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MYS Superyacht Crew

Sole Chef in New Zealand

Cook (Asian)

Start date : 28th December 2025

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Position Galley > Sole Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 35m (115ft)

Vessel Type Expedition Vessel

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Seasonal

Yachting Experience 6 months - 1 year

Professional Chef Experience 6 months - 1 year

Michelin Star Experience No

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 17th Nov 2025

Job ID #3539697

Summary

Cook / Chef (Asian Style)- 35m Expedition Yacht- NZ, New Cal, PNG, Fiji

Are you a cook or chef with flare for Asian influenced cuisines?

Are you located within Australasia region and available for a trial in December or January?

Position Snapshot

·        Trial Period: End of December to Mid-February

·        Asian Style cuisines (Thai / Malay/ Indian)

·        $4000-$5000 US / month

The cook / chef doesn’t necessarily need to be culinary trained but should be well versed in cooking Asian style cuisines.

The food requirement is basic family style, max 10 people but usually lower guest numbers.

The cook/chef has the ability to trial with the crew from the end of December to Mid – February (crew only) with the boss likely being onboard in the months of April, October & November 2026

The vessel is open to making the position a seasonal or full-time role, would be open to extra unpaid leave between guest trips.

Preferably a male chef (if female would need to be comfortable sharing cabins with a male)

The vessel will do some extensive / off the beaten track cruising and the cook will need to be comfortable provisioning in remote locations.

Itinerary includes- NZ, New Caledonia, PNG, Fiji and Micronesia

The vessel is used for private trips only

The ideal candidate

·        Previous cook/chef experience

·        Strong with Asian cuisines

·        Can provision remotely

·        Isn’t overly prone to seasickness

·        Can work well within a small crew environment

·        Enjoys off the beaten track cruising

·        STCW

·        Located in the Asia, Aus, NZ region

Start: Late December

Salary: $4000-$5000 US / month + flights


Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)

Location

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  • Destination South Pacific Ocean (Fiji, New Cal, PNG, Indo )
  • Current Location New Zealand

About MYS Superyacht Crew

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

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