Sole Chef for 44m Private Sailing Yacht (France)

Location: France
Position: Sole Chef
Vessel Type: 44m Private Sailing Yacht
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)
Leave Package: 60 days per annum
Visa Requirements: Valid B1/B2 visa essential; Schengen visa status to be confirmed.

Job Description

We are seeking a creative, confident, and experienced female Sole Chef to join a 44m private sailing yacht in France as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience aboard yachts of a similar size and be a versatile culinary professional capable of delivering delicious, varied, and consistently high-quality meals for both guests and crew.

Elaborate fine dining is not essential. The focus is on excellent flavours, creativity, variety, and well-executed dishes prepared with care and attention to detail. The successful candidate should genuinely enjoy cooking and take pride in producing beautiful, flavourful food without unnecessary complexity.

The yacht has a crew of eight, and the Chef will be responsible for all galley operations, including guest and crew meals, menu planning, provisioning, stock management, and maintaining excellent hygiene standards. There are currently no specific dietary requirements.

Confidence in communicating with guests, discussing menus, and personally presenting dishes is important, as is the ability to adapt to guest preferences while maintaining consistently high standards.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, personable, and professional, with a positive attitude, a good sense of humour, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The ability to integrate into a close-knit crew and interact comfortably with guests is essential.

Key Responsibilities

As per company policy, the main duties may include but are not limited to:

• Planning and preparing varied, high-quality meals for guests and crew.
• Creating menus that reflect guest preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Managing provisioning, food inventory, stock rotation, and galley budgets where applicable.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and safe food storage practices.
• Communicating with guests about menus and dietary preferences.
• Presenting dishes professionally and adapting to changing requirements.
• Managing all aspects of the galley independently and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sole Chef or yacht Chef aboard a yacht of a similar size.
• Strong all-round culinary skills and creativity.
• Ability to prepare healthy, generous, and varied meals for guests and crew.
• Excellent menu planning, provisioning, and organisational skills.
• High standards of food hygiene and galley management.
• Confident communication and guest interaction skills.
• A positive, adaptable, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and remain composed under pressure.
• Valid B1/B2 visa – essential.
• Schengen visa status to be confirmed.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and applicable medical or maritime documents, as required.

Employment Details

• Contract Duration: To be confirmed.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Salary: Depending on experience (DOE).
• Leave: 60 days per annum.
• Vessel: 44m Private Sailing Yacht.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV and relevant references to: email