Chef De Partie

About the role

As Chef de Partie aboard a Lindblad Expeditions vessel, you’ll take a key role in the preparation of high-quality meals— with a special focus on cooking daily crew meals that are nourishing, balanced, and executed with care. You’ll also assist the Head and Sous Chef with guest meal prep, buffet setups, canapés, and action station service, and may be called on to help with inventory, provisioning, and sanitation efforts.

• Hands-on, fast-paced role requiring strong culinary fundamentals, solid time management, and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Ready to step up and support the galley team as needed— including leading others or filling in for more senior roles when necessary.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, rotational position working approximately 12 hours per day on an 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks.
• Perform in confined spaces and high-humidity environments including the galley.