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Job Opportunity: Development Chef (Germany – River Cruise Sector)
Location: Grenzach, Germany (with travel up to 30%)
Are you a passionate and creative culinary professional looking to shape the future of dining experiences in the river cruise industry? We are seeking a Development Chef to drive innovation and excellence in our onboard culinary offerings. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence menu design, enhance guest satisfaction, and collaborate with top industry stakeholders.
About the Role
As a Development Chef, you will be a key part of the F&B team, responsible for evolving and refining our culinary offerings to ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and guest experience. Working from a dedicated development kitchen in Grenzach, Germany, you will play a pivotal role in researching, testing, and implementing new recipes and products, while also engaging directly with onboard operations.
Culinary Innovation: Develop new recipes and dishes that align with our overall culinary strategy.
Product & Equipment Testing: Conduct tastings, product evaluations, and equipment assessments to ensure operational feasibility and excellence.
Industry Collaboration: Work closely with purchasing teams, industry partners, and stakeholders to source and review ingredients and equipment.
Onboard Engagement: Visit vessels regularly to gain insights into operations, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
Training & Documentation: Assist in creating engaging training materials, including recipe videos and dish presentations.
Event Coordination: Organize tastings, workshops, and events to showcase new culinary concepts.
Operational Oversight: Ensure compliance with all regulations, manage the development kitchen efficiently, and support special projects as needed.
Key Qualifications
- Strong passion for culinary arts, food trends, and product innovation.
- Creative mindset with a solution-driven and proactive approach.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
- Comfortable engaging with senior executives and hosting tastings or workshops.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to document and report on findings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant culinary education or equivalent work experience.
- Prior experience in the cruise or hospitality industry is a plus.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and fast-growing work environment.
- A modern workspace with flexible working hours.
- The opportunity to shape the culinary experiences of thousands of guests.
- A collaborative and innovative team culture.
If you are passionate about culinary innovation and want to make an impact in a global travel setting, apply today and take your career to the next level! CV to [email protected]
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Quality Assurance, Business Development, and Customer Service
Industries
- Staffing and Recruiting, Food and Beverage Services, and Maritime Transportation
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