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CDP Hot Pot
Role summary
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The CDP Hot Pot, or Chef de Partie Hot Pot, prepares and presents hot-pot dishes according to MSC Cruises’ recipes, quality standards, and food-safety procedures. Requirements generally include professional kitchen experience, knowledge of Asian or hot-pot cuisine, safe knife and equipment handling, and a recognized food-safety qualification where applicable. The candidate should work efficiently in a busy, multicultural galley, maintain clean and organized work areas, control portion sizes and stock, and follow instructions from the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. Flexibility, teamwork, physical stamina, and willingness to live and work at sea for extended contracts are essential.
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 global cruise company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and part of MSC Group. It operates a large fleet serving destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and other regions. The company offers accommodation, dining, entertainment, excursions, and leisure experiences for international guests. Its ships employ crew members from many countries in hotel operations, culinary services, marine departments, entertainment, guest services, and technical roles. MSC Cruises typically provides onboard accommodation, meals, medical support, training, and travel arrangements connected with employment, although exact benefits depend on the contract and position. Working for MSC offers hospitality professionals the opportunity to gain international experience, develop their skills, and work in a fast-paced environment while visiting multiple destinations.