Chef

Summary

Chef position

Description

MUST BE AMERICAN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Must be FEMALE

PRIVATE CHEF- HYBRID LAND & YACHT ROLE (144ft)

Position: Private Chef

Vessel: 144ft Private Yacht

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Year-Round) - Full Benefits, Retirement Package & Insurance

Start Date: Flexible

Salary: Open / DOE

Location: Primarily SE USA, property in the west and the yacht.

Overview

A warm and respectful private couple is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a long-term hybrid land/yacht position.

This role is primarily shore-based, with travel between the principals' residences and occasional time onboard their 144ft private yacht.

The ideal candidate is a mature, adaptable Chef who enjoys variety, values healthy living, and is looking for stability and a long-term role, rather than a charter-style rotational position.

Schedule

• Generally structured schedule when shore-based
• Candidate needs to adapt to changing schedules.
• Flexibility required during travel and yacht period

Cooking Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch for the principals (occasionally packaged for office meals)

• Prepare dinner for the couple

• Light breakfast preparation for the following morning

• Seasonal menu planning focused on healthy, balanced, calorie-conscious cuisine

• Confident cooking gluten-free meals from scratch

• Provisioning and sourcing high-quality, organic ingredients

• Kitchen and galley inventory management

• Maintain immaculate kitchen standards and food safety practices

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years' experience as a private chef in private households or yachts

• Previous yachting experience preferred

• Strong focus on healthy, nutritious cooking

• Highly organized, proactive, and self-sufficient

• Flexible, hands-on, and service-oriented

• Calm, discreet, and professional demeanor

• Exceptional hygiene and cleanliness standards

Requirements

• Fluent English

• Valid U.S. driver's license and confident driving in city environments (occasional driving for the principals may be required)

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

• Excellent, verifiable references