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The Crew Network

Cook/Crew Chef in United States

Start date : 4th October 2025

8,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Galley > Cook/Crew Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 7

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Professional Chef Experience 1 - 2 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 26th Sep 2025

Job ID #2965503

Summary

Confidential - Chef - 40+ Private/Charter MY - Car/Med - 1622237

Location: United States

Start Date: Beg October - Permanent 

Leave: 60 days year

Flag: Marshall Islands

Crew: 7/8

Program: Private & Charter

Itinerary Overview:

  • Yacht Purchase Closing: Underway
  • August-December 2025: Greenland & Newport, Rhode Island
  • Winter 2025-26: Based in Newport, Rhode Island
  • Early 2026: Caribbean season with focus on charter weeks
  • Spring 2026: Crossing to the Mediterranean (South of France or Italy)

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as sole Chef on yachts of similar size and guest profile
  • Strong foundation in Mediterranean cuisine (Italian, French, Greek, Spanish)
  • Capable of designing and executing menus tailored to private and charter guests, including dietary adaptations
  • Skilled in provisioning, budgeting, and managing galley operations under way and at anchor
  • Able to deliver consistent, high-quality cuisine during busy guest weeks
  • Strong knowledge of hygiene standards, food safety, and galley organization
  • Excellent communication skills; confident working closely with Owner, Captain, and guests
  • Collaborative mindset with a positive, hands-on, and proactive approach

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Chef ready to bring creativity, consistency, and excellence to a dual-season program. You'll be an integral part of a tight-knit crew and expected to work with autonomy, flexibility, and professionalism. The Owner values trust, quality, and strong crew dynamics—this is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef looking for long-term stability in a high-standard program.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)

Location

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  • Homeport Italy
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network

Via Coppino 435, 55049, Viareggio (LU), Italy [ view on map ]

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