Interview With A Chef On Cruise Ships.

Hey sailors,
Today we are speaking to Pranav, A chef in The Test Kitchin onboard Virgin Voyages, The Valiant Lady. We will be talking about salary, hours and cabin situations.
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[@stevesandford1437]

That poor guy is PATENTLY knackered! Should the gentleman read this, I hope he's aware that 99.9% of the reviews pertaining to the food served on Virgin Voyages is GLOWING in its praise. xx SF

[@deniseyoung3738]

I love this series of talking to the different positions. It is so great to see the hard work the crew does. The food on Virgin was so impressive and I know the chef's work really hard! Thanks Lucy!

[@reacbeac8436]

I have the most respect for people who work in restaurants. I worked as a chef for over 4 years and it's one of the most challenging works. I can only imagine how hard it must be on a ship because of super high standards. Thanks to both of you, keep it up Lucy 😊

[@MsFitz134]

Kitchen staff definitely deserve a day off. As a passenger I don't feel it would be an inconvenience or disappointment to have each restaurant rotate being closed one day out of the week so these guys can get some rest. (Buffet might be a different story).

[@RajahHindustani]

I have always found your Indian colleagues to be gentlemen, polite, disciplined and hard-working. Much love to the people of Indian origin.

[@tinkeringtech]

love this guy. Super sharp and smart!

[@adrianholgeth3208]

Huge respect for Pranav, and his colleagues the amount of effort and the quality of their work is apparent in all the restaurants. We just did 2 weeks on Valiant Lady, and never had anything other than an excellent meal. Test Kitchen is an amazing experience. Lucy - my daughter likes the perfume, thank you, and we got the tax back just as you said. very straightforward. I hope we see you again next time ( possibly in Australia)

[@boborman5537]

I wonder if the cruise line understands how great this beautiful woman is and what a great service she is performing.

[@Rockyrocks2112]

he is awesome!!! so glad he sacrificed his valuable sleep to do this, it was very interesting and i had no idea how crazy the hours were!

[@melodymills5432]

I am simply amazed at how hard and long you all have to work. Kudos to all who do this in order for us to have a glorious time while on board.

[@sandym4875]

I agree that the cruise lines need to give them at least a couple of days off every month. It's great money, but those are long hours. Very good interview with him! These videos make me enjoy my cruise so much more! I now see what the staff does to make our cruise fantastic! Thank you!!!

[@MauriceMamba]

How about hiring more cooks. That’s insane. I honestly believe , if the average passenger knew that cooks didn’t get any time off , as well as working the hours that they work. They would demand that these cruise lines change how they do business .

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@MauriceMamba i was a cook and worked 13 hours a day for 11 months

[@MauriceMamba]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe Dude that’s Brutal. How did you keep you’re Sanity. I realize that the Pay is pretty Good, but but those are some crazy hours.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@MauriceMamba the pay is garbage for cook and all the cooking on board is done by the cook, the sous chef does the tasting, and asking about sanity , think less work more, even after working hard and giving my best i didn't get a promotion, it was always the balls lickers and girls working in the cold kitchen that spread legs to the sous chefs that got promoted

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@MauriceMamba sometimes there are fights for sheetpans, lexan boxes, 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i tkoed a black man in potwash for sheet pans, he hit me first so i was prepared to go home but nothing happened, remember no camera in potwash 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mariannebuchel288]

Hi there, love your content, thanks to the chef aswell for doing this! Would you think of doing an interview with the medical officers and the nurses? Thank you kindly, Maroona :D

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lucy🌷《☆》Nice interview dear♡👍💛♡That's a brutal schedule🍺Kudos to Pranav for his Career choice. For hard workers like this there should be more amenities & privileges to go with the $alary🖖😎☮

[@karenbaillie5612]

Wow I knew they worked long hours and many days without a break but 8 months that is insane. I agree give them time off I don't think even one day month is enough but it would be a good start.

[@cande8607]

I've only ever read amazing comments about the food on board Virgin, some people even saying it's the best out there on cruises. So I hope they know their job is not going unnoticed and it's been praised! Thank you for all your hard work I know you guys do!

