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SOLE CHEF 41m Private Motor Yacht

Seeking an experienced, hard working Sole Chef to join a busy 41 m motor yacht.

Candidates must have extensive Cheffing experience and at least 4 years prior experience on similar sized vessels or larger. Have good time management, enjoy...

Job Details:

Job ID:: #7526
Job Type:: Full Time
Start Location:: United States
Start Date:: 02 Apr 2025
Qualifications(Essential):: STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010)
Qualifications(Preferred):: Food Hygiene or Food Safety Level 4Ships Cook Certificate
Essential Visas:: B1B2Schengen
Languages:: English
Min Yachting Experience:: 1-2 Years
Gender Required:: Male
Smokers:: No
Cabin Type:: Shared
Vessel Type:: Motor
Type:: Private

35m Charter
Looking for a seasonal chef
It could be a couples position with a Chief Stew.
South of France based, Med cruising.
April start
Salary DOE

Point of contact [email protected]

FEMALE CHEF NEEDED FOR 42 METER PRIVATE/CHARTER YACHT.
Must be culinary trained, have level 3 Hygiene, Ships Cook Certificate and charter experience.
This position is to start May 1st.
The vessel will be in West Palm Beach for a short yard period before she crosses to the Med for the summer charter season. Winter will be in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Point of contact is [email protected]

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Chefto join a 20m+ Private Motoryacht.
The ideal candidate will haveat least 1season ofyachting experience and be confident in Mediterranean cuisine. This is a seasonal contract with the option of becoming permanent on successful completion of the first season.
Due to the cabin arrangements, female candidates are preferred.
Requirements:
STCW
ENG1
Food and Hygiene Level 2
Package:
Salary: 4,000-5,000 DOE
Start date: March/April
Seasonal

MUST BE AMERICAN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER
47 meter private yacht is looking for a seasonal Chef.
This yacht is currently in Seattle and will be cruising to Canada and Alaska and surrounding areas.
Our ideal Chef has a calm and collected attitude with a focus on healthy comfort American/Italian food. Simple and clean presentation using quality ingredients that impress the guests on taste over extravagance. Ability to keep an enjoyable menu for 8 weeks with guests onboard while fine tuning and repeating favorite dishes. Fresh baked breads, minimal breakfasts, light desserts, and focus on portion control for guests. Ability to provide the same great food for crew while providing healthy portions but not creating excessive leftovers to manage a food costs.
We will be based in Seattle for May and June, traveling the Washington San Juans through BC and Alaska during July/August, and back in Seattle for September. The ideal candidate is past the party stage of yachting, will enjoy the cooler early summer temperatures of Seattle having the option to explore the area before/after trips during down time, and excited to cruise BC and Alaska with guests onboard. Current crew all have a healthy mindset, outdoorsy, enjoy yoga/running/biking/winter snow sports, minimal drinking/parting, and fulltime crew have homes in the area so are often at home during time off.
Point of contact is [email protected]

Seeking a Captain & Chef Team position for busy Private/Charter 36meter M/Y

Busy private and charter program seeking a dynamic couple for a well-established program
Vessel runs with 6 crew members, lovely owners. Only considering candidates that are located in the USA/Caribbean ideally

Start: Immediately
Location: Cruising the Caribbean for the winter
Package: Competitive packages

Skills: - Captain
Minimum 1-year experience as Captain on similar size vessel
Local knowledge of French Polynesia preferred
Excellent leadership, communication and confident ship handling and navigational skills
Charter experience essential
Professional appearance

Chef
Minimum 1-year experience as a Chef on similar or larger vessels
Passionate and versatile with various styles of cooking and international cuisines
Excellent execution and time management skills
Charter experience essential
Professional appearance

Qualifications: - Captain
200GT minimum license
STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD
Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Valid B1/B2 Visa Essential
Schengen Visa (if passport requires

Chef
STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD
Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Food Safety and Hygiene L2
Valid B1/B2 Visa Essential
Schengen Visa (if passport requires)

Couples or single candidates may apply for this position

Point of contact: Sharryn Matte [email protected]

60m Private Motor Yacht
Looking for a Head Chef
4:2 rotation (Days of guaranteed but precise rotation is not, Head chef required to be on board for guest trips)
Salary DOE
Single season yacht based in Spain
Start date April

Point of contact:[email protected]

Seeking a Stewardess/Cook for a 40 meter foreign flagged Private/Charter vessel currently based in LMC.
This is a Day working position for the next 3 months. Duties will be on the interior on the vessel then comfortable cooking for the crew. You are not expected to cook gourmet just tasty and enjoyable meal for the crew.
You will be able to go home every night. $200 per day.
Excellent crew dynamic, fun and upbeat

Should you be interested available immediately and currently located in Florida.

