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CDP Sushi
Role summary
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The CDP Sushi, or Chef de Partie Sushi, prepares sushi, sashimi, rolls and related Japanese dishes according to MSC Cruises’ recipes and presentation standards. Candidates are generally expected to have professional kitchen experience, preferably in sushi preparation, a culinary qualification or equivalent training, and good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures. The role requires knife skills, attention to detail, consistency, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently in a busy international environment. Basic spoken English is normally required. Candidates should be physically fit, adaptable to shipboard life and willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest service.
Can I work on cruise ships?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: No host-country permit: a seafarer medical, safety training, a seaman's book, a US crew visa and a Schengen visa.
Watch for: Recruitment fees are banned on ships.
Official source: US Department of State: crewmember visa. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with on cruise ships
Usual for cruise ships, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Free cabin, usually shared |
|---|---|
| Meals | Free (by law) |
| Flights | Joining and home flights usually paid; free repatriation (by law) |
| Service charge | Passenger service charges pooled on many lines |
| Contract | 6 to 9 months on board, about 2 months unpaid between contracts |
| Leave | 2.5 days a month, often paid as cash |
| Income tax | Usually not withheld; depends on your home country |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is a major international cruise company and part of the MSC Group, a family-owned global transportation and tourism organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The company operates a large fleet visiting destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, Asia and other regions. MSC Cruises provides accommodation, dining, entertainment, excursions and onboard services for a diverse international guest base. Its ships employ crew members in hotel operations, food and beverage, marine operations, entertainment, retail, technical services and guest relations. Working for MSC typically involves multicultural teamwork, structured onboard procedures and a strong focus on safety, hospitality and service quality. Crew contracts commonly include accommodation, meals, travel arrangements to and from the vessel, and access to onboard facilities subject to company rules.