Become a yacht chef
Everything I wish I knew before starting — how to break into yachting, land your first job, and thrive in the galley.
First, the good news: this is the beauty of yachting — it can give almost anyone a chance to prove themselves. I've worked alongside brilliant yacht…
Read MoreLet me clear this up properly, because there's a lot of confusion (and a lot of people trying to sell you courses you don't need).
Read MoreStraight answer: it depends entirely on where you're starting from. Here are the honest timelines I've seen play out over 14 years in this…
Read MoreI've literally been hired every single way possible — through an agent, word of mouth, a fellow yachtie, LinkedIn and even Instagram. So take it from…
Read MoreThe classic catch-22: boats want references, but you need a boat to get references. Here's how to break the loop — because everyone in this industry,…
Read MoreHundreds of chefs apply for the good boats. Here's what actually separates the hired from the hopeful — from someone who's been on both sides of…
Read MoreYachting is a word-of-mouth industry wearing a professional costume. Jobs are posted, sure — but the best ones are filled by "I know someone"…
Read MoreThis is the question underneath all the others — so let's answer it properly. Not with a personality quiz, but with the honest questions I'd ask…
Read MoreThis is the question I get asked more than any other, so let's get straight into it — no fluff, just what I've seen across 14 years working on…
Read MoreFair question to ask someone who sells a course — so let me answer it the way I'd answer a mate over a beer, including when you shouldn't pay for…
Read MorePeople picture a yacht chef plating one beautiful dinner a day. Let me walk you through what a charter day actually looks like.
Read MoreEvery land chef who steps into a galley has the same moment: where's the rest of the kitchen? Here's what cooking at sea actually demands — and…
Read MoreYou're cooking for people who eat at the best restaurants on earth as a matter of routine. Here's what they actually expect — and what they…
Read MoreOn land, your produce arrives at the back door at 7am. At sea, keeping a five-star kitchen supplied anywhere on earth is half the job — and honestly, one…
Read MoreHere's something that surprises people: cooking is the entry ticket, not the job. The chefs who last out here all share five qualities — versatility,…
Read MoreFirst, let's define the target properly — because "gourmet" on yachts isn't what most people think.
Read MoreInstagram shows you the sunsets. Let me show you the whole picture — because I love this life, but you should choose it with your eyes open.
Read MoreI want to be as real with you as possible, because yachting is not for everyone, and it's better to know what's coming before you sign on. Most…
Read MoreLet's have the conversation the brochures skip. The mental side of this job is real, it catches good people off guard, and talking about it honestly…
Read MoreThis is the question with the happiest answer. Yes — your job is literally travelling the world. Let me tell you what that actually looks like, because…
Read MoreI spent 8 years in land kitchens before 14 at sea, so I've lived both sides of this properly. They share knives and heat — beyond that, they're…
Read MoreTwo of the most common ways into yachting, two very different daily lives. Having spent 14 years in the galley alongside some brilliant interior teams,…
Read MoreI get asked this constantly, and I've done years of both — three years private with the same family, then charter on boats up to 88 metres. Here's…
Read MoreI've worked both — sail and motor, 15 to 88 metres, private and charter — so here's an honest insight into what the choice actually means for the…
Read MoreYes — nearly every yacht chef I know started on land, including me. Eight years in land kitchens before I ever cooked at sea. But the transition has…
Read MoreVersatility, flexibility, composure, organisation and humility. These are the qualities that will make you a great yacht chef in this…
Read MoreWhat might make you stand out in the crowd of hundreds of yacht…
Read MoreI'm going to explain the slightly more serious side of yachting and what you'll need as the basics before even thinking about applying for a…
Read MoreI've literally got a job every single way possible — through an agent, word of mouth, a fellow yachtie, LinkedIn and even Instagram. You are now on show to the…
Read MoreI'm going to give you an honest insight into both options — from someone who has actually worked on…
Read MoreHow to manage an easy going family run yacht or a busy charter…
Read MoreHow to get ahead of your guests and get as much mise en place…
Read MoreHow I became a yacht chef
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