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Be the head chef on a luxury cruise liner

Be the head chef in the White House

The cruise boat may travel anywhere, but the prestige of being in the White House may be further motivation.

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Oct 5, 2009

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Be the head chef on a luxury cruise liner

A cruise liner chef is paid to travel the world, with tropical and international destinations as part of the actual job
The variety of ports, cultures, and passengers on a cruise makes it a uniquely stimulating and ever-changing culinary career
Seeing the world as a professional benefit is a lifestyle perk that almost no other chef role can offer

Be the head chef in the White House

White House head chef on a résumé would open virtually any culinary door worldwide in a way a cruise posting simply cannot
The prestige, government connections, and high-profile network from cooking for heads of state is unparalleled in the industry
Those who have worked on cruise ships often report the hours and repetition as grueling, and say they would never return

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