Development Chef

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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