Please send all updated resumes to Sharryn Matte [email protected]

43 meter private/charter M/Y currently in the Med is looking for an experienced charter chef.
The vessel will be dual season Med/Florida/Bahamas/Caribbean for 2025.
Lovely owners.
Must have B1/B2 visa, Food & Hygiene and Ships Cook Certificates.
Female due to cabin arrangements.
Salary based on experience.
40 days leave plus medical.
No smoking or vaping.

Point of contact is Carolyn Dobbs
[email protected]

*This position can be a couples position with a chief officer/OOW or a strong 2nd stewardess.
Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea until February 2025 where it will head to Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and lots of other incredible places
We are looking for an experienced Chef for this yacht, which just launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Their preferred cooking style is also healthy and a good variety. More details to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
Able to commit for at least 1 year
3-4 yrs experience in yachting
Must be available to do a few days trial in Spain
PACKAGE
Salary: 5500-6000 EUR DOE
38 days
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Caribbean
We are looking for an experienced Crew Chef with preferably a few seasons experience from large yachts, ideally 70m+ MY. Comfortable cooking for around 60 crew divided into shifts throughout the day such as you either work mornings and lunches or evenings and dinner. The galley runs with three chefs guest off and four chefs guest on. The boat is private with a dual season program with 3-4 three-week trips a year.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven longevity and nice references
Previous yachting experience
Male due to accommodation
Culinary trained
Ships cook certificate
Hygiene course
B1/B2
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary: 5000 USD DOE
Leave: 4:2 rotation
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: March 2025 - permanent position
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea
We are looking for an experienced Chef for this new build yacht, launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Their preferred cooking style is also healthy and a good variety. The yacht runs with nine crew. More details to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
3-4 yrs experience in yachting
PACKAGE
Salary: 6000+ EUR DOE
38 days
Flights
Medical cover

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Holland, Belgium, France, Germany
We are looking for a highly experienced Charter Chef for this Luxury River Cruise catering up to eight guest. The Chef de Cuisine is solely responsible for all food service of highest caliber on board the vessel including both (8max) guest and (7) crew meals. Working with the hotel manager, the chef shall develop all weekly menus, taking into account any guest food allergies or expressed preferences, provisioning requirements, and availability of fresh, local ingredients. Each charter is 6 or 11 nights. Every meal is with finest crystal and china; each meal is an event, carefully planned and prepared with the freshest produce for an extraordinary culinary experience. The chef will have daily interaction with the guests throughout the cruise and must be both articulate and personable.
REQUIREMENTS
STCW95
ENG1
Prior experience as a chef aboard a luxury hotel barge or a super yacht, in fine dining establishments (Michelin-starred or equivalent caliber or renown preferred, though not required), or as a private villa/ski chalet chef in Europe
EU residency and/or a legal right to work in the EU without restriction
A valid EU driving license (preferred).
PACKAGE
Salary: 10000 gross per month so you will receive approx. 6000EUR Net after tax
Exceptional cash gratuities (while variable and at guests discretion), typically ranging from 25.000 30.000+ each season.
Leave: 31 vacation days during ship repositionings and between some 2 week charters. Every Saturday evening off on 6-night cruises.
Private cabin

We are always looking for Chefs so please feel free to send us your CV along with the required documentation from our check list and we will keep you on file for any suitable future opportunities. In the meantime please follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see our job posts.

Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean
Experienced Head Chef required for a 100m+ MY. You must have experience from an 70m+ MY in a similar role. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience from 70m+ MY
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary: 9000 EUR
10:10 rotation
Flights
Medical cover