Sole Chef- busy 50m charter/private vessel

Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Sole Chef
Job posted:
August 20, 2025
This job advert has been checked and approved by Yacrew.

We are seeking an experienced, talented/passionate culinary trained Chef for a busy 50m charter/private vessel. (Permanent for the Caribbean season- possibly could turn rotation after for right candidate).
This is a sole Chef position-
 
Vessel has 5 charters plus an owner's trip in Caribbean for the season so far (November-Jan).
 
Amazing, active, happy crew (11 in total) with two fantastic Captains that rotate. Exceptional US owners.
 
- Someone with no ego and is a true team player.
- Must be extremely clean, organized and NO DRAMA individuals, no prima donnas.
- Looking for commitment to the program long term. 
- Excellent references, solid longevity.
 -Nonsmoker/non vaper, with healthy habits.
- Must have loads of charter experience and know how to provision without always calling provisioners. 
- The right candidate will get the vessel through the Caribbean and into the vessels 15-year survey in January 2026. If all works out well the option to go rotation going forward. 
- Male preferred for cabin arrangements. 
- Owner is passionate about food, so you need to be a true magician in the galley!
 
B1/B2 visa or US Passport/Green card, ENG1, STCW, Culinary degree, Ships cook certificate.
 
Start- Towards the end of October
Salary- $10,000-12,000pm dependent on experience and background-
Salary would be adjusted if rotation came into play down the track.

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.