[@odiavloggersangram]

As a chef im respect to him i understand his felling and his way of taking ....love from Saudi Arabia

[@PlanBProductioninc]

lots of respect for this guy , cooks in any capacity are so important to the success of any business ,he was so informative, thanks lucy🙂

[@michaelmartinez5365]

Wow, nothing but respect for all the crew who work so hard to make the voyages run so smoothly!!👍

[@chetfriday7636]

Thanks for doing these Lucy. I have never been on a cruise ship but find this stuff fascinating.

[@markniehaus2234]

It's TIME for cruising for YOU !😊 I just home from WONDERFUL Alaska cruise . 3 weeks, is East coast Canadian Cruise! 🙂

[@55mallen]

I’m with ya Chet! A cruise is on my bucket list. Lucy is fun to listen to while we wait!

[@1204nedes]

Excellent experience, excellent communication! Kudos to him.

[@carldefoe4673]

That's a lot of hours and a lot of hard work, I suppose you can eat well, and save a lot of money. No time to spend it. He's right about a day off - very essential to recharge your batteries. One day on a ship I was on, they had a cookery demonstration in the atrium. The head Chef showed us a variety of of specialities and haute cuisines etc., with a commentary all the while from the Cruise Director. During the show, the CD was interviewng the HC about his job etc. he asked what he cooks for himself when home, out of all the fabulous dishes of the world at his fingertips. The reply....? Beans on toast 😆.

[@MsFitz134]

I have a friend who is a chef at a fancy hotel downtown and he's the same. His job is making gourmet cuisine, and at home he eats instant ramen, cold cereal, and toast. 😆

[@minolinushara1121]

This was really helpful I'm going through the process of getting the CDC .hope to join a cruise before this year ends as pastry cook

[@auwz66]

Virgin are clearly doing a stellar job in recruiting the right people with real can do attitudes and great previous experience. BUT, their pre cruise customer service is letting them down. I speak from experience. VV if you are reading this, get the people who recruited this gentleman to recruit some new land based customer service agents.

[@user-my2xy8om6o]

I never seen a more charming indian guy as him

[@randellsamuel4097]

Thanks for your video, it encourages me to take the first step toward my dreams.

[@dennisanderson4085]

You are so awesome Lucy!!! The chefs are so amazing!!! We're going to be on the Allure of the Seas September 17th through 24th. Wish you'd be on that's ship then but we know you won't. Love your videos and how they make it easier for us to be closer to our crew and provide them with the proper appreciation and get along well with them. I'm 63 and she's 57 so we're not super demanding. I'm an experienced sailor with an O'Day 37 sailboat. As an engineer I know what's involved in running the massive ship. We just plan on chilling for the week and experiencing the the different nightly menus. Hopefully Mama Mia will still be playing next September. Thanks for your great videos!!!

[@bcy5414]

A wonderful interview! Pranav should have his own KZbin or TikTok videos! #cruisingascrew

[@nestorfernandesthesecond9843]

I used to work in princess cruises and this was my 3rd contract I just quit it I really couldn't do it. The hours very 13-15 hrs a day , no lunch no dinner properly. My body was messed up way beyond. I tried my hardest not to quit but my body gave up and a knee cap problem. So yeah sad : ( I wish everything was regulated.

[@SoloonaCruise]

Loved the vegetarian food on Vaillant Lady. Thanks to all the kitchen staff who work so hard.

[@bcy5414]

I've never been on a cruise ship but thanks for sharing this interview and acknowledging the efforts of the staff who aren't often seen by the passengers #cruisingascrew

[@designdoctor247]

2:39 sooo he is Chef Remy 🥰 he has the most important chef job ✨️🤗❤️

[@NachoTV]

That's cool to hear from the chef as we never get to hear what they have to say.

[@bironjonboro3134]

This guy understands his field so well

[@jholly5747]

Lucy, I love all your videos that show the different departments on a cruise ship. I especially love this video about the cooks life on Virgin. You think a big cruise ship could spare at least one day a month per person just so the cooks can get a day off. I can’t believe people work six, eight actual or nine months on a ship without a day off. At least people in the shops get to have a half-day off or can work in incentive to get at least one full day off. It must be terrible for housekeeping, and FNB not to have any days off on their long contracts. I’m sure if other cruises saw your videos, Lucy, they wouldn’t think twice about keeping the gratuities. They added onto their cruise, fair or even give extra gratuities to the kitchen stafff who may or may not ever see it tip. On a cruise ship, you might give an extra tip to your waiter, but they’re just bringing you the food. Imagine the poor chef and cooks behind-the-scenes slaving away, making your food I never ever seen that extra tip. Makes me wanna tip to the hard-working people behind-the-scenes on

[@bellille]

Thanks for this vid Lucy! And thanks Chef for your time!

