Cook / Chef (Asian Style) - 35m Expedition Yacht - NZ, New Cal, PNG, Fiji

Are you a cook or chef with flare for Asian influenced cuisines?

Are you located within Australasia region and available for a trial in December or January?

Position Snapshot

• Trial Period: End of December to Mid-February
• Asian Style cuisines (Thai / Malay / Indian)
• $4000-$5000 US / month

The cook / chef doesn’t necessarily need to be culinary trained but should be well versed in cooking Asian style cuisines. The food requirement is basic family style, max 10 people but usually lower guest numbers. The cook/chef has the ability to trial with the crew from the end of December to Mid – February (crew only) with the boss likely being onboard in the months of April, October & November 2026. The vessel is open to making the position a seasonal or full-time role, would be open to extra unpaid leave between guest trips. Preferably a male chef (if female would need to be comfortable sharing cabins with a male). The vessel will do some extensive / off the beaten track cruising and the cook will need to be comfortable provisioning in remote locations. Itinerary includes - NZ, New Caledonia, PNG, Fiji and Micronesia. The vessel is used for private trips only.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous cook/chef experience
• Strong with Asian cuisines
• Can provision remotely
• Isn’t overly prone to seasickness
• Can work well within a small crew environment
• Enjoys off the beaten track cruising
• STCW
• Located in the Asia, Aus, NZ region

Start: Late December

Salary: $4000-$5000 US / month + flights