Chef de Partie

The Chef de Partie position centres on at Cruise Academy, we don’t just teach it - we’ve lived it. It would suit someone who can bring high level of personal motivation and pride in professional standards to the role.

Who the work supports

Founded in 2017 by seafarers for seafarers, we specialize in maritime training and shipboard recruitment for the global cruise industry. We tell it like it is - the good, the bad, and the downright exhausting.

Service work involved

At Cruise Academy, we don’t just teach it - we’ve lived it. Supervise the pastry team onboard, ensuring the consistent production of high-quality pastries and desserts in line with established recipes and standards. Ensure product delivery meets recipe specifications, quality expectations, and presentation requirements.

What helps in this service setting

High level of personal motivation and pride in professional standards. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a warm, approachable manner.

Hospitality skills and experience

• Ability to consistently surprise and delight guests through attention to detail and product excellence.
• Previous cruise ship experience in a similar role.
• Formal qualification in Pastry Arts or equivalent from a recognised culinary training institution.

Job details

• 6:2 rotation (6 consecutive months onboard the ship, followed by 2 months of vacation).
• Shared/double cabin.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.