Summary
Position: Chef
Yacht: 50m+ Private Motor Yacht
Contract: Permanent, starting beginning of October
Leave: 60 days per year
Location: The Netherlands (winter) / Northern Europe cruising (May–October)
Crew: 12
We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Chef to join a 55m private motor yacht with a busy family cruising program in Northern Europe (April–October). The vessel winters in the Netherlands.
Requirements:
- EU passport holders only
- Previous experience as yacht Chef preferred, but we are open to candidates with strong land-based fine dining / hospitality backgrounds transitioning to yachting
- Flexible cooking style (Mediterranean / family style with healthy, varied options)
- Ability to provision in remote locations and manage galley operations independently
- Strong teamwork and communication skills — maintaining morale, safety, and respect on board is valued above all
What we offer:
- Permanent contract with 60 days leave annually
- A supportive and professional environment with 12 crew
- Opportunity to commit for more than one season