Sous Chef 60m SY

Frey Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freyrecruitment seeks a capable Sous Chef for a 60m sailing yacht embarking on a world-cruising programme starting December 2026 or January 2027. The role requires independent galley management, provisioning, and crew meals, with the Head Chef onboard part of the year.

Candidates should have solid yacht experience, strong culinary skills, and flexibility for remote provisioning and extended cruises. The position offers 60 days leave per year with progression toward Head Chef within a supportive

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and yacht-specific galley operations.
• Ability to manage provisioning and inventories on long voyages.
• Comfort working independently and with Head Chef on owner trips.

Responsibilities

• Manage galley operations in absence of Head Chef.
• Prepare meals for crew and owners.
• Handle provisioning, inventories, and maintain high standards aboard.

Skills

Yacht galley experience

Menu planning

Provisioning

Education

STCW

ENG1

Ship’s Cook Certificate

Job description

SOUS CHEF | 60M SAILING YACHT

A well-reputed 60m sailing yacht is seeking a sous Chef to join its long-term, exciting world-cruising programme in December 2026 or January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Sous Chef ready to take on greater responsibility. The Head Chef is onboard for approximately six months of the year, primarily around owner trips, major provisioning or maintenance periods, as well as covering the Sous Chef’s leave.

During the Head Chef’s absence, the Sous Chef will assume responsibility for the galley and must be confident working independently, managing crew meals, provisioning, inventories and maintaining the high standards on board. When working together, they will support the Head Chef on owner trips and the wider galley operation.

They have an exciting itinerary ahead:

• 2027: Patagonia, French Polynesia, Fiji and New Zealand


• 2028: New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

They are looking for a positive, organised and adaptable Chef with strong culinary skills and previous yacht experience. Candidates should be comfortable with remote provisioning, extended cruising and taking ownership of the galley when required.

This would particularly suit someone who has gained solid experience as a Sous Chef or sole chef on smaller boats and is looking to develop towards a Head Chef position within a supportive and well-run programme.

• Start: December 2026 or January 2027


• Joining location: South America


• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1 and Ship’s Cook Certificate


• Salary: DOE


• Leave: 60 days per year