Pay Rate : To Be Determined Based on Experience
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Private Yacht Chef with a strong specialization in Vegan Cuisine to join a private yacht operating in the United States.
This is a seasonal, full-time, live-aboard position for a chef who is creative, flexible, organized, and comfortable providing a high level of personalized service in a private yacht environment.
The Role
The primary culinary focus of this position is high-quality vegan cuisine. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of plant-based cooking and be able to create creative, flavorful, nutritionally balanced meals rather than simply adapting traditional dishes into vegan versions.
At the same time, the chef must be comfortable preparing non-vegan cuisine for other guests aboard the yacht, including meat, seafood, pasta, breakfast dishes, appetizers, desserts, and other requested meals.
The chef should be comfortable adapting menus to the preferences of the owner and guests and providing a personalized private-chef experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and other meals while aboard the yacht
- Create creative and varied vegan menus
- Prepare traditional/non-vegan meals for other guests when requested
- Accommodate dietary preferences, allergies, and special requests
- Plan menus based on the owner's and guests' preferences
- Purchase and provision fresh, high-quality ingredients
- Maintain proper inventory of food and galley supplies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary galley
- Properly store and manage food while underway
- Coordinate meal timing with the yacht's schedule and guest activities
- Provide professional and discreet service in a private-yacht environment
Owner Meal Preparation
When requested, the chef may also be responsible for meal preparation for the owner, including preparing healthy meals in advance for future consumption.
Experience with nutritional meal planning, portion-controlled meals, and healthy meal-prep programs is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Strong professional experience in vegan and plant-based cuisine
- Private chef experience
- Yacht chef or maritime hospitality experience
- Ability to prepare excellent vegan AND non-vegan cuisine
- Strong menu-planning and provisioning skills
- Knowledge of nutrition and healthy cooking
- Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies
- Excellent organization and cleanliness
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility with schedules while the yacht is in use
- Professional, discreet, positive, and guest-focused attitude
- Ability to work and live comfortably as part of a yacht crew
Position Details
Position: Private Yacht Chef – Vegan Cuisine Specialist
Employment: Seasonal / Full-Time
Arrangement: Live-Aboard while required
Location: United States / Yacht-Based
Travel: Required based on yacht itinerary
The right candidate will have a genuine passion for food, creativity in the kitchen, and an understanding that vegan cuisine is a central part of this position, while still being able to provide an excellent dining experience for guests with different dietary preferences.
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience with vegan cuisine, private chef service, and/or yacht hospitality.
Photos or examples of previous dishes and sample menus are welcome.
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
