PRIVATE - CHEF for Oyster 885 - Atlantic and Pacific itinerary

Oyster Yachts Limited; Palma; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIVATE - CHEF for Oyster 885 - Atlantic and Pacific itinerary. Start in December in Gibraltar to join a professional four-person crew aboard a world-cruising Oyster 885. The yacht will cross the Atlantic in January and continue to the Pacific on an extended remote cruising programme with Indonesia and possibly Japan on the horizon.

A polished, professional service on long voyages is essential. Ideal candidates have a restaurant background plus at least two seasons of sailing-yacht chef

Qualifications

• STCW certification required.
• English language proficiency (ENG1) required.
• Level 2 Hygiene certification required.
• Established chef background/restaurant experience required.
• Previous chef experience on sailing yachts preferred.
• Willing to share a bunk cabin with a female crewmember.

Skills

STCW

ENG1

Level 2 Hygiene

Chef background

Sailing yacht experience

Team player

Job description

PRIVATE - CHEF for Oyster 885 - Atlantic and Pacific itinerary

STARTING DECEMBER in Gibraltar, we are looking for a qualified and experienced Yacht Chef tojoin a professional crew of four aboard a world-cruising Oyster 885. This is anexciting opportunity for a capable, adaptable chef to support an ambitioustransatlantic and Pacific cruising programme while delivering consistently highstandards of food and service.

The yacht will be crossing the Atlantic in January,sailing directly for the Panama Canal before continuing into the Pacificfor an extended programme of remote and adventurous cruising.

Having already completed one circumnavigation, the ownersare keen to spend more time exploring the Pacific before exploring new destinations of Indonesia and possibly Japan. They will jointhe yacht periodically throughout the voyage and expect a polished,professional level of service whenever they are on board.

The position would suit a friendly, proactive and highly organisedchef with a genuine passion for food and the practical mindset required forlong-range sailing. Candidates should have an established professional orrestaurant-based chef background, ideally combined with at least two seasons ofexperience as a chef aboard sailing yachts. The successful candidate will beeasy-going, honest and dependable, work well as part of a close-knit crew, andbe comfortable sharing a bunk cabin with a female crewmember. Strong,verifiable references are essential.

Requirements

• STCW
  
• ENG1
  
• Level 2 Hygiene
  
• Established Chef background / restaurant experience as Chef
  
• Previous Chef experience on sailing yachts
  
• Happy to share a bunk cabin with a female crewmember