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MYS Superyacht Crew

Sole Chef in Japan

Japan

Start date : 15th November 2025

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Position Galley > Sole Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 35m (115ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 0 - 6 months

Professional Chef Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 29th Sep 2025

Job ID #2968134

Summary

Sole Chef/Cook (Female) – 35m Private MY – Japan (base), Goto Islands, South Korea

Are you a chef interested in being based out of Japan?

Are you interested in a low use program with a friendly crew?

Position Snapshot

·      Unique opportunity to experience Japanese life/culture

·      Yacht owned by Western Family, with Western food requirement

·      Starting Mid November

A unique opportunity has become available for a female chef to be based out of beautiful Japan.

Based close to Hiroshima the vessel will likely relocate in the new year to either Kobe or Osaka, after a brief shipyard in South Korea and will cruise the Goto Islands.

The vessel is owned by a lovely Western family (with kids) who fly in/out to use the yacht strictly for private use.

The program is fairly low use and the chef will most of the time be cooking for the crew whilst in-between guest trips

This is an excellent opportunity to sample life and culture within Japan in a super friendly (English speaking) crew environment.

(would also consider a seasonal 3-month contract whilst the yacht searches for the perfect long term fit who is happy to be based in Japan)

The Ideal Candidate

·      Chef time on yachts or strong restaurant background

·      Female chefs only (owners request)

·      Time living in foreign cultural environments preferred

·      Option to assist either on deck or interior (when not busy in the galley)

·      Can contribute to a positive and friendly crew environment onboard

·      Diverse culinary repertoire

·      Can source good produce in foreign countries

·      Will offer a firm commitment

·      STCW

Start: Mid November

Salary: Good Salary ($US dollars) DOE + Global Health Insurance, 30-40 days leave + return flights


Location

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  • Homeport Japan
  • Destination Sea of Japan (Japan, Goto Islands, South Korea )
  • Current Location Japan

About MYS Superyacht Crew

2 maritime court Rozelle, Sydney Superyacht Marina, Sydney Australia [ view on map ]

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