A Chefs Life..
How I became a chef
Apr 15, 20203 min read
Where, When and How to Look for a Yacht Chef Job
I'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 world more than ever before. Your social media is the new CV. Remember that. Pictured ~ M/Y Arience in Nice Harbour, France. Not the busiest place for yachts, so it's best to base yourself in Antibes which is only a short train ride away. To give you some background, let me tell you about my first encounter with supery
Apr 14, 20205 min read
Part 3: Becoming a Yacht Chef — Courses, Certificates, Experience and Tips
Courses, Certificates, Experience and Tips. I'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 job. Before you even think about applying for a job on a superyacht, there are a few things you need to have in place. This is the more serious side of entering the industry, but get these sorted and you'll be ahead of most people starting out. The minimum requirements are: ENG1 Medical Certifi
Apr 3, 20203 min read
Motor or Sail Yacht? A Chef's Perspective
Motor or Sail Yacht?
Apr 3, 20206 min read
Provisioning for a Yacht CharterHow to manage provisioning on an easy-going private yacht or a busy charter vessel.
How to manage an easy going family run yacht or a busy charter vessel. Welcome to your ultimate dream and worst nightmare. Everyone always says how lucky a yacht chef is — getting to head off to local markets, browse beautiful produce stalls and "wander about." And yes, in that sense we are lucky. But I can guarantee those people have never actually done it, because they have no idea how stressful provisioning can be. Usually provisioning happens in the lead-up to a charter,
Apr 3, 20206 min read
