⛵ Sole Chef – 46m Private Yacht, San Diego to Mexico

🍽 Opportunity A 46-metre motor yacht based out of San Diego is hiring a permanent Sole Chef to run the galley solo for a crew of seven, cruising between Southern California and Mexico's Eastern Pacific coast. Unlike the rotational or seasonal yacht postings that dominate this market, this is a standing, year-round position on a US-flagged vessel — fine-dining execution expected, but without the churn of a charter calendar. 👨‍🍳 Role - Handle all meal preparation and presentation for a crew of seven, solo - Plan menus and source ingredients across US and Mexican ports - Manage galley inventory and provisioning - Adapt cooking to a range of individual dietary needs on board - Maintain fine-dining standards in a working yacht galley 🌎 ChefJobs Abroad Analysis San Diego-to-Mexico cruising means warm-water routes, real port variety, and a job that doesn't hinge on the European charter season the way most yacht chef work does. Because it's a permanent post rather than a seasonal or relief contract, it suits someone who wants yacht-galley work as a career rather than a string of short gigs — a genuine trade-up for a fine-dining cook tired of restaurant hours who wants the ocean lifestyle without giving up steady, year-round employment. The catch: it's US-flagged, so only chefs who already hold a US passport or Green Card can apply. ✅ Best Fit - Chefs with 1–2 years of yachting experience and a fine-dining restaurant background - US citizens or Green Card holders looking for steady, non-seasonal yacht work - Sole-charge cooks comfortable running a galley without a second chef or backup crew - Anyone who wants warm-water Pacific cruising over the Mediterranean charter circuit - Candidates who can manage provisioning and menu planning independently, port to port - Not a fit for chefs needing sponsorship — the vessel's US flag restricts eligibility to US passport/Green Card holders