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MYS Superyacht Crew

Executive/Head Chef in New Zealand

South Pacific

Start date : 1st March 2026

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Position Galley > Executive/Head Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:1)

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Professional Hospital Experience 0 - 6 months

Professional Chef Experience 5+ years

Michelin Star Experience Yes

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 22nd Jan 2026

Job ID #3869818

Summary

Head Chef (90 days leave) 50m Private/ Charter – South Pacific, Fiji, Solomons, Australia

 

Are you a culinary trained yacht chef interested in an attractive South Pacific program?

 

Are you an Aus/NZ passport holder or posses a working visa for Aus/NZ?

 

Position Snapshot:

 

·      $9200 US / month + Bonuses + medical/dental

·      90 days annual leave + flights

·      Start: End Feb/Early March

A high profile 50m private / charter MY is on the search for a Michelin star level head chef to join their program on their South Pacific Island itinerary.

 

The vessel will undertake a series of both owner trips and high end charters around the South Pacific Islands for the foreseeable future.

 

The Head chef will have a Sous Chef / Crew chef at their disposal for all busy charter and owners trips

 

Note: The vessel will consider candidates world wide however chef candidates with a valid working visa for Australia / NZ will be given priority, due to cruising grounds

 

The particulars

 

Salary range: US$110,400 p/a – negotiable for the right candidate

Leave: 90 days with air fares

Bonus: after 2yrs employment and annual Christmas bonus

Itinerary: Solomon Islands, Fiji, Australia – onward world cruising

Charter and Owner use – share of all gratuities – typically 4 charters per season

Shared Cabin – Male preferred but will consider female

Non smoker only

Qualifications: Must have ENG1 – STCW and relevant culinary qualifications

Training: Attractive training package (outside of leave) with personal input from the owner

Medical and Dental Insurance Cover – Worldwide


The ideal candidate will have previous superyacht experience , a strong restaurant background and have a visa for Aus / Pacific 

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)

Location

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  • Destination South Pacific Ocean (Fiji, Solomons, Aus)
  • Current Location New Zealand

About MYS Superyacht Crew

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

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