Our Chef Recruiter brings 15 years of experience as a head chef on private and charter yachts. Here’s a concise guide to presenting your sample menu effectively.
Galley positions are one of our specialities, as one of our directors has extensive experience working as a yacht chef for 15 years on charter and private yachts. If you are applying for a galley role, investing time in developing a sample menu that showcases your culinary skills is essential. We also recommend preparing high-quality food photographs that you can share with potential employers. A professional Instagram account or a simple website is an excellent way to present your portfolio. This allows a captain or recruitment manager to easily view your work without needing to download large image files, which can be challenging on a yacht’s Wi-Fi.
Your sample menu should be tailored to the specific role you are applying for. For instance, if you are pursuing a head chef position on an 80m dual-season charter yacht. In that case, the expected standard is exceptionally high. However, if you are applying for an entry-level crew chef position, yachts are typically looking for a crew food menu that offers variety, healthy and exciting dishes, and budget-conscious options.
