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Saltwater Recruitment

Sous/2nd Chef

Start date : 15th February 2026

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

TBC EUR(€)

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Position Galley > Sous/2nd Chef

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 6 months - 1 year

Professional Chef Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 30th Jan 2026

Job ID #3878007

Summary

ROTATIONAL SOUS CHEF 45M+

We are seeking a strong rotational Sous Chef to join a 45m+ private, dual-season program currently operating in Europe. This is a well-run private vessel with excellent longevity and a genuinely happy crew, offering a supportive environment to grow and develop as a chef. Amazing position to learn and develop you culinary skills under a very well-versed Head Chef. 

The role:

  • 45m+ private, single-season program
  • Working closely alongside a long-standing Head Chef
  • Involved in guest food as well as crew food, with creative licence once confident
  • Varied cuisine with extremely high standards - many cuisines, large buffets, focus on Asian & Ottolenghi style - exposure to a lot of different styles of cooking. 
  • Spends significant time berthed in Greece, allowing for downtime and exploration
  • Join a “fantastic boat” (as quoted by the Head Chef) who has been with the owners 5+ years
  • Captain with 10+ years longevity with owners, known for being fair, kind, and crew-focused
  • Very well-looked-after crew with a harmonious onboard dynamic
  • Fitness-focused culture with activities off the boat together
  • Regular time alongside in Greece, allowing for a genuine life ashore when owners are not onboard
  • Start date: early to mid February

What we’re looking for:

  • Ideally culinary-trained with a solid shore-based restaurant background (hotels or restaurants)
  • At least one solid season of yachting experience
  • Confident across a range of cuisines
  • Calm under pressure and organised in a busy galley
  • Positive, motivated, and a strong team player
  • Female candidate required due to cabin arrangements
  • A really keen desire to learn

What’s on offer:

  • Salary: EUR / DOE
  • Rotation: 2:2
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Training allowance

Languages

English / Fluent

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea

About Saltwater Recruitment

Saltwater Recruitment Norwich, NR2 3NG UK [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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