Luxury Yacht Sous Chef – Fine-Dining & Private Charters

Jim Moran & Associates; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Sous Chef to support the Lead Chef aboard a private corporate yacht, delivering exceptional, fine-dining cuisine while upholding rigorous safety, sanitation, and service standards.

You will assist with galley operations, provisioning, and guest-focused service, travel-ready and adaptable to changing schedules, holidays, and events, collaborating closely with the culinary team and other departments to ensure seamless executive hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional culinary experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Ability to travel internationally and maintain travel documentation.
• Strong culinary skills with a commitment to food quality, presentation, sanitation, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and support the Lead Chef as needed.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Discretion and sound judgment in a corporate yacht environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules, including travel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where schedules and operational requirements may change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality cuisine consistent with fine dining standards.
• Support daily galley operations, meal preparation, and service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and galley organization.
• Assist with provisioning, inventory management, stock rotation, and cost control.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, food allergies, and individual guest preferences.
• Support formal dining, corporate events, and special occasions with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and other departments to provide seamless service for executives, guests, and crew.
• Adapt to changing schedules, guest needs, and operational requirements while maintaining consistent quality and service.
• Demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, initiative, and a positive, team-oriented approach.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Discretion

Job description

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Sous Chef to support the Lead Chef aboard a private corporate yacht, delivering exceptional, fine-dining cuisine while upholding rigorous safety, sanitation, and service standards.

You will assist with galley operations, provisioning, and guest-focused service, travel-ready and adaptable to changing schedules, holidays, and events, collaborating closely with the culinary team and other departments to ensure seamless executive hospitality.