Head Chef (90 Days Leave) 50m Private/Charter – South Pacific, Fiji, Solomons, Australia

Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Head Chef
Salary:
$9200 US / Month + Bonus
Location:
South Pacific
Start date:
1st March
Job posted:
January 22, 2026

Are you a culinary trained yacht chef interested in an attractive South Pacific program?

Are you an Aus/NZ passport holder or posses a working visa for Aus/NZ?

Position Snapshot:

• $9200 US / month + Bonuses + medical/dental
• 90 days annual leave + flights
• Start: End Feb/Early March
A high profile 50m private / charter MY is on the search for a Michelin star level head chef to join their program on their South Pacific Island itinerary.

The vessel will undertake a series of both owner trips and high end charters around the South Pacific Islands for the foreseeable future.

The Head chef will have a Sous Chef / Crew chef at their disposal for all busy charter and owners trips

Note: The vessel will consider candidates world wide however chef candidates with a valid working visa for Australia / NZ will be given priority, due to cruising grounds

The particulars

Salary range: US$110,400 p/a – negotiable for the right candidate
Leave: 90 days with air fares
Bonus: after 2yrs employment and annual Christmas bonus
Itinerary: Solomon Islands, Fiji, Australia – onward world cruising
Charter and Owner use – share of all gratuities – typically 4 charters per season
Shared Cabin – Male preferred but will consider female
Non smoker only
Qualifications: Must have ENG1 – STCW and relevant culinary qualifications
Training: Attractive training package (outside of leave) with personal input from the owner
Medical and Dental Insurance Cover – Worldwide

The ideal candidate will have previous superyacht experience, a strong restaurant background and have a visa for Aus / Pacific

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.