Senior Chef de Partie 2026
Multiple Countries
Seasonal
Culinary
Experienced
About Uniworld
We are a value-driven company committed to social, economic, and environmental responsibility. Specialists in luxury river and off-river travel, we take pride in creating an exceptional guest experience with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Your Life onboard
Life onboard is shaped by the company’s commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.
Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the centre of everything we do.
Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.
Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.
Your profile
Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you.
Hospitality is at your core, warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you place others’ wellbeing first and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.
In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.
Your Responsibilities
Your future with Uniworld
You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.
We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.
Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.
We are a value-driven company committed to social, economic, and environmental responsibility. Specialists in luxury river and off-river travel, we take pride in creating an exceptional guest experience with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Your Life onboard
Life onboard is shaped by the company’s commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.
Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the centre of everything we do.
Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.
Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.
Your profile
Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you.
Hospitality is at your core, warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you place others’ wellbeing first and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.
In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare and supervise food production according to standard recipes and the set menu cycle, ensuring compliance with Uniworld and HACCP hygiene procedures.
- Create and supervise show plates in coordination with the Sous Chef.
- Ensure food presentation is elegant, at the right temperature and texture, and always excellent in taste.
- Minimize food waste and overproduction, monitor timing of dishes, and report issues to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
- Organize work and manage time according to daily programs, events, and assigned schedules.
- Ensure smooth cooperation with the rest of the galley team for efficient service.
- Maintain cleanliness of your workstation and all assigned areas, adhering to hygiene guidelines.
- Handle culinary supplies, equipment, and materials responsibly, following procedures for FIFO, labelling, and temperature control.
- Handle culinary materials and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and care.
- Report defective materials, equipment, or premises damage to the Executive Chef or Front Desk.
- Own and report guest special requests or complaints directly to the Executive Chef.
- Ensure compliance with GRC regulations on maximum working hours, maintaining accurate records.
- Assist in loading supplies, luggage distribution, and seasonal ship preparations.
- Ability to work as part of a team while delivering high-quality guest service.
- Contribute to ship preparation during end-of-season close-down and start-of-season set-up.
- Actively participate in assigned learning activities, training sessions, and mandatory safety or emergency drills.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in English.
Your future with Uniworld
You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.
We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.
Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.
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