About the Position

A 52-meter, US-flagged private yacht based in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced, self-directed Sous Chef to join an 11-person professional crew. The owners are based in Lauderdale — the Sous Chef may live aboard at 15th Street Fisheries or commute from home.

The vessel will travel to New England for approximately 2½ months this summer, with potential Caribbean itineraries planned for winter.

Primary Duties

• Cook daily meals for the 11-person crew
• Assist the Head Chef with provisioning and meal preparation for owners and guests
• Manage vessel provisions — ensure the galley is fully stocked at all times
• Execute all prep work so the galley is fully operational when the Head Chef returns with principals on board
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professionally run galley to the highest standard

What We're Looking For

• Diverse culinary skill set — comfortable with crew comfort food through refined cuisine
• Highly organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented in all aspects of galley management
• Self-starter who can work independently and take full ownership of the galley
• Clean, professional work ethic with high personal standards

Qualifications

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) — required
• Prior yacht experience preferred but not required
• Candidates without yacht experience must have strong restaurant or hotel culinary experience and formal culinary training
• Available for in-person interviews in Fort Lauderdale

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit all of the following:

• Photos of plated dishes (required — without these your application will not be reviewed)
• Current CV / resume — must be fully up to date
• Cover letter — if your CV does not reflect all recent positions, include them in your cover letter. Applicants with unexplained recent work gaps will not be considered.