PRIVATE - Top Class Chef/Sailor - new Oyster 885 - Med and Caribbean

Job Description
STARTING MAY 2025 – Adventurous owners of a brand new Oyster 885 handing over in May 2025, are looking for a top class Chef to join their exciting private program for the next few years. Female candidates preferred due to cabin arrangements sharing with the female Mate.

Cruising plans for the first couple of years are based between Europe and the Caribbean but they aim to sail in more off the beaten track areas. This owner has previously owned larger motor yachts and is downsizing to be able to enjoy the idea that less is more with a crew who can understand what 'simple perfection' means. The owners are also looking for hands on fun and adventure and do not just want to be passengers on their yacht.

This boat will run with 4 crew – Captain/Engineer, First Mate, Chef and Deck/Stew. The Captain and Deck/Stew are a couple team.

Living in Hong Kong, the owner has easy access to a great variety of good food and has a passion for cooking so he will be keenly interested in what the Chef can bring to the saloon table. He is looking for absolute quality above unnecessarily fancy cooking practices.

All candidates will be hardworking team players, understand hospitality / customer service and be eager for adventure.

For more information, please contact Charlie – crew@oysteryachts.com.

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Requirements

Formal Chef Training

Passion for food and sailing

Menu plans, food portfolio and excellent references

Previous restaurant or Superyacht experience as a Chef

A sailing background or at least experience of working/cooking on active sailing boats is very important for this program.

The Chef must be organised, efficient on timings and a team player. The Chef is fully part of the sailing crew and needs to help where needed.

Valid STCW

Valid ENG1