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Culinary Admin
Role summary
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The Culinary Admin supports the onboard culinary department with administrative coordination, document control, scheduling, inventory records, purchasing follow-up and communication between chefs, hotel operations and shore-side teams. Candidates typically need strong organization, computer and office skills, attention to detail, and confidence using spreadsheets and internal systems. Previous experience in hospitality, food and beverage administration, or a shipboard environment is advantageous. Good English communication is generally required, while additional languages may be helpful. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under pressure, maintain confidentiality, follow company health and safety procedures, and remain flexible with changing schedules and operational demands.
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 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, personalized service and destination-focused experiences. The company aims to combine the standards of luxury hospitality with the flexibility of modern cruising, offering guests a more relaxed and residential style of travel. Its onboard teams work across culinary, hotel, guest services, marine, entertainment and administrative departments. Employees generally live and work at sea, collaborating with international colleagues and serving guests from many countries. Benefits for shipboard roles commonly include furnished accommodation, meals, medical support, training and transportation arrangements, although exact terms depend on the contract, rank and recruiting location.