sole chef Archives - MYS Superyacht Crew

Are you an experienced Chef looking for a dreamy lifestyle position?

Do you enjoy working for personable owners who are very family orientated?

MYS Superyacht Crew is on the search for an experienced Chef to join a private 36m MY and their crew of 6.

The yacht is used for private family use only but will undertake the occasional corporate cruise in Sydney harbour.

Trips will consist of short cruises around the Harbour and Pittwater regions typically catering for no more than 6-8 guests.

During the corporate cruises (December/January) the chef will be required to prepare finger food and canapés for larger guest numbers.

The yacht is family friendly and the chef must enjoy a casual interaction with guests and children

The owners are definite foodies, and the chef should enjoy occasional fine dining and sourcing only the best produce

Over the winter months there is the possibility of a cruise to Fiji or the GBR for a few months. (1 month yard period, 3 months based in Fiji)

Crew live an active lifestyle , surfing , diving, kite surfing & fitness … someone active and into healthy living should fit the crew mould

As the yacht is based permanently in Sydney the chef will have the option to live on or off the yacht, open to both

Vessel based in the heart of the city within walking distance to everything

The yacht is also couple friendly and would consider chefs partnered with a stewardess/deckhand

5 day working week but will include some weekend work , days in lieu given for anything additional

The Ideal Candidate

Culinary trained
Superyacht Chef experience (will also consider strong restaurant head chef looking for entrance into Superyachts)
Mediterranean & Modern Australian
Can prepare tasty crew meals in additions to Guests
Good knowledge of provisioning and suppliers within Australia
Have full work rights for Australia or New Zealand
Strong personal skills
Friendly, relaxed with a good sense of humour and fun

Start: (flexible) between August to September

Salary: From $120,000 AUD + Super (negotiable for excellent experience)

This is a terrific Sydney lifestyle position, working for relaxed and friendly owners and crew

Are you interested in working with a new European based charter program?

Do you enjoy setting up galleys / layouts and are highly organised?

Position Snapshot:

Launching January 2024
Advisory role from October 23
European based

An unique opportunity has become available for a female chef (cabin arrangements) to be involved with the launching of a new vessel to the European charter / private market.

The captain is hoping to find a chef who could commence in October in an advisory role (on retainer) to assist with the forward planning of the galley & culinary equipment

The vessel will launch early January 2024, and then will get prepped for a European summer season.

The yacht will be based in Europe and may move to Northern Europe in 2025

The captain is building a fun & energetic team, who enjoy an active lifestyle on the water.

Passion for travel, watersports, fitness and getting involved with building a fun team are imperative.

The vessel will be run with 6 full time crew who will be given good leave on shoulder season / winter months.

The owner enjoys a diverse culinary range and the chef will be able to cook their strengths having good input into menu selection

The Ideal Candidate

Chef experience on yachts or very good restaurants
Very high standard , occasional fine dining
Can help develop charter menus.
Highly organised
Enjoys project management
Skills in procurement / galley purchasing
Can fully set up the galley from scratch
High level of professionalism
Enjoys a fun / active lifestyle

Start: October (Advisory) January (Fulltime)

Salary: Industry Standard and based on experience