Head Chef 80m MY

An excellent opportunity for a Head Chef to join a well-run 80m+ motor yacht operating privately and for charter. Owners are respectful and down-to-earth, and the yacht has a strong onboard culture. This is a collaborative role suited to a team-focused leader who enjoys mentoring others while delivering varied, high-quality cuisine.

The role includes:

• Leading all galley operations and maintaining high culinary standards onboard
• Creating varied menus with a strong focus on Asian cuisine to match the owners' preferences
• Managing provisioning, budgeting, and overall galley organisation
• Mentoring and developing junior crew within the galley team
• Working closely with the interior team to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Frequent guest trips, with owners often dining ashore during the summer season
• Start date: early July
• Ship's Cook certificate required

Person specification:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef on similar-sized yachts
• Strong all-round culinary ability with confidence across multiple cuisines
• Team player with a collaborative and mentoring leadership style
• Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Positive attitude with strong communication across departments

What's on offer:

• Salary: $12,000 per month
• 2:2 rotation
• Supportive owners and a positive onboard culture
• Great existing relationship between interior and galley teams
• Opportunity to lead and develop a cohesive, collaborative team