We are looking for chefs for the summer and as needed during the spring!

When you leave the land and step aboard, you become part of a tasteful adventure. Here awaits a workplace filled with collaboration, activity, and a sea of opportunities. Onboard, you work side by side with like-minded chefs in a fast-paced environment. Our guests are offered different concepts depending on which ship they are traveling with, including buffet, À la carte, lighter cold dishes, and snacks.

What we offer

Since its inception, Stena Line has promoted community and created lifelong friendships. Working onboard is not like any other job; here you work and live for a whole week onboard and then have a paid week off. It’s time to balance your passion for cooking with plenty of time for your own adventures.

Before you start working with us, you will be offered a four-day trial job, which is an opportunity for both you and us to evaluate if it’s a good match.

Safety always comes first onboard, and you are an important part of our safety work. Therefore, before starting with us, we ensure that you receive thorough training in safety, service, and much more – all to ensure that we can experience a fantastic time together onboard! The training will take place during the spring, starting in February 2026.

Who are you?

At Stena Line, your personality is as important as your skills. Regardless of your role with us, welcoming, caring, and reliable behaviors guide you in your daily work and the challenges you may face.

By being welcoming and supportive, you create a positive atmosphere and facilitate collaboration with your colleagues in the kitchen. Your humility means that you not only look out for yourself but also contribute to the community. The care and security you exude make you a stable person who prioritizes the well-being of both colleagues and guests.

Your must-haves:

• You have a high school education with a focus on restaurant or equivalent
• Experience in cooking from scratch in both cold, hot, and large kitchens
• You are proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Good swimming skills
• Have a valid passport or national ID card

Good to know

• Our Swedish-flagged ships depart from Gothenburg, Halmstad, and Trelleborg, and you should be able to depart from all ports.
• The work involves varying working hours at all hours of the day.
• If you proceed in the process and are offered employment with us, you will undergo a medical examination and drug test in accordance with our alcohol and drug policy.

Interested?

The position is a shipping company employment onboard our 8 Swedish-flagged ships, starting in the spring/summer. The application deadline is February 28, and selection and interviews are ongoing, so don’t wait to apply. We have a collective agreement with SEKO. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our recruiters at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We kindly ask for no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional job advertisements.

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s largest route network and focuses on transporting both passengers and freight. We already have over 6,100 employees across Scandinavia, throughout the UK and the Baltics, and it is together that we create our success. The journey begins with us!

At Stena Line, we have a vision that everything is interconnected. By bringing together people and goods, we enable growth for both businesses and society. We are currently on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, which develops our operations and creates value for our customers.