Crew Chef

Superyacht Galley · €2,500 – €8,500 a month

What does a Crew Chef do?

A Crew Chef on a superyacht typically earns €2,500 to €8,500 a month, depending on the size of the yacht. Training for this step includes Certificate in Professional Cookery & Culinary Arts, Introduction to Yachting for Chefs, Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering and Certificate of Competence Ship’s Cook, on top of the basics such as an ENG1 medical and Basic Safety Training.

This role assists with cooking and cleaning, housekeeping and other service-oriented tasks. This position requires the ability to cook well but does not require significant superyacht experience, and being an enthusiastic home cook who has taken some short culinary courses is also sufficient.

Skills you'll need

Crew Chef salary by yacht size

Yacht length Monthly salary (EUR) Monthly salary (USD)
20 - 40 m (70 - 130 ft) €2 500 – €3 500 $3 000 – $4 100
40 - 50 m (130 - 165 ft) €3 600 – €5 000 $4 300 – $6 000
50 - 60 m (165 - 200 ft) €3 900 – €4 700 $4 600 – $6 100
60 - 70 m (200 - 230 ft) €3 900 – €6 500 $4 700 – $7 800
70 - 80 m (230 - 265 ft) €4 000 – €8 000 $4 800 – $9 600
80 - 90 m (265 - 295 ft) €4 300 – €8 500 $5 200 – $10 300
90 - 100 m (295 - 330 ft) €4 300 – €8 500 $5 200 – $10 300
100 m+ (330 Ft +) €4 400 – €8 500 $5 300 – $10 500

Typical monthly ranges. Pay varies with experience, the yacht's programme and whether it's private or charter.

How to become a Crew Chef

These are the courses and certificates on the Galley career path up to this role.

  1. Medical Fitness Certificate · find an ENG1 doctor near you
  2. Basic Safety Training · 30 training providers with upcoming dates
  3. Certificate in Professional Cookery & Culinary Arts
  4. Introduction to Yachting for Chefs · 1 training provider with upcoming dates
  5. Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering · 4 training providers with upcoming dates
  6. Certificate of Competence Ship’s Cook

Career path