Yacht Position : Sous Chef

A Yacht Sous Chef Salary with 1 to 3 years of experience is between $4,000 and $4,500 per month | 3 to 5 years of experience is between $4,500 and $5,500 per month

About the Sous Chef

The sous chef onboard a yacht is a culinary trained professional that must be eager to assist the head chef in all aspects of galley duties, taking direction well, in addition to possessing the ability to plan well balanced, thoughtful menus and thoroughly understand galley safety and hygiene. As needed, the sous chef may be asked to independently provide crew meals or guest meals at the direction of the head chef. The successful candidate for this position will have at least two years of similar experience in a superyacht galley or ashore in a high-end restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

Provisioning of all food items
Guest and crew meals and nutrition
Assisting the head chef when needed
Food safety and storage standards
Galley and food inventory
Galley safety and sanitary standards

Required Skills

Knowledge of produce
Some provisioning experience
Knowledge of food safety and storage
Knowledge of nutrition, diets and allergies
Organized, adaptable and creative
Time management
Ability to take direction
Ability to overcome seasickness

Salary Modifiers

Specialty cuisine experience/certification (i.e. vegan, macrobiotic)
Experience in fine dining establishments and/or service
Resume “wow” factors (i.e. culinary competition winner, Michelin star experience)