Launch your culinary career at sea.
The Chef on a Yacht program is designed for aspiring yacht chefs who want to enter the world of luxury yachting with confidence. Through hands-on training and industry-focused guidance, you’ll gain the practical skills, professional mindset, and insider knowledge needed to succeed onboard and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
“Your gateway to a successful career in luxury yachting!”
Led by Dimitris Christofis, Executive Yacht Chef, a seasoned yachting professional with extensive experience aboard luxury sailing yachts (S/Y) and motor yachts (M/Y).
Duration:
2 weeks
Courses:
2 times per week
Intakes:
November 2026
Intakes:
November 2026
Modules
- Introduction to Yachting – yacht types, onboard hierarchy, daily operations, and basic seamanship.
- Restaurant Chef vs Yacht Chef – understanding the key differences, expectations, and working environments.
- The Role of a Yacht Chef – responsibilities, teamwork, guest interaction, and the complexities of life onboard.
- Certifications & Required Documentation – essential qualifications, certificates, and paperwork for employment in the industry.
- International Crew Agencies – how recruitment works and how to secure opportunities in the global yachting market.
- Charter vs Private Yachts – understanding the operational differences and the complete process before, during, and after a charter.
- Personal & Professional Skills – communication, adaptability, time management, discretion, and professionalism.
- Essential & Multi-Purpose Recipes – practical recipe development and menu planning for life at sea.
- Zero Waste & Sustainability – efficient provisioning, waste reduction, and sustainable galley practices.
- Challenges of the Profession & Crisis Management – handling pressure, problem-solving, and managing unexpected situations onboard.
Τhe programme:
- Aspiring chefs looking to build a career aboard professional or private yachts.
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Those seeking a dynamic career that combines culinary excellence, travel, and the unique lifestyle of yachting.
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Those seeking a dynamic career with strong growth potential and international opportunities.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed the knowledge and professional mindset required to step confidently into the role of a yacht chef and take the next step in their careers.
The programme offers:
- Advanced training in a short period of time
- Entrance into a wide variety of areas within the Culinary & Tourism industry
- Free access to numerous seminars
- Brilliant career prospects
- Professional recognition
- Networking
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