Summary
Position: Sole Chef
In cover letter: please mention your location, availability, salary request,
are you applying solo or as a team
Yacht: 45m Motor - Private
Job ID: 1622392
Start date: ASAP
Location: USA
Itinerary: US West Coast for the winter, US East Coast for the summer of 2026
License 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)
- 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.
VISA: B1/B2 visa (minimum 1 year) ,
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. Well organized, great verifiable references, easy going and energetic personality.
Job Specifics:
This is a 45m private vessel with experienced owners and crew.
Owners live on for several months at a time
Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience.
Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave, etc. to be finalized during interview process.
Can be a team with a Chief Mate (OOW) or a Chief steward/ess