Chef Job
Salary: £30,408 – £33,286 + Bonuses
Contract Type: 3 Years Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time (flexibility required – mornings, evenings, weekends)
Location: Worldwide on an HMS Aircraft Carrier
What’s the opportunity?
Think once-in-a-career, pinch-yourself kind of opportunity.
We’re on the hunt for 2 x exceptional Chef de Partie with pastry skills—people who can bring finesse, creativity, and precision to one of the most unique kitchens on the planet.
This isn’t your everyday chef job. You’ll be crafting high-volume, high-quality dishes for up to 1,500 personnel a day, all while working in an environment few ever get to experience: a Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier, travelling the world as part of an elite culinary team.
Please note: A British Passport is essential for this role.
Are you…
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Open-minded
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Resilient
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Determined
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Strong-willed
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Energised by new challenges
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Flexible and ready to adapt
If that sounds like you, then trust us—this is one opportunity you do not want to let slip by. Your next big adventure isn’t just on the horizon… it’s waiting right around the corner.
What’s in it for you?
Salary & Contract
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£30,408 – £33,286 plus Bonuses
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3-year fixed-term contract (with 6-month break clauses)
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28 days annual holiday (leave is taken while the ship is alongside)
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Free Accommodation
Additional Benefits
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Travel and see the world for free!
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All meals provided
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Free medical insurance
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15% NAAFI discount
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On-board medical support
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Return travel provided in case of emergency, port stops
The Role
You’ll work on board a Royal Navy HMS Aircraft Carrier, delivering 24-hour catering services to Naval personnel. You’ll be part of a tight-knit culinary team, producing everything from fresh bread and pastries to full meal services in a high-volume, high-standard environment. The shift patterns are as follows:
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8-hour shifts covering morning, day or night shifts, supporting 24-hour round-the-clock operations
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Max 6 working days per week and you’ll receive extra compensatory rest days
What’s it like living at sea?
Life at sea isn’t for everyone — but for the right person, it’s an experience like nothing else on earth.
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Unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Deployments vary, from 2 weeks to 10 months, travelling anywhere in the world.
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Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
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Shared cabins for up to 6 chefs (small, compact living quarters)
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Communal lounges, bathrooms, and kitchenettes.
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Non-smoking environment (vaping allowed in designated areas).
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When alongside (not at sea), catering numbers are reduced.
Training & Requirements
Once successful, you’ll complete a paid two-week culinary induction course to sharpen your skills. You’ll also need to undertake:
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ENG1 Medical – fully reimbursed (usually under £100).
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Sea Survival Test – swimming + platform jump (locations: Portsmouth or Plymouth).
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Security Clearance – includes a DBS check. Minor or past offences won’t automatically rule you out; all cases are reviewed individually.
All training and checks are paid for by NAAFI. Security clearance timelines vary from 2 weeks to 6 months, depending on the individual.
What are we looking for?
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Minimum 3 years culinary experience, ideally with some supervisory exposure
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A valid Food Hygiene certificate
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Strong Pastry skills
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A Go-Getter!
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV showcasing your culinary and pastry experience.
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