Become A Yacht Chef Blog
So you want to become a yacht chef. Good — it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I'm Dean Harrison, an Australian chef, and I've spent the last 14 years cooking for billionaires, celebrities and crew on some of the world's most luxurious superyachts, up to 88m. Yachting gave me freedom — finan...
I've literally been hired every single way possible — through an agent, word of mouth, a fellow yachtie, LinkedIn and even Instagram. So take it from someone who's tested every channel: here's where first jobs actually come from.
Be where the boats are
You cannot break into yachting from your bedr...
Yachting is a word-of-mouth industry wearing a professional costume. Jobs are posted, sure — but the best ones are filled by "I know someone" before the listing exists. I've been hired through an agent, word of mouth, a fellow yachtie, LinkedIn and Instagram. Here's how the web actually works.
Crew...
The classic catch-22: boats want references, but you need a boat to get references. Here's how to break the loop — because everyone in this industry, including me, started with zero yacht references.
Land references count more than you think
A written reference from a head chef or restaurant owner...
Hundreds of chefs apply for the good boats. Here's what actually separates the hired from the hopeful — from someone who's been on both sides of it.
Versatility is key. I can't stress this enough.
My first yacht job wasn't won on cooking alone. The boat had a unique chef/deck position, and my PADI...
I've literally got a job every single way possible — through an agent, word of mouth, a fellow yachtie, LinkedIn and even Instagram. You are now on show to the world more than ever before. Your social media is the new CV. Remember that.
Pictured ~ M/Y Arience in Nice Harbour, France. Not the busi...
