Head Chef

Burgess group; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess recruitment is seeking a seasoned Head Chef for a 56m private/charter yacht in the United States. You will lead galley operations, design menus for American family style and modern international cuisine, and ensure high standards, provisioning, budgeting and stock control.

Requirements include ENG1 and STCW with at least 6 months validity, a valid B1/B2 visa, and 3–5 years as a head chef on 50m+ yachts. Start mid December; Caribbean winter 2026/2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years as head chef on 50m+ yachts.
• Experience with American family style and modern international cuisine.
• Hold ENG1 and STCW certificates with 6 months validity.
• Must hold a valid B1B2 visa.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Budgeting

Stock control

Galley management

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Burgess recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a 56m motor yacht.

We are seeking an experienced & professional Head Chef to join a private/charter yacht.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years as a head chef on 50m+ yachts
• Must have experience with American family styleas well as modern international cuisine
• Comfortable delivering consistently high standards
• Excellent provisioning, budgeting, stock control and galley management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, greatteam player
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Previous experience working within a rotational head chef arrangement
• Candidates must hold ENG1 and STCW certificates with 6 months validity upon joining
• Must hold a valid B1B2 visa

Start date

Mid December

Location

USA

Salary

Euro 8000 per month

Leave

8 week time for time rotation (must be flexible)

Vessel and Itinerary

Caribbean winter 2026/2027

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