Executive/Head Chef

**Position:** Head Chef

**Yacht:** Private yacht wintering in the Bahamas/Caribbean and summers in the US East Coast/Mediterranean

**Start Date:** June 1, 2024

**Qualifications:**
- Valid passport
- B1/B2 Visa, and Schengen if applicable
- STCW/Security Awareness and Refresher if applicable
- Current Medical Certificate (ENG 1 or US Equivalent)
- Culinary training
- Minimum of two years in yachting and three years at premier restaurants shoreside
- Ability to effectively manage the galley department and routine maintenance in coordination with the Captain/Owner's Representative
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to delegate and lead by example
- Excellent people skills
- Baking skills and proficiency in different cooking styles
- Great organization, multitasking, and workload prioritization skills
- Computer skills, including Word and Excel

**Responsibilities:**
- Provisioning of all food items
- Preparation of guest and crew meals with consideration for nutrition and dietary restrictions
- Ensuring food safety and storage standards are met
- Adhering to budgetary constraints
- Managing inventory and stock control in the galley
- Ensuring compliance with galley safety and sanitary standards
- Supervising other galley staff
- Menu planning with a varied repertoire and knowledge of wine pairings

**Required Skills:**
- Vast knowledge of produce and ability to provision in remote locations
- Ability to provision within budget constraints
- Knowledge of nutrition, diets, allergies, food safety, and storage
- Excellent creativity and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and adaptability
- Basic accounting and computer skills
- Ability to overcome seasickness

**Other Requirements:**
- Mid 30’s to early 40’s, mature, serious types, well-mannered
- Physically fit, nonsmokers. No electronic cigarette users
- Neat, clean-cut appearance
- Confident and personable with leadership ability
- Polite and respectful to crew, owner, and senior management
- Longevity with good references

**Additional Information:**
Couples: Only couples with longevity working together and excellent references will be considered.

**Compensation & Benefits:**
Excellent compensation and benefits package for the right person.

**Pre-Screening:**
Extensive pre-screening including background/criminal/previous employment reference checks, and drug screening will be conducted.