Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Sole Chef
Job posted:
October 29, 2026

Summary

Chef position - 41m - Motor yacht

Description

We are looking for an experienced male (cabin arrangements), sole Chef, ideally with proven yacht experience on a 35m+ motor yacht, who is confident managing the galley independently.

Vessel is a private, 40m and newer build M/Y.

Ultimately, we are looking for an excellent chef who is also a great person to have onboard and who will become an integral part of the team.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide high-quality, fresh, and varied cuisine, with strong Mediterranean, Italian, French, and Asian capabilities. They should be equally comfortable preparing casual family meals, healthy food, BBQs, entertaining, and more sophisticated guest dining when required. A genuine interest in exploring and incorporating the regional flavours of the areas we are cruising would be a strong asset.

Personality and fit are extremely important to us. We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, discreet, and personable

• Comfortable engaging with guests at the table and discussing the food being served

• Calm, flexible, and easy to work with

• Clean, organized, and well structured

• Passionate about food and enthusiastic about trying new things

• A strong team player

B1/B2 visa or US passport, STCW, ENG1, Culinary degree preferred

Start: TBD but can be immediate for the right candidate- pending trial and cooking interview

Salary: $ 8500-10,000 DOE Probation period and cooking trial

Package offers 45 days leave (possible flexibility for the right candidate) and an excellent benefits package.

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.