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Northrop and Johnson

Sole Chef in United States

Start date : 15th October 2025

TBC USD($)

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Position Galley > Sole Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Professional Chef Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 20th Aug 2025

Job ID #2927080

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, talented/passionate culinary trained Chef for a busy 50m charter/private vessel.

(Permanent for the Caribbean season- possibly could turn rotation after for right candidate).

This is a sole Chef position-

 Vessel has 5 charters plus an owner’s trip in Caribbean for the season so far (November-Jan).

 Amazing, active, happy crew (11 in total) with two fantastic Captains that rotate. Exceptional US owners.

 - Someone with no ego and is a true team player.

- Must be extremely clean, organized and NO DRAMA individuals, no prima donnas.

- Looking for commitment to the program long term. 

- Excellent references, solid longevity.

 -Nonsmoker/non vaper, with healthy habits.

- Must have loads of charter experience and know how to provision without always calling provisioners. 

- The right candidate will get the vessel through the Caribbean and into the vessels 15-year survey in January 2026. If all works out well the option to go rotation going forward. 

- Male preferred for cabin arrangements. 

- Owner is passionate about food, so you need to be a true magician in the galley!

 B1/B2 visa or US Passport/Green card, ENG1, STCW, Culinary degree, Ships cook certificate.

 Start- Towards the end of October

Salary- $10,000-12,000pm dependent on experience and background-

Salary would be adjusted if rotation came into play down the track.

Point of contact Christine Hodgson- Fort Lauderdale

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Culinary Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Professional Culinary Diploma (6 mths - 2 years+)
Food & Hygiene Qualifications
  • Ship's Cook Certificate

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

About Northrop and Johnson

2015 SW 20th Street, Suite 200nFort Lauderdale, FLn33315 nUnited Statesnnnnnn [ view on map ]

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