🍽️ Life’s Better with Good Food (and Great Crew) – Join Our Catering Team at Sea! 🚢
Are you the type who can whip up a five-star meal in a rolling galley or serve up smiles with a side of coffee and charm? Whether you're a seasoned cook, a cafeteria wizard, or a steward/stewardess who knows their way around people and plates — we’ve got a spot for you in our crew pool.
We operate a fleet of RoPax and High-Speed Crafts (HSC) in Strait of Gibraltar. The routes are short, but the memories, the coffee breaks and working hours are long. Join us and serve not just food, but real onboard experiences.
🧾 About the Role
Open Application – Future Catering Positions
📍 Location: Strait of Gibraltar (Algeciras ↔ Tanger Med)
🌊 Vessel-based: Shore accommodation may be available
📄 Contract Type: Rotational (2 or 4 weeks on / 1 or 2 weeks off)
📥 Application Deadline: Always open – just like our snack fridge
🧑🍳 Who We're Looking For
We're always collecting talent for these roles:
Catering Service
Guest Service Manager, Business Leader, Shop or Cafeteria Supervisor, Steward / Stewardess
Galley Crew
Chief Cook, Cook, Cook Assistant, Galley Utility, Galley Rating
Whether you’re great with people, food, or both, we’re looking for positive energy, team players, and a dash of sea-readiness.
👩🍳 About You
You don’t sweat when the oven timer goes off mid-roll. You keep cool, stay organized, and help the ship run like a well-oiled… espresso machine. When things get a little bumpy (at sea or in the kitchen), you stay steady.
You’ve got:
✅ STCW certificates
✅ Medical Fitness Certificate (MLC-compliant)
✅ Seaman’s Book
✅ Travel Passport
✅ Experience onboard and in rank (a big plus!)
✅ Good English skills (Marlins preferred)
✅ Spanish and/or French? Even better!
✅ A friendly attitude, safety-first mindset, and love for teamwork
🎯 Why Work with DFDS?
Because life at sea isn’t just a job – it’s an experience. And we make sure it’s a good one:
✔ Competitive contracts & rotations
✔ Supportive crewing team (they know your name and your favorite snack)
✔ Career development in a stable, well-established maritime company
✔ Plenty of time off to recover, rest, or finally master sourdough
🧃 Be Part of the Movement – and the Meal Service
If you're ready to bring your skills, your smile, and maybe your secret recipe for galley cake – we’re ready for you.
While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.
Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match our vision, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to hearing from you.