Sous Chef
Superyacht Galley · €3,700 – €8,500 a month
A Sous Chef on a superyacht typically earns €3,700 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 requires menu curation and an understanding of safety and hygiene standards. This is a collaborative role onboard most yachts. Once you become confident and competent, you will be given more responsibility to assist with provisioning, menu planning and plating, etc. At least two years of experience is required for this role.
| Yacht length | Monthly salary (EUR) | Monthly salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 40 m (70 - 130 ft) | €3 700 – €4 400 | $4 400 – $5 200 |
| 40 - 50 m (130 - 165 ft) | €3 700 – €5 200 | $4 400 – $5 200 |
| 50 - 60 m (165 - 200 ft) | €4 000 – €5 500 | $4 700 – $6 600 |
| 60 - 70 m (200 - 230 ft) | €4 400 – €6 800 | $4 800 – $8 200 |
| 70 - 80 m (230 - 265 ft) | €4 000 – €8 000 | $4 900 – $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.
These are the courses and certificates on the Galley career path up to this role.