1.2. The Executive Chef’s status is that of Officer

1.1.3. The Executive Chef reports directly to the Hotel Director

1.1.4. Safety and conduct responsibilities of Executive Chef:

.1 Adherence to the company’s health and hygiene standards in line with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures

.2 Ensuring the safe operation and working practice of the galley department and any related matters affecting the safety of the ship, guests, and crew

.3 Informing the Hotel Director immediately of any occurrence affecting the safe operation of the ship or the safety of persons onboard and/or the quality of services offered to guests

.4 Liaising with other departments to ensure safe food temperatures throughout preparation and service

.5 Ensuring the welfare and discipline of all members of the galley department, including behaviour whilst in guest public areas, in accordance with company policies and procedures

.6 Ensuring the completion, checking and filing of food safety record logs in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures

.7 Reporting defects or malfunctions of safety equipment and appliances e.g. expired or empty fire extinguishers, defective fire doors, broken or missing lifejackets, broken fire buttons, safety posters missing, etc.

.8 Ensuring galley personnel are qualified in food hygiene to a level commensurate with the type of food they handle and as determined by the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures

.9 Reporting defective galley equipment and required maintenance immediately to ensure the safe and hygienic operation of the ship

.10 Participating fully in safety drills and statutory inspections commensurate to the role and as per company policies and procedures

.11 Ensuring minimum galley manning to comply with the In-Port Manning plan in accordance with international maritime law

.12 Ensuring departmental compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention directive on working hours

.13 Leading and directing the team in applying correct security measures

1.1.5 Environmental responsibilities:

.1 Environmental stewardship is central to this role and the entire operation of the ship. This role will engage in, comply with and promote all environmental regulations and policies, actively working with the galley team and guests to promote sustainability and protection of the environment in all aspects of life on board