Yacht Chefs & Galley Crew for Charter Yachts (20m+)
Vetted yacht chefs, sous-chefs and galley crew for Mediterranean charter operations.
Luxury service, dietary requirements, provisioning, and fast turnarounds. Seasonal, weekly, or permanent.
⚡ Peak Season Cover: 24–48h response time for urgent chef replacements in key bases.
Professional Galley Staff That Protects Reviews, Rebookings & Brand
Captains and Crew places yacht chefs and galley crew for charter fleets and private programs across the Mediterranean. On yachts 20m+, the chef is often the single biggest driver of guest satisfaction. We supply candidates who can deliver consistent quality under pressure, inside real yacht galley constraints.
While galley crew is most common above 20m, we also place chefs on luxury catamarans and premium charters (45–60ft) where guests expect restaurant-level dining, complex dietary needs, or high-end service experiences.
Every chef is checked for charter references, menu capability, hygiene standards, provisioning ability, and teamwork with captain/crew. We match the right profile to yacht size, itinerary, guest profile, and budget.
Roles We Place: Chef, Sous-Chef, Cook, Galley Hand
👨🍳 Yacht Chef (Solo)
- Full menu planning + guest preference management
- Provisioning strategy and supplier coordination
- Food safety (HACCP-style routines) + allergen control
- Efficient production in compact galley environments
- Charter pace: breakfast–lunch–snacks–dinner cycles
Typical yachts: 20–35m (or luxury cat/monohull charters with chef add-on)
👩🍳 Chef + Sous / Cook Team
- Higher guest counts and more complex service
- Multiple meal services + crew meals concurrently
- Fresh bakery, pastry, fine dining plating support
- Faster turnaround between guest events
- Better resilience on multi-week charters
Typical yachts: 35m+ and high-intensity charter programs
Also available: relief chefs for week cover, day-chef for premium catamarans, galley hands for wash-up + prep, and specialist profiles (raw/clean eating, vegan, halal/kosher-aware, pastry-focused).
Cuisine Styles & Charter Service Capabilities
⭐ Luxury Charter Dining
- Fine dining menus + plating standards
- Canapés, cocktail events, themed dinners
- Wine pairing basics + service coordination with hostess
- Guest preference sheets management
- Discretion + calm under VIP pressure
🥗 Dietary & Special Requirements
- Allergy-safe workflow and cross-contamination control
- Vegan / vegetarian / gluten-free / dairy-free
- Kids menus + family-friendly service pacing
- Fitness / high-protein / clean eating programs
- Guest comfort + clear communication with crew
Experience Levels to Match Yacht Size & Guest Standards
We shortlist candidates based on yacht length, number of guests/crew, itinerary, and the service level expected onboard.
1–2 Seasons (Entry)
Charter Cook / Junior Chef
- Strong basic cooking + cleanliness routines
- Simple menus executed consistently
- Assists provisioning and stock control
- Works best with guidance (captain/hostess)
- Great for smaller premium charters with chef add-on
Best for: Premium catamarans, 20–24m entry programs, week cover support
3–7 Seasons (Pro)
Yacht Chef (Solo)
- Handles preference sheets + varied guest demands
- Menu planning + cost control + waste reduction
- Excellent provisioning logistics across itineraries
- Allergy-aware workflow + consistency under time pressure
- Reliable performance in back-to-back charter weeks
Best for: 24–35m charter yachts, high guest satisfaction targets
7+ Seasons (Luxury)
Head Chef / Charter Luxury Specialist
- Fine dining + event service + advanced plating
- Leads galley team (sous/crew meals/galley hand)
- High-end provisioning networks + premium sourcing
- VIP discretion, calm leadership, zero-drama operations
- Delivers “restaurant standard” consistently
Best for: 35m+ yachts, high-profile guests, multi-week luxury charters
Seasonal vs Weekly vs Permanent Placement
🗓️ Seasonal (Apr–Oct)
- Best fit for consistent guest standards all season
- Improves reviews and repeat bookings
- Proactive provisioning + reduced waste
- Works with base team on supply routines
Recommended: busy charter programs, 20m+ yachts, high turnover
📅 Weekly / Relief (7–14 days)
- Cover for sickness, absence, or last-minute bookings
- Peak weeks (July–August) overflow support
- Event charters and special guest requirements
- Rapid start: menus + provisioning on day one
Recommended: urgent replacement, VIP week, premium cat charters
Permanent / Year-Round: ideal for yachts running Med + Caribbean programs, owner use, refit periods, and consistent onboard standards across the year.
Prime Charter Bases Coverage
We place chefs and galley crew across the Mediterranean with strong coverage in high-demand charter bases.
🇮🇹 Sardinia & Corsica ⭐
- Olbia, Portisco, Cannigione, Cagliari
- Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Calvi, Porto Vecchio
- Strong demand for luxury charters and events
🇪🇸 Balearics ⭐
- Palma, Alcudia, Ibiza, Formentera, Mahón
- Peak weeks: chef demand spikes July–August
- Premium guest expectations & dietary requests
Meet Our Yacht Chef Profiles
Examples from our vetted chef network (charter-proven, reliable, guest-focused)
👨🍳 Chef Andrea S.
20–30m Charter Chef (Med)
- Experience: 6 seasons yacht chef
- Cuisine: Italian, Med, seafood, family-style + fine dining
- Strength: provisioning efficiency + allergy-aware workflow
- Best for: 20–30m yachts, high turnover programs
“Andrea delivers consistent quality week after week and keeps provisioning controlled without compromising guest experience.”
— Charter Manager, Mediterranean Fleet
👩🍳 Chef Claire M.
Luxury / VIP Charter Specialist
- Experience: 9 seasons luxury charter
- Cuisine: modern European, canapés, events, plating
- Strength: preference sheets + VIP discretion
- Best for: 30m+ yachts, premium guests and events
“Claire is calm under pressure and produces restaurant-standard dining consistently. Guests mention her food in every review.”
— Charter Director, Luxury Program
🥘 Cook / Galley Crew Marco R.
Sous / Crew Meals & Prep Support
- Experience: 5 seasons as cook/sous
- Strength: prep speed, hygiene, crew meals + wash-up
- Best for: chef teams, high guest counts, 35m+
- Bonus: inventory discipline + night prep routines
“Marco keeps the galley running smoothly — prep, cleanup, crew meals — so the head chef can focus on guests.”
— Captain, 40m Charter Yacht
Need a Yacht Chef? We Respond Fast.
Chef, sous-chef, cook and galley crew for Mediterranean charter programs (20m+).
Luxury, dietary requirements, and peak-season cover. Contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you place chefs only for 20m+ yachts?
Most chef placements are for yachts above 20m, but we also supply chefs for luxury catamarans and premium charters when guests expect restaurant-level dining, strict dietary requirements, or high-end service standards.
How quickly can you provide a relief chef?
For urgent replacement, we typically respond within 24 hours with available profiles. For Sardinia, Corsica, and Balearics we can often place within 48–72 hours (subject to travel/logistics and yacht requirements).
Can you support allergies and strict dietary requirements?
Yes. We shortlist chefs with proven allergy-aware routines and preference-sheet management experience. If you provide dietary details in advance, we match candidates capable of delivering safe and consistent meals onboard.
Do you place sous-chefs and galley hands too?
Yes. For larger yachts and high guest volumes, we place full galley teams: head chef, sous-chef/cook, and galley hands for prep, wash-up, crew meals, and hygiene support.
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