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EXPERIENCING WORLD TRAVEL, GOURMET FOODS AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES

Navigating the waters of estate & yacht chef life

a gLOBE TROTTING CHEFS RESOURCE GUIDE

 
 
 

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CV

is the acronym for the latin term Cirriculum Vitae; A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application. Otherwise known as a resume, the term is used by almost every Agency and Client you will apply to. Do yourself a favor and use the term CV as it is industry standard.

 

 

 

 

your CV PACKAGE refers to all documents you might have to present to a potential employer for job consideration

You only have one chance to make a first impression!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 When signing up for agencies it is best to join each and every one of them you can find to increase your odds of gaining employment.

 
 

Training & certifications

MANY OF THE JOBS YOU APPLY FOR WILL REQUIRE CERTAIN CERTIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE

Fire safety training portion of STCW95 class

Depending on the type of Chef employment you seek, you may need specific certifications and documents to be eligible for hire

 

PROVISIONING

 

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HELPING TRANSIENT CHEFS WORLDWIDE MAKE EDUCATED PROVISIONING DECISIONS

 
 

housing

 
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (Not a crew house)

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (Not a crew house)

Crew housing are homes that are available for short term yacht staff rental.

Typically located in major ports of call around the world,

Available daily weekly and monthly

private rooms, shared rooms and efficiency apartments.

ABOUT ME

 

 

        I am a professional freelance chef who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years. It is my hope that this website can help other chefs break into the industry,find work and find the best looking provisions and specialty foods around the world.   

 

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