8 open chef positions right now
- Crew ChefDual seasons65m yacht
- Sous ChefCurrently in Eastern Med. Winter plans TBC60m yacht
- Mate / Engineer and Chef coupleIndonesia and South Pacific30m yacht
- Sous Chef
- Crew ChefCurrently in the Middle East. Asia cruising afterwards75m yacht
- Head ChefMed based100m yacht
- Crew Chef - femaleWorld cruising100m yacht
- Head ChefMed90m yacht
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What the job involves
- Plan menus around guest preferences, allergies and the itinerary
- Provision the yacht and manage the galley budget
- Cook for guests and, on many yachts, the crew
- Keep the galley clean and compliant with food safety standards
What you need
- STCW Basic Safety Training and a valid ENG1 seafarer medical certificate, which almost every yacht requires before you start
- A food hygiene certificate
- A Ship's Cook Certificate, which is often required on larger yachts
- Professional kitchen experience
Crew chefs can move to head chef on a larger yacht, or to private chef roles ashore for households.
See what a chef earns in our salary guide and the 2026 salary report.
Yacht Chef jobs: common questions
What qualifications does a yacht chef need?
STCW Basic Safety Training, an ENG1 medical certificate and a food hygiene certificate. Larger yachts often ask for a Ship's Cook Certificate as well.
Can a yacht chef move into private households?
Yes. Many chefs move between yachts and private household roles. See our private chef recruitment for household positions.
Hiring a chef?
We send a shortlist of vetted candidates within 24 hours. No upfront fees.