Chef – 35m Private MY- Gold Coast (Base) | Whitsundays | Current Zealand | Fiji Apply Now

Are you an experienced yacht chef looking for a long-term opportunity with a private program?
Do you enjoy creating fresh, healthy cuisine while catering to the high expectations of an owner with refined tastes?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a professionally run 35m private motor yacht with a close-knit crew of six. Based on the Gold Coast, the yacht enjoys cruising Australia’s east coast and occasionally heading to New Zealand and Fiji.

Position Snapshot

Gold Coast based
Private program
Flexible July/August start

Crew of 6

The Program

Gold Coast home base
Approximately 2 months cruising the Whitsundays
Local owner use throughout the year
Recent Zealand & Fiji cruising planned in the new season

Occasional international travel

The Role

As Sole Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of the galley, delivering exceptional meals for the owner, guests and crew.

The owner enjoys fresh, healthy cuisine with classic flavours and has specific dietary requirements, including diabetic-friendly meals. You should be confident preparing a wide variety of international cuisines, with experience in:

Indian
Chinese




Japanese

Seafood

Your responsibilities will include:

Full galley management, provisioning and budgeting
Menu planning for owner, guests and crew
Preparing high-quality, healthy meals tailored to dietary preferences
Daily crew meals
Maintaining exceptional hygiene and organisation within the galley

Working closely with the Captain and crew to deliver a first-class onboard experience

Ideal Candidate

Previous yacht chef experience preferred
Professionally trained chef with a strong culinary background
Confident preparing a wide variety of international cuisines
Excellent provisioning and organisational skills
Calm, flexible and positive attitude
High attention to detail and pride in presentation

Enjoys working as part of a professional, friendly crew

Required Qualifications

STCW 2010

Valid ENG1 or AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness (AMSA 303)

Package

Seafarers Employment Agreement
Adaptable July/August start

Long-term opportunity with an exciting cruising itinerary

Classification: Chef
Location: Australia/NZ

Type: Full-time
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