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Sole Chef in Italy

Start date : 25th August 2025

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Position Galley > Sole Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Yacht Built 2022

Number of Crew 8

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Chef Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 18th Aug 2025

Job ID #2428844

Summary


We are seeking a professional, experienced, and versatile female chef to join a 40m private motor yacht currently cruising   Italy, Croatia and Greece for the remainder of the season.  This position is an immediate start, catering to an elderly couple (owners) and their 8 crew.  

Responsibilities:

·        Prepare healthy, fresh, and varied meals for owners and guests, with emphasis on light, nutritious cuisine suitable for elderly guests.

·        Owner are light eaters who enjoy simple tasteful food.

·        Provide balanced and enjoyable meals for a small crew.

·        Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic galley at all times.

·        Provisioning, stock control, and menu planning.

Requirements:

·        Female, culinary-trained, with proven experience in yachting.

·        Non-smoker, with no visible tattoos.

·        Tidy, discreet, and highly professional.

·        Ability to adapt menus according to preferences of the Owners who sometimes just aren't hungry and will just snack.

·        Positive attitude, flexible, and able to work as part of the crew   

This role is ideal for a chef who is passionate about light healthy cuisine, enjoys working in a family-oriented environment, and takes pride in both presentation and cleanliness. Owners like to keep a calm atmosphere for relaxation. No late night dinner parties  no loud music just tranquility .

The owners share their time with close friends who are as relaxed and down to earth as they are. They are onboard for long periods but totally understand the operational requirements to provision and source quality local produce.

All new Galley equipment, Rational Combi Chef and Regular Oven, Induction Cook Top. Complete refit in 2024.

A Non smoker / vaper is critical for the position.

No visible tattoos

Immediate Start . Please check your preferences this position will be an immediate start for the right candidate.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Culinary Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Culinary Certificate(s)
Food & Hygiene Qualifications
  • Food Hygiene (HABC Level 2)
  • Food Hygiene (HABC Level 3)
  • Ship's Cook Certificate

Location

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  • Homeport Med
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea (Northern Europe/ Med.)
  • Current Location Italy

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