Head Chef – Private 50m M/Y

About This role

Head Chef – Private 50m M/Y

We are seeking an experienced and confident Head Chef to join a well-run private motor yacht based in Italy. The ideal candidate will be culinary trained, organised, and capable of running the galley to a high standard while leading and mentoring a small galley team.

Start date: June
Itinerary: Italy
Package: Salary paid in Euros, within industry standards, 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off rotation

Experience / Skills required:

• Previous experience as Head Chef on yachts of similar size
• Culinary trained, with strong fundamentals and high presentation standards
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality cuisine for a private program and Kosher cooking experience
• Experience managing menus, provisioning, budgets, and galley operations
• Leadership skills to manage and guide a 2nd Chef
• Calm, professional, and organised approach under pressure

Qualifications required:

• STCW (fully updated)
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s Discharge Book (preferred)

Candidates who meet the client's requirements will be progressed by the recruitment agency.