Sole Chef in United States

Summary

Position:  CHEF - US FLAG 

PRIVATE with 4-5 week trips. US / Bahamas 

This is not a full on GOURMET CHEF request. The owner enjoys simple American food, however, he and his guests enjoy a nicely prepared, well plated high end meal as well.

If you are looking to cook a 5 star meal everyday, this job may not appeal to you. As long as you are happy making simple meals and of course nice healthy meals for the crew and occasional high end meals - PLEASE APPLY!

Yacht: Motor 40m Private 

Job ID: 1600241 

Start date: ASAP 

Itinerary:  Florida, Bahamas, TBA 

Licence Required:   Ideally a culinary degree and/or strong restaurant background.

Requirements:

STCW + Refresher

ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for min. 6 months) - physically fit

Passport (valid min. 1 year) - US or green card/US work permit - able to leave US waters  

Good communicator

Strong organizational skills and clean galley habits

Solid References

Food safety/hygiene

Working well with the interior team

Easy going personality. Relaxed and calm.

US work permit/Citizen. 

Background check and drug testing may apply. 

Responsibilities: CHEF/GALLEY duties. Cooking meals for the owner and his guests and crew meals. Provisioning, keeping a clean and organized galley.

Job Specifics: CHEF - well organized, great verifiable references, easy going and energetic personality. 

The owner enjoys their time on board.  4-5 week trips generally with a few weeks off in between. Home base is FTL when the yacht is not cruising the Bahamas.  There will be a good balance of work and time off. The captain is very fair about this. 

It will suit a person that understands yachts are meant to be used. Someone that can stay busy and be happy working 4-5 weeks straight and then have down time after the owner leaves. It can be long days, however, adequate rest times will be essential. The owner is a respectful and nice person. The captain is a professional and has great longevity. He understands the needs of both the owner and the crew. Happy, respectful and hard working crew are what makes a team work.   There is a great opportunity to grow with this program.

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. USD with taxes withheld on a W2.  

Package: 401k, health insurance, paid time off and 13th month bonus. All to be finalized during the hiring process.   

Commercially registered yacht: NO, Under 500 GT - US flag