[@55mallen]

Bless him! Hang in there buddy!

[@dartagnanrobinson2831]

Hii Lucy, great job i'm absolutlely loving this Interview Series. Would you be able to Interview CREW SERVICE ASSOCIATE/ Marine Administrative Assistant next?? i've been looking all over KZbin and couldn't find anything on that job, i also realised they're barely any videos on youtube with people who work on the cruise ship in the marine department where as the Hotel Department are more predominant... 😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏

[@linhovenden]

Will you please interview someone from the medical staff? 🙏 particularly an RN? 🙏

[@carlajackson3261]

Awesome interview. Glad I watched.

[@gedisbartonnewballarchbold7275]

Hey Lucy, I enjoyed everyone of your interviews. Good job!!! You are missing D/Room staff or managers. Cheer’s…

[@AhamedImthiyas]

Hi Lucy. Please make one video about Life of Electrical Engineer rank onboard. Including (Ranks, working hours, salary, vacation etc)

[@JoshuaDJayakar]

great work! thanks for sharing. pls, interview sound tech guys if possible... :)

[@krisjaynav]

Weird, I've worked as a chef around the world under many different capacities but I came across a random Virgin Voyages video, and went to search what crew life was like for Chefs. Seriously thought about applying. Thanks for your content.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Chef is good life cook is hard life

[@brandikorte8151]

Love the interviews! I would’ve liked to know if he gets annoyed preparing the exact same foods over and over and over and over again? Or if the routine of it is actually helpful.

[@iwankriswantoro5704]

Good answer chef thanks your, in last years I'm joining in the ship 😊🙏

[@haffeezasmith9969]

Thanks for this..bless u both

[@spicegirlteetee1745]

been watching your vid a while now .. i love this one cause im a chef . all your vid been so helpful . i start working on ship in 2023 jan,

[@jons9721]

What I find shocking is even after all these long hours everyone is on call in case of an emergency. Do you really want someone that worn out looking after safety in an emergency?

[@jons9721]

@Nature Mtshali Also people are allowed to drink within limits at the crew bar which I have no problems with but while a person is on call for safety matters they shouldn't be drinking (ie they shouldn't be permanently on call). Then again as a sailor I want everything to be as cheap as possible so I guess I'm part of the problem too

[@tarundobhal569]

Pranav bhai lage raho ... Naam uncha karo desh ka . Jai hind

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 ucha wo cruise line ka naam kar raha hai beta, aur indian logo ko cheap laboratory samajhte hai

[@chetanshanfilms9988]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe doesnt matter bro atleast work tho kre haina family ko bhej rahe hai money aur bahot kuch sikhrahehai

[@wakesho_plates5069]

Definitely love this series. Kindly interview a snack attendant. TIA.

[@miscellaneousinterests]

I love this man.

[@luckyngcamu739]

Lovely interview with chef Can you someday have interview with an ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN OR OFFICER

[@SOUTH_INVESTOR]

Thank you Chef

[@jobinjoseph3072]

would u interview a f&b service team member....would be really helpful to know how things workout for them....as I am joining as a food server...

[@FTW523.]

What a cool guy

[@cashjones6997]

It seems like a chef should be a high enough rank that they should be able to have their own rooms. I am so surprised he has a roommate since Lucy doesn’t. Is there a way to find out how that’s decided?

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

He is a dark coloured

[@clintjohnson6703]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe Great job at keeping racism alive! Ridiculous comment...

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@clintjohnson6703 it's called truth kid

[@richardcarrolljr8736]

8:30 not bad at all .😂

[@acefox1]

That work schedule is absolutely inhuman! How do they do it??

[@user-my2xy8om6o]

The chef is handsome actually 😅

[@brucesalta3271]

Lucy, I just heard Virgin is giving the audience of bachelorette a free cruise.

