Chef 24m SY

Freyrecruitment; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Charter gratuities

Job summary

Freyrecruitment is seeking an experienced Chef/Stew for a 24m sailing yacht, based in Portland, Maine. The role starts in November or December and requires hands-on galley management, menu planning, provisioning, and delivering high-quality meals for guests and crew.

Charter experience is preferred; candidates should hold STCW, ENG1, and Food Hygiene certificates, with a Seafarer’s Discharge Book and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Previous professional chef experience, yacht/charter preferred.
• Strong provisioning and menu-planning skills.
• STCW, ENG1 and Food Hygiene certificates.
• Seafarer’s Discharge Book and fluent English.
• Non-smoker with healthy habits; excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning, provisioning and cooking for guests and crew.
• Prepare high-quality meals in a small team environment.
• Manage galley operations and assist in other yacht duties as needed.

Skills

Chef experience

Fluent English

Menu planning

Provisioning

Charter experience

Education

STCW

ENG1

Food Hygiene and Safety certificate

Seafarer’s Discharge Book

Job description

CHEF/STEW | 24M SAILING YACHT

A 24m commercial sailing yacht is seeking an experienced Chef/Stew to join in November or December.

Currently based in Portland, Maine, the yacht operates a Caribbean/Mediterranean programme and runs with three crew. This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who is confident managing the galley independently while remaining happy to assist in other areas when required.

The Chef will be responsible for menu planning, provisioning and preparing high-quality meals for both guests and crew. Previous professional chef experience is essential, with yacht and charter experience strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be well‑natured, sporty, resourceful and comfortable working as part of a small, close‑knit team.

Requirements:

• Previous professional chef experience


• Charter experience preferred


• Strong provisioning and menu‑planning skills


• STCW


• ENG1


• Food Hygiene and Safety certificate


• Seafarer’s Discharge Book


• Fluent English


• Non-smoker with healthy habits


• Excellent references


• Relevant visas depending on nationality

Start: November/December
Location: Portland, Maine
Programme: Caribbean/Med
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Medical cover and expected charter gratuities