Culinary Instructor
Pubblicato il 07-08-2026 - Silversea in Macerata
Job Purpose
The S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) Host/Coordinator bridges the gap between the ship's culinary execution and guest engagement. This role blends luxury hospitality hosting, culinary storytelling, laboratory operations management, and destination integration to deliver a seamless, immersive cultural and dining experience for guests.
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Key Responsibilities
Guest Engagement & Culinary Storytelling
Mandatory Restaurant Presence: Host and conduct table rounds in the S.A.L.T. Kitchen every evening for at least two hours during dinner service.
Pre-Service Prep: Attend all menu briefings 15 minutes prior to opening to master details on ingredient sourcing, preparation techniques, and regional narratives.
Table Hosting: Provide warm welcomes, offer curated menu recommendations, and share the S.A.L.T. philosophy without exceeding 5 minutes per table to maintain guest comfort.
Post-Service Retention: Actively promote upcoming menus, shore experiences, and program activities to departing guests.
S.A.L.T. Lab & Financial Operations:
Manage daily operations, cleanliness, and readiness of the S.A.L.T. Lab.
Act as the primary liaison between the Chef de Cuisine, Bartender, and Kitchen Stewards.
Oversee inventory control, ordering processes via onboard systems (Fidelio), breakage reporting, and equipment maintenance.
Coordinate recipe and program collateral distribution with the Media and Broadcast teams.
Shore Experiences & Destination Integration:
Escort, support, and serve as an auxiliary host during S.A.L.T. culinary shore excursions.
Collaborate with the Shore Concierge to actively promote destination-based culinary experiences.
Compliance, Safety & Leadership
Maintain absolute compliance with USPH (United States Public Health) standards and sanitation regulations.
Collaborate with the Cruise Director, Executive Chef, and F&B; leadership to align programming with the ship's daily schedule.
Participate in all mandatory ship safety drills, environmental compliance training, and emergency duties.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certifications: Valid STCW 95 certification; must be physically and medically fit for sea duty.
Culinary Background: Professional kitchen training or culinary education experience; recipe testing and development experience is highly valued.
Soft Skills: Strong public speaking, presentation skills, and the ability to confidently convey complex culinary narratives.
Administrative Skills: Experience with budget management, inventory control, cost-control systems, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Onboard systems experience (Fidelio) is preferred.
Experience: Prior experience conducting cooking demonstrations is preferred. Strong worldwide destination and culinary culture knowledge is required. xrdztoy
Traits: High moral integrity, discretion, and a commitment to luxury hospitality standards.