Lindblad Expeditions
Galley
ShipboardHeadChef
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“Shipboard Head Chef at Lindblad Expeditions. Skills: Culinary operations, Team leadership, Food safety. Lead all aspects of guest and crew dining. Bring Lindblad's menu matrix to life”
Industry & Context.
Time management skills; Ability to juggle multiple priorities; Meet deadlines; Remain calm under pressure; Focused under pressure; Decisive under pressure
Sustained physical demand, Remote, at-sea environment, 12-14 hours per day, Split shifts, Rotational position, 2 months on and 1 month off, No days off during rotation, Compact and shared crew quarters, Limited or no port access, Cell service and internet may be unavailable, Sufficient supply of prescription medications, Physically demanding role, Moving marine environment, Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, Climb steep interior stairs repeatedly, Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, Work rotates continuously, Work in confined spaces, Work in high-humidity environments, Fit for sea duty
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years of experience managing a culinary, Physically able to work on your feet, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, STCW Basic Safety Training required, STCW Crowd Management required, Maritime Security Awareness required, Valid USCG Medical Certificate required, First Aid/CPR/AED certification required, Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) required
Nice to Have
formal culinary school training, passenger ship experience preferred, Vessel Sanitation Public Health (CDC) preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead all aspects of guest and crew dining
Bring Lindblad's menu matrix to life
Own the full cycle of meal production
Manage food provisioning end-to-end
Anticipate and accommodate special dietary needs
Champion Lindblad's sustainable seafood program
Stay current on culinary trends
Maintain open communication with the Hotel Manager
and develop all galley staff
Manage onboard food costs
Coordinate with Purchasing Department
Step into other galley positions as needed
Ensure uniform compliance across the galley team
Maintain rigorous food safety standards
Lead the galley during CDC inspections
Maintain proficiency in ISM codes
Participate in all required shoreside training
Participate in onboard safety drills
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Galley team; Shoreside personnel; Hotel Manager; Purchasing Department; Food & Beverage Manager
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Professional demeanor
Full Job Description
## Description WHO WE ARE 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”. ABOUT THE ROLE In this hands-on role, the Shipboard Head Chef is responsible for all aspects of culinary operations on the ship, including prepping, cooking, and plating dishes as the lead of the 6-member galley team. With cooking as only one aspect of this multi-faceted role, the Head Chef is also responsible for maintaining inventory, ordering food stores, managing the onboard sanitation program, and managing the galley team. This position works 12-14 hours per day on split shifts to cover the responsibilities. This is a full-time, rotational position working a schedule of approximately 2 months on and 1 month off. Candidates must be genuinely prepared for sustained physical demand in a remote, at-sea environment before applying. WORK SCHEDULE Chefs work an average of 12 hours per day, every day, with no days off throughout your 8-week rotation onboard. LIVING CONDITIONS Crew quarters are compact and shared — you will bunk with one or two roommates for the full duration of your rotation, with minimal personal space. The vessel operates in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended periods. You must bring a sufficient supply of any prescription medications, as refills cannot be obtained while underway. This lifestyle suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-kni
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