[@stevenponte6655]

thats crazy 8 months 15 hour days and no days off. Is that even legal??

[@padhueee]

Mam you can interview some one in IT deportment please Because I am IT guy now working in 5 star hotel... I would know about IT deportment duties in onboard ship thank you😊

[@omkartikhande5371]

Can you make one video about bar department and which position we can start in bar ?

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

What start 🤣🤣🤣🤣, how much experience u have in bar

[@rishabhbhambri2645]

He did came to your room for the interview

[@robeshpradhan2085]

How much does waiter make in virgin voyage?

[@kabeer978]

Toughest cruiselines to work for chefs is seabourn & silverseas..these boys r having fun believe me

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

My balls work princess 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sherthetruth]

Nice video... I just really dont think its fair to not give them a day off.

[@AkshayKumar-cl7oq]

I have question what is minimum experience required to clear c1d visa

[@vincenthenry542]

Respect.......

[@subraybanaulikar4693]

Can you make a similar video with IT engineer onboard Thanks

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Sauce and pantry are the most easiest department in cruiship

[@chelseabolden8177]

May you get a server or assistance server interview please?

[@adeshramcharitar3795]

Hi there. I am interested in joining the cruise industry however I am having problems landing an interview. Any chance you can help? Will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@colasoprinceton]

Can you get an Environmental officer for the interview series?

[@willromeny1]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ajayayyappan2522]

🌟

[@sanvilmendes1283]

Dude are you from Goa?

[@justinecobrand9813]

Interview and hotel utility individual

[@DavidMendoza-pi3wz]

He’s cute ❤❤❤

[@ZephaniahL]

You're so stunning without the nose-ring Miss, au naturel suits you sublimely well.

[@amos1234]

He should have a day off every week !! There should be laws about a weekly holiday + payed leave at the end of a contract. That sounds a bit like slavery.

[@emmib1388]

How is it slavery if he volunteers for the position? People work these conditions for the money .

[@amos1234]

@@emmib1388 In Israel where I live a employee cannot wave his right for a weekly day off in advance in his contract. This would render the contract illegal. Same for minimum yearly holidays etc. I assume it is the same in many countries.

[@emmib1388]

@@amos1234 while it may be true in some countries, not in the countries where the ships are registered.

[@amos1234]

@@emmib1388 Hi, I know this technicality. Countries should not allow to operate ships in its waters that don't abide basic labour laws. It is also unfair compatition to land based businesses.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@amos1234 i have worked on a cruiship for 11 months worked for more than 12 years everyday and not gone for shore leave 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haffeezasmith9969]

What does 4th pantry cook do?

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Easy life

[@kabeer978]

This man has basically 10 years of experience n he is saying that he has michelin experience..he is definitely a goan he has good communication skills..but the amount of experience he has and as he has told u that he has a michelin experience..i mite doubt he is jokin bcz if someone has 8 years of michelin experience he shud be atleast a sous chef..good luk man

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

He is a kid in the cooking industry, and he is a CDP in sauce which is the most easy department

[@kabeer978]

No sauces r made by saucier entremetier is responsible for vegetables & startch

[@talentmadamombe5596]

Very nice interview. A little has been told about photographers from you, it was mentioning infact. Please may we have photographer interview?

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Who said that kid 🤣🤣🤣🤣,

[@kabeer978]

Hey listen madam why dont u interview some management level chef i.e sous chef pls ask him wat he goes through..sous chef is the man who gets hammered big time

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Kid the cook gets hammered not the sous chef 🤣🤣🤣🤣, sous chef just taste the dish ,

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

I have 8 years experience on land and 10 years on cruiship

[@iliyasbelim9114]

Plz take a interview of plumber

[@iliyasbelim9114]

Plz interview with plumber

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

They are hiring people from India bcoz it's cheap labour 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathancrompton9388]

The hours are insane for the amount of remuneration received and also the 8 months straight working condition without holiday even an workaholic is not gonna find it ideal.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Chefs are too often unsung. If you don’t bid salutations upon leaving a positive restaurant experience, please start doing so 🫶🏻

[@chefadithya3240]

Hi new i selected in vergin cruse in kitchen department please send contact details in chef that mail id

[@lancefourie2714]

Hi please may you assist me in your insta DMs when you can :) good educational video aand what to expect!