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Executive Sous Chef
The Executive Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef run all food production areas efficiently, overseeing the whole food operation so that every outlet and service period meets company standards and constantly reviewing food quality and cost.
A watch or a day
Day work
The certificate that gates the job
STCW V/2 (serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel))
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
STCW V/2
serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel)
MSN 1866 Amd 2
UK implementation of STCW V/2
MS (STCW) Rules 2014 r.55
India implementation of STCW V/2
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
English / Marlins / CES test
e.g. Fluent English
Food hygiene / HACCP / ship's cook certificate
e.g. food safety · Food Safety
Where can this role take you?
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