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Executive/Head Chef in Croatia

Start date : 1st April 2026

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Position Galley > Executive/Head Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2023

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Professional Chef Experience 5+ years

Posted 20th Jan 2026

Job ID #3866201

Summary

55m M/Y Argo is looking for an experienced Head Chef for this busy charter boat!

Salary: DOE

Leave: Seasonal contract (leave in accordance with Croatian labor law)

Start Date: April 1st

Joining Location: Croatia

Experience: The ideal candidate will have experience on a 50m+ boat and have good land-based experience - preferably from a Michelin star or fine dining restaurant, but candidates who have no boating experience will be considered as well.

Visas: Schengen zone citizen or work permit in Croatia.

Language: Fluent English is required

Job description:

  • We are looking for a candidate who can cater to a wide range of different cuisines and dietary requirements as this is a busy charter vessel with different clients.
  • Candidates must be exceptionally organized, well able to keep accounts for their own department, and be proficient in sourcing / provisioning.
  • The Executive Chef will oversee the entire galley space, and storage onboard - dry and cold.
  • Excellent hygiene is of utmost importance.
  • It's a hard-working yacht that accommodates up to 26 guests and has over 10 back-to-back charters, so a great sense of humor and fantastic work ethic is a must.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Discharge book
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • HACCP certificate
  • Ship's Cook Certificate
  • Food & Hygiene Qualifications level 3
  • All essential certificates and visas must be valid and in good order.


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Culinary Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Culinary Certificate(s)
Food & Hygiene Qualifications
  • Food Hygiene (HABC Level 3)

Location

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  • Homeport Split, Croatia
  • Destination Split, Croatia
  • Current Location Split, Croatia

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