Private Yacht Chef (27m Oyster)

Oyster Yachts is recruiting a chef for a private 27m Oyster sailing yacht with a professional crew of four. The role starts in spring 2027, with the yacht departing Palma at the end of February for a summer cruising programme off the beaten track.

Plans include Ireland, Iceland and Greenland, then Canada and the US, before heading to the Caribbean for winter 2027. The position is suited to a confident sailor and cook who enjoys a small, hands-on crew.

The role:

• Plan menus and provision for the owner and guests
• Prepare fresh, high-quality family meals with variety and attention to detail
• Cater for a busy programme where the owners enjoy entertaining
• Help the wider crew where needed
• Be comfortable sharing a cabin with a male crew member

What's on offer:

• Salary: industry standard, depending on experience
• A well-established private programme, for the long term or a seasonal role

• B1/B2 visa or right to work in the US as crew
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Previous experience as a yacht chef or in a similar background, such as chalet host
• Ability to produce fresh, well-presented meals using seasonal ingredients
• Organised and confident in provisioning and galley management
• Comfortable working within a small crew
• Flexible, positive and team-oriented approach
• Sailing yacht experience beneficial