Chef 27m Private Motor Yacht
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
Chef 50m+ Private Sail Yacht
Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Chefto join a 50m+ Private/Charter Sailyacht.
The ideal candidate willhaveat least 2 years of yachting experience on a similar sizedvessel, along with strong land based experience, preferably Michelin * level.
Due to the vessels program a B1/B2 is desirable
Requirements:
STCW
ENG1
Food and Hygiene Level 2
Ships Cook Certificate
B1/B2 preferred
Package:
Salary: DOE
Leave: 60-90 days
Start date: March
Chef- US flagged
Seeking a personable, well rounded US Chef for a US flagged 112ft private M/Y. This is a 2-month contract.
We are looking for an experienced, no drama Chef that can prepare delicious food for lovely US owners.
Must be clean, tidy and organized in the galley.
Crew of 5. Excellent Captain.
Shared cabin with female Deck/Stew
Vessel is traveling from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean/Bahamas for about 2 months.
Absolute Nonsmoker/Vaper, No large visible tattoos
Salary: DOE
Start: February 20th
Point of contact is [email protected]
Chef
MUST BE AMERICAN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER
112' Westport is looking for an experienced Chef.
Must be male due to cabin arrangements.
Dual season yacht - Florida/Bahamas/Caribbean/New England.
The yacht in currently in Ft. Lauderdale fora yard period until the end of May when they will head up to Sag Harbor for the summer.
Lovely owners.
The Chef will be required to cook at their home at times.
The last Chef was there for 2 years.
The captain has been with the owner for multiple years.
Salary to be negotiated and I am told they pay well.
30 days leave (on paper).
Point of contact is [email protected]
Chef
MALE CHEF for 50m Foreign Flag vessel
*** PRIVATE/CHARTER- Longtime Owners ***
***This is a managed vessel***
**ZERO DRAMA** non-smoker ** Available Immediately **
Males Only due to cabin arrangements
** MIN 2-3 yr experience working as Chef on aYACHT** NO EXCEPTIONS!
** MIN consecutive 2 years on same vessel**
--CHARTER EXPEREINCE REQUIRED--
** Looking for a dynamic cool-headed Chef with refined skills**
COMPENSATION:
Salary: DOE
Standard SEA
38 days leave
Shared cabin
QUALIFICATIONS:
**ENGLISH 1st LANGUAGE**
STCW
Valid ENG1
Food Handlers
VALID B1/B2 Visa** if required
Willing to submit to a DRUG TEST
--Owner Trip planned for end of February
--Vessel will Charter 5-6 weeks/year
ITINERARY:
Vessel based in WPB
WINTER: Bahamas
SUMMER: New England
--Candidates should submit SAMPLE MENUS and FOOD PICS--
Point of Contact: Carolyn Dobbs
[email protected]
Seasonal Chef
MUST BE AMERICAN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER
40 meter private/charter yacht is looking for a seasonal Chef with charter experience.
Southern California based and summer spent in Alaska. 8 charters already booked.
Male or female.
8 crew in total.
April 1st start
Point of contact is [email protected]
Chef
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]
DC4001 – GENERAL APPLICATION GALLEY
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.
DC4043 – ROTATIONAL OWNERS HEAD CHEF REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT
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
DC4044 – CHEF REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT
*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
DC4045 – CREW CHEF REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ PRIVATE MY IN THE MED
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
DC4046 – CHEF REQUIRED FOR A 40M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT
Start date: February 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
DC4047 – SEASONAL CHEF REQUIRED FOR A 40M CHARTER MOTOR YACHT (RIVER CRUISE)
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

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