Open yacht chef jobs
The role
Runs the galley on larger superyachts, leading a brigade that cooks for owners, guests and crew, and managing menus, provisioning and food safety.
- Reports to: Captain, with daily liaison through the Chief Stew
- Contract: Permanent, often on rotation on 70m+
- Team size: Sous chef on 45-60m, brigade of 3-6 including crew chef on 80m+
- Required: STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, MCA Ship's Cook Certificate (or flag equivalent) and Food Hygiene Level 2
Yacht chef pay
US$5,000–15,000+ a month in the Northrop & Johnson, 2026 Yacht Crew Salary Guide, and €4,500–10,000+ a month in the YPI Crew, Yacht Crew Salary Guide 2026.
Who is hiring
Where the jobs are
Questions
How many yacht chef jobs are open now?
25 yacht chef jobs are live on SuperyachtRoles.com from 9 employers.
Who is hiring yacht chefs?
The most ads right now come from Saltwater Recruitment (10), TWW Yachts (5), Bluewater Yachting (2), Oyster Yachts Crew (2) and Superyacht Crew UK (2).
How much does a yacht yacht chef earn?
Northrop & Johnson lists US$5,000–15,000+ a month and YPI Crew lists €4,500–10,000+ a month. Pay rises with yacht size. These are 2026 guide figures, not offers.
What tickets does a yacht chef need?
The usual requirements are STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, MCA Ship's Cook Certificate (or flag equivalent) and Food Hygiene Level 2.