Recruitment

Superyacht Chef Recruitment – Fast, Exclusive, Unmatched

Finding the Right Chef is Hard. 

Well, Not For Us

But We Get Why You’re Having Difficulties.

We get it. You don’t have time to sift through every supposed Michelin-starred galley hand who claims they can do 10-course tasting menus but burns a béarnaise.

That’s where we come in.

We’re TYA Crew, and we do one thing exceptionally well:
🚀 We place top-tier Superyacht Chefs on the best boats. Quickly. Efficiently. No BS.

Why Us?

We’re not just recruiters – we’re ex-yachties. We’ve worked the dinner services, done the crossings, lived the lifestyle, and we know exactly what makes or breaks a yacht chef.

More importantly, we have unmatched industry access. One of our founders, Dean Harrison (@theyachtchef on Instagram), is at the very heart of the yacht chef network. His reach, connections, and experience mean we don’t just find chefs – we find the right chefs.

We have access to more Qualified Yacht Chefs than anyone else! Guaranteed!

• 🎯 Precision Screening – We verify experience by asking real yachties who know the candidates, we check references, and always ensure the perfect galley and crew chemistry for your team. We know the galley is the heart of the boat, so we look for certified legends only!
• ⚡ Ultra-Fast Turnaround – Need someone quick? We do that better than anyone. Got more time for us to work our magic? Even better.
• 🛠 Chef Profiles – Every vetted chef comes with a personal report containing:
  
  • Verified experience & references
  • Sample menus & cuisine specialities
  • Video introductions
  • Key personality insights (because skill alone isn’t enough, chemistry matters)

How It Works (So So Simple)

1️⃣ Pay the Deposit – Instant, non-refundable, and deducted from the final placement fee.

2️⃣ Schedule a Call OR Fill Out a Quick Form – Tell us what you need in your chef.

3️⃣ We Source & Screen Top Chefs – Verified experience, references, and perfect galley chemistry.

4️⃣ Review & E-Sign the Agreement – Quick, simple, and an MLC requirement, but importantly we get going as soon as we get your requirements.

5️⃣ Receive Interactive Chef Profiles – Handpicked, fully vetted, and easy to review.

6️⃣ Choose Your Chef – Pay the Balance – 1 month’s salary minus your deposit.

7️⃣ Done. Get Back to Running the Boat. – No hassle, no wasted time.

⚠️ Peace of Mind: If it doesn’t work out? 90-day replacement guarantee and if we can’t deliver a pro-rata credit.