Sole Chef

Quay Crew; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Quay Crew is seeking a Sole Chef to take full ownership of the galley on a 40m charter yacht operating Caribbean, Bahamas and Mediterranean itineraries. You will design varied menus, ensure dietary requirements are met, and work closely with the interior team to deliver high‑quality meals on every trip.

Start ASAP with a 60‑day leave, earning $8,000 per month. The role suits an experienced yachts cook with charter experience who is positive, outgoing, and enjoys the dynamic pace of crew life.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sole Chef on a yacht or similar high-volume galley.
• Ability to design menus and manage provisioning across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Own galley operations and menu development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of galley.
• Coordinate provisioning across Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mediterranean.

Job description

Sole Chef

Role Overview

Yacht Size: 40m
Start Date: ASAP
Leave: 60 days
Compensation: $8,000
Qualifications: Ships Cook
Visa Requirements: B1/B2 & Schengen
Location: US (Dual Season)

Yacht & Crew Profile

• An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced Sole Chef to join a beautiful 40m motor yacht operating a busy charter programme.
• The chef will have full ownership of the galley, working closely with the interior team to deliver a varied and high standard of food throughout each trip.
• Extensive 6-month, $4 million refit since April 2026
• Dual-season charter programme covering the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mediterranean, with upcoming trips to the Bahamas, Antigua Charter Show and St Barts, before heading to the Med.
• Good mix of crew on board that like to get out an do crew activities together
• New boat owners but experienced charterers (12-14 years).Incredible crew food. Focus on healthy, clean eating with a generous budget
• No crew gym, but crew are active and a pull-up bar, yoga mats, and free weights are planned. Crew may use tenders for fishing during downtime.

Role Requirements

• The chef will have full ownership of the galley, working closely with the interior team to deliver a varied and high standard of food throughout each trip.
• Maintaining a clean and organised galley
• Creating and executing diverse menus for owners, charter guests, and crew, adhering to dietary requirements
• Managing provisioning in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mediterranean, dealing with local agents.
• Previous Sole Chef experience on yachts with strong charter experience
• Confident cooking a broad range of cuisines
• Positive, personable and happy working as part of a small crew
• Someone who takes pride in their food and enjoys the variety of charter life