Sole Chef 45m Private M/Y- ASAP start- huge salary $$$$

About mymuybueno and the Yacht
Join mymuybueno Private Chefs on an exceptional 45m private motor yacht as Sole Chef for an ASAP start through at least the end of September, with the potential to continue into an exciting Caribbean cruising program through winter 2027. This is a liveaboard owners’ program with a relaxed, low-pressure feel, combined with a truly huge salary package for the right chef.

The owners are onboard regularly but are very chilled and low-key. The season will revolve around quality over quantity: one significant 4th of July event, followed by occasional intimate lunches and dinners with a small circle of friends throughout the summer. From mid-August, you’ll be catering for a team of nine crew who place a strong emphasis on health, balance, and consistency.

What You’ll Be Working On
You’ll be fully responsible for the culinary operation onboard: provisioning, menu design, cooking, presentation, and galley management. You’ll create refined yet relaxed owner and guest dining experiences, while also delivering nutritious, flavour-forward crew meals. You’ll plan around an evolving schedule: summer guest usage, a maintenance period in Thunderbolt, Georgia (Oct–Jan 2027), and then a Caribbean itinerary including Trinidad and wider winter cruising.

The Role & Program Highlights
- Sole Chef role on a 45m private M/Y with liveaboard owners and a calm, respectful atmosphere.
- Huge salary on offer for a capable, independent chef who can hit the ground running.
- Light guest calendar: one major 4th of July party, then casual lunches/dinners for owners and friends every other day or so over summer.
- Very healthy crew culture: focus on fresh, nutritious, and varied menus that keep energy high and morale strong.
- Refit/maintenance period in Thunderbolt, GA from October through January 2027, then heading to Trinidad and cruising the Caribbean for the 2027 winter season.
- Opportunity to lock in a long-term, well-paid placement with excellent future cruising and the stability of an established program.

Why Join mymuybueno?
At mymuybueno, we specialise in placing exceptional culinary talent in roles that truly value their craft. You’ll be joining a program where food is appreciated, service is relaxed but high standard, and the environment is supportive rather than high-drama or high-volume. We champion chefs who care about ingredients, organisation, and professionalism, and we work closely with you and the yacht to ensure a strong fit and a smooth landing into your new role.

Who You Are
You are a confident, organised Sole Chef who thrives when you have full ownership of the galley. You’re as comfortable preparing vibrant, healthy crew meals as you are producing beautifully executed, unfussy yet refined dishes for private owners and their guests. You understand the demands of yachting, can provision cleverly in different locations, and keep your galley immaculate and compliant. You’re ready to pack and fly quickly, bringing a calm, positive attitude and a genuine love of cooking to a tight-knit crew.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right next step, and you can start ASAP and commit through at least the end of September (with strong potential to stay on for the U.S. and Caribbean program), we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via mymuybueno, ensuring your CV is up to date with relevant yachting and/or high-end restaurant experience, copies of your certificates and references, and your current availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted quickly due to the fast turnaround for this position.

- Take full ownership of the galley as Sole Chef, planning and executing all culinary operations onboard the 45m private motor yacht
- Design and deliver high-quality, seasonal menus for owners and guests, including a standout 4th of July event and regular small-scale lunches and dinners
- Create and maintain a very healthy, varied crew menu, ensuring balanced, nutritious meals that support crew wellbeing and performance
- Manage all provisioning and stock control for food, dry goods, and galley supplies, adapting to changing locations including Thunderbolt, GA and Caribbean ports
- Maintain the highest standards of galley hygiene, food safety, and organisation, including proper storage, labelling, and rotation in line with maritime regulations
- Coordinate closely with the Captain, Chief Stew, and other heads of department to align meal times and service style with guest plans and daily operations
- Work efficiently within the constraints of a yacht galley, ensuring minimal waste while maximising quality and consistency
- Adjust menus and service levels according to guest activity, from more elaborate event catering to relaxed family-style dining
- Support the yacht during the maintenance period in Thunderbolt, GA by adapting provisioning and menus to yard conditions and variable crew presence
- Represent mymuybueno standards at all times through professional conduct, strong work ethic, and a positive, team-oriented attitude

- Proven experience as Sole Chef or strong Head/Crew Chef on similar-sized private or charter yachts, or high-end restaurant background with at least one solid yacht season
- Valid B1/B2 visa and all required STCW and medical certificates up to date
- Ability to start ASAP and commit through at least the end of September, with interest in staying on for the maintenance and Caribbean cruising program
- Strong culinary skills across healthy, international, and modern cuisines, including the ability to cater for dietary requirements
- Demonstrated experience cooking for both owners/guests (refined, elegant plates) and crew (balanced, hearty, healthy meals)
- Excellent provisioning skills and budget awareness, with the ability to source quality ingredients in changing locations (U.S. East Coast and Caribbean)
- Highly organised, clean, and safety-conscious approach to galley management, including stock rotation, hygiene, and storage on a 45m vessel
- Calm, professional demeanour with the ability to work independently, manage varying levels of guest activity, and remain flexible around an evolving itinerary
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, fitting well within a small, close-knit crew of around nine from mid-August
- Fluency in English, with a polished and discreet approach to dealing with liveaboard but relaxed owners and their guests