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Sushi Master
Role summary
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The Sushi Master prepares high-quality sushi, sashimi and related Japanese dishes while maintaining excellent taste, presentation and food-safety standards. Requirements generally include professional sushi-chef experience, strong knife skills, knowledge of seafood handling, HACCP or equivalent food-safety practices, and the ability to work in a busy international kitchen. Experience in luxury hotels, restaurants or cruise ships is preferred. The successful candidate should be creative, disciplined, well organised and comfortable working long hours at sea. They are expected to lead or support the sushi team, control portion sizes and stock, minimise waste, follow company recipes, maintain a clean workstation and deliver consistently high standards of guest service.
Can I work on cruise ships?
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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 Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury ocean travel brand created by the MSC Group. It operates upscale ships designed around spacious accommodation, refined dining, personalised service and destination-focused experiences. The brand aims to offer a more relaxed and residential alternative to traditional cruising, with elegant suites, premium restaurants, wellness facilities and carefully selected ports of call. Its onboard teams work in an international environment and serve guests who expect high standards, attention to detail and discreet hospitality. Culinary roles are important to the guest experience, particularly in specialist restaurants such as sushi venues. Employees typically receive accommodation, meals, uniform and access to medical support while onboard. Contracts, benefits and employment conditions vary by nationality, position and recruitment agency.