FINDING WORK
OPPORTUNITIES
As a Transient Chef you can travel while working as a Chef on some of the most beautiful Yachts and Estates in the world. Common spots for us to work are St. Maarten, Nassau, South Florida ,Newport, Manhattan, Sag Harbor, Monaco, Antibes and Cabo San Lucas. Estate work in the US can be in any city or state although Major Metropolitans such as New York, Chicago, LA and South Florida tend to have much more work available. It is not an easy job but the compensation is exceptional and includes some of the most amazing views known to man.
Previous Experience
A common misconception is that you have to be a high caliber Chef already in order to get a job on a Yacht or Estate. While that is true for the Executive, Head or Sole Chef, often times the Estate or Yacht is big enough to deem it necessary for other less experienced supporting staff such as 2nd Chef or Galley Hand. These jobs are usually filled with eager hardworking people trying to break into the industry.
HIRING AGENCIES
Crew or domestic agencies are the most common way Captains and Estate managers find qualifies Chefs. There are numerous agencies that provide this service to you for free HERE as long as you fill out each agencies usually extensive application. This process can take an hour or more per agency. You can find Crew Registration companies that will provide this service to you for a small fee here.