COURSES

Super Yacht Chef Qualification

Turn your passion for food into an exciting, well-paid career at sea with our Chef Career Course. Designed specifically for aspiring chefs with little or no formal culinary qualifications, this comprehensive programme provides the practical skills, industry knowledge, and internationally recognised certification needed to break into the luxury superyacht industry.

Accredited by IAMI and IAMI GUEST, this career-focused course prepares you for the unique demands of working in a professional yacht galley. You'll gain hands-on experience in essential culinary techniques, food safety, menu planning, galley organisation, provisioning, and the high standards of service expected on board luxury vessels.

Courses included:

• 5-Day Chef Foundation course: This course is tailored for students without prior chef qualifications and aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to culinary skills in the context of yachting. This 5-day programme includes the IAMI GUEST introduction to yachting theory.
  • Who is it for: Non-Qualified chefs enrolling for certification.
  • Duration: 5 Days 
   

  Course Outline:

  Days 1-2: Basic Cooking Skills

  Includes instruction on mother sauces, preparation of chicken, meats, fish, etc., similar to the previous format.

  Day 3: Theory

  General discussion and in-depth insights into the theoretical aspects relevant to the industry.

  Students not presenting chef certification will need to do the ‘interior’ introduction to yachting course. A course manual will be provided to all students as an online manual for them to access once they have registered for the course.  This is a self-learning programme (online) which they will be assessed against using theory exams and discussions. Students will be required to complete a theory exam covering all course material at the end of day 1.

  Day 4: Practical Training

  Day 5: Practical Assessment (3-course dinner preparation)

• 10-day Chef Qualification (IAMI GUEST Superyacht Galley Chef): Ideal for individuals or qualified chefs looking to upskill for yacht culinary roles on yachts as well as those without formal qualifications who have completed the 5-day foundation course.

  Course Details:

  • Name: IAMI GUEST Superyacht Chef Career Course

  • Duration: 10 Days 

   

  Course Includes:

  • IAMI GUEST Superyacht Chef Course + IAMI Guest Certificate Fee

  • Consultation and Industry Advice

  • Visa Advice

  • Course Manuals

  • Professional Yachting CV Assistance

   

  Course topics include:

  • Advanced culinary skills with a focus on galley operations.

  • Plating and presentation skills

  • Teaches modern superyacht industry demands.

  • Emphasizes creative food presentation and cooking efficiency.

  • Food and Wine Pairing

  • Molecular Gastronomy

  • Bread and Baking

  • Processes for provisioning, planning, and sourcing ingredients and luxury produce globally.

  • Financial management and planning for Owner & Crew food budgets.

  • Financial management and planning of Charter Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)

  • Importance of stock control and turnover

  • Onboard storage regulations and managing restricted space issues.
   
  Upon successfully completing the Learning Outcomes & Assessments for the full IAMI GUEST Superyacht Galley Chef course, students will receive an International IAMI GUEST Certificate.