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Lindblad Expeditions

Culinary Trainer

Charleston, WV · Remote

WHO WE ARE Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first ... in/temp chef or any culinary position as needed. · Ensuring onboard team is conducting ...

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Auberge Collection

Chef de Partie

Aspen, CO · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Works and assists the chef with speciality dinners and functions with minimal supervision ... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and ...

Auberge Collection

Chef de Partie

Aspen, CO

$25 - $27/hr

Works and assists the chef with speciality dinners and functions with minimal supervision ... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and ...

Hotel Jerome

Chef de Partie

Aspen, CO · On-site

Works and assists the chef with speciality dinners and functions with minimal supervision ... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and ...

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Aqua Expeditions

Loyalty Manager

Albemarle, NC · On-site

Aqua Expeditions offers customized luxury travel experiences aboard vessels of elegant ... cuisine by renowned chefs, personalized guest service, and a commitment to community ...

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pinehurst

Culinary - Expeditor

Pinehurst, NC

Communicate with cooks, chefs and food runners on proper garnishments during service as needed * Use best judgement and established quality standards in the expedition of each dish * Assist cooks ...

Auberge Collection

Pastry Chef

Kennebunk, ME · On-site

... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com WBI Operations LLC is an Equal ...

White Barn Inn

Pastry Chef

Kennebunk, ME · On-site

... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com WBI Operations LLC is an Equal ...

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Auberge Collection

Pastry Chef

Kennebunk, ME

... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com WBI Operations LLC is an Equal ...

Palette 22

Support

Arlington, VA · On-site

$5 - $8/hr

Assist with the expedition of food when a chef or manager is not in the window.Assist in building and maintaining a team-oriented workplace by bringing a positive, consistent work ethic and ...

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Mias Italian Kitchen VA

Support

Alexandria, VA

$5 - $5.50/hr

... with the expedition of food when a chef or manager is not in the window. • Assist in building and maintaining a team-oriented workplace by bringing a positive, consistent work ethic and ...

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Auberge Collection

AM Line Cook

Fort Worth, TX

$15 - $19/hr

Works and assists the chef with speciality dinners and functions with minimal supervision ... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and ...

Auberge Collection

Pastry Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Works and assists the chef with speciality dinners and functions with minimal supervision ... Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for expedition chef in the United States is $100,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Expedition Chef is responsible for preparing meals in remote or challenging environments, such as during scientific expeditions, adventure tours, or military missions. They must plan menus, source ingredients, and cook under unpredictable conditions with limited resources. Adaptability, creativity, and strong organizational skills are essential for ensuring well-balanced meals that meet the dietary needs of the team.

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Expedition Chefs often work in remote locations with limited access to fresh ingredients, specialized equipment, or regular supply deliveries, making meal planning and preparation more complex. Adapting recipes to work with available provisions, coping with unpredictable weather, and ensuring food safety without modern conveniences are daily challenges. The role frequently requires long hours and flexibility, as meal times and team needs can shift based on expedition activities. Collaboration with expedition leaders and team members is also important to ensure dietary requirements and morale are maintained. Success in this role depends on creativity, preparedness, and a positive attitude amid challenging conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Expedition Chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Expedition Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, practical knowledge of nutrition, and experience working in remote or field-based environments. Familiarity with portable cooking equipment, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and basic first aid are often required. Adaptability, resourcefulness, and strong organizational skills help you manage limited supplies and changing conditions while maintaining team morale. These skills are critical for ensuring safe, nourishing meals and supporting the health and well-being of expedition teams in challenging settings.

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Culinary Trainer

Culinary Trainer

Lindblad Expeditions

Charleston, WV • Remote

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job description

WHO WE ARE
Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.

Job Summary:

The Culinary Trainer is responsible for the quality and training of galley teams, ensuring high quality and consistency for our guest experience. Working closely with culinary manager to align programs and uphold Lindblad standards fleet wide, with different training and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This position will work alongside the Director of Culinary Operations to:

· Train all culinary positions on board any of the Lindblad vessels.

· Develop a comprehensive training plan for each culinary position.

· Implement the provision plan based on storage capacity and itineraries of the ships.

· Serve as a fill in/temp chef or any culinary position as needed.

· Ensuring onboard team is conducting professional evaluations & tracking performance and creating individual plans for galley staff for professional growth.

· Conducting interviews of potential candidates and onboarding process.

· Roll out with collaboration with the culinary manager to develop training materials and programs. Build seasons specific order guides with general par level included based on the menu matrix and product availability in the market.

· Review of voyage menus, comment cards and tracking onboard performance.

· Ensure vessel’s maintain readiness compliance with United States Public Health (USPH) standards across all vessels, including onboard training.

· Maintain general knowledge of galley equipment and ensure all crew are trained for proper operations.

· Contribute to new initiatives from hotel leadership, with a focus on creativity, innovation, and operational excellence.

· Manages transitions and handovers to ensure relevant and helpful for incoming chefs.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent, culinary and management experience.

Maritime shipboard experience preferred.

Communication Skills

Using the English language, must have an ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.

Must also possess exceptional communication skills --both in writing and orally—and the ability to persuade.

Other Skills/Abilities

· Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· Must have the ability to work on their feet in a galley of high temperatures for long shifts

· Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

· Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· Regular travel is required up to 50% 

Bonus of up to 5% annually
OUR BENEFITS
• Travel benefits for employees and their family 
• Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests  
• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision  
• 401(k) plan with employer match  
• Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care  
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit  
• 7-8 Paid Holidays
• 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
• Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
• Parental Leave
• Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
• Pet Insurance discount

Communication Skills 
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.   Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee will also be required to write and type.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  

COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.

Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.