Online, on-demand training designed for aspiring and active yacht chefs, cooks, and stews who want to launch their careers, refine their craft, save time on training, and elevate standards onboard. If you are exploring how to become a yacht chef, this package gives you structured knowledge before stepping into a yacht galley.
The Galley Department is the culinary heartbeat of a yacht — where artistry meets precision and every dish showcases the vessel’s commitment to five-star excellence. From flawlessly seared tuna for a private owner to a multi-course tasting menu for charter guests, the Galley team shapes the entire onboard experience.
Whether you’re preparing for your first season and need confidence before stepping aboard, making a chef transition from land-based kitchens into yachting, sharpening your skills while at sea, or managing a team and seeking a practical, time-efficient way to train junior crew — this structured course bundle delivers clear, high-value online learning and supports a clear yacht chef career path for those serious about working at sea.
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Galley Course
Galley Course:Learn the theory needed to work successfully in a yacht galley, developed with the Superyacht Culinary Academy.
Meal service is one of the most important contributors to the overall success of the guest’s experience.
Excellent service is achieved by being fully prepared. Knowing the names and stowage locations for each item required for each set-up will allow you and your fellow crew members to work efficiently and in synergy.
This module focuses on executing the tasks required to setup and serve the guests throughout their stay.
Elegant table set-up and impeccable service leave a positive impression on the guests. If you know what to do, you can prepare the table quickly and flawlessly under time constraints and be prepared for meal service without the guests even noticing. You will learn the sequence of service and general service principles to provide highly professional service and enhance the guests' experience during meal service and throughout the day.
What happens behind the scenes is imperative to the overall success of the meal experience.
In this module, you will learn when and how to clear the table, clean up after each meal, and manage your time efficiently to prepare for the next service experience - always working efficiently, quietly, and discreetly.
This module provides an introduction to the World of Wine.
Professional and confident wine service will enhance the atmosphere of the dining experience. You will learn the fundamentals of wine, covering the different geographical origins, grape varietals, styles of wine, storage, and service.
Good communication is essential for the safety and smooth running of a vessel.
It is also essential to the success of guest services. Communication is not something that can be textbook learned; it requires situational and context awareness. Employing simple practices can assist you in building clear communication skills. Effective communication is not just about what we say; it is also about listening, recognising non-verbal signs, and always providing feedback.
Our business is in the SERVICE industry and the client is king!
In module 6 we learn how one person’s customer service principles impacted customer service worldwide. You will be introduced to the four fundamental principles on how to take care of your guests to ensure they continue to come back and spread the good word.
Excellence in service is the hallmark of a luxury experience. The standard is to meet the guest’s expectations and exceed them. If it's not perfect, it's not right.
Excellence relies not just on executing service to the highest standard but going the extra mile to ensure the guests are happy and satisfied. Although getting the basics right is easy, creating and maintaining excellence in an overall positive atmosphere onboard is the ultimate goal.
Excellence in service is the hallmark of a luxury experience. The standard is to meet the guest’s expectations and exceed them. If it's not perfect, it's not right.
Excellence relies not just on executing service to the highest standard but going the extra mile to ensure the guests are happy and satisfied. Although getting the basics right is easy, creating and maintaining excellence in an overall positive atmosphere onboard is the ultimate goal.
Excellence in service is the hallmark of a luxury experience. The standard is to meet the guest’s expectations and exceed them. If it's not perfect, it's not right.
Excellence relies not just on executing service to the highest standard but going the extra mile to ensure the guests are happy and satisfied. Although getting the basics right is easy, creating and maintaining excellence in an overall positive atmosphere onboard is the ultimate goal.
Excellence in service is the hallmark of a luxury experience. The standard is to meet the guest’s expectations and exceed them. If it's not perfect, it's not right.
Excellence relies not just on executing service to the highest standard but going the extra mile to ensure the guests are happy and satisfied. Although getting the basics right is easy, creating and maintaining excellence in an overall positive atmosphere onboard is the ultimate goal.
The score for this course contributes towards an average final score after completing all the courses.
Service Course
Service Course:This course describes the tasks and duties of the service crew when preparing for and hosting guests onboard.
Meal service is one of the most important contributors to the overall success of the guest’s experience.
Excellent service is achieved by being fully prepared. Knowing the names and stowage locations for each item required for each set-up will allow you and your fellow crew members to work efficiently and in synergy.
This module focuses on executing the tasks required to setup and serve the guests throughout their stay.
Elegant table set-up and impeccable service leave a positive impression on the guests. If you know what to do, you can prepare the table quickly and flawlessly under time constraints and be prepared for meal service without the guests even noticing. You will learn the sequence of service and general service principles to provide highly professional service and enhance the guests' experience during meal service and throughout the day.
What happens behind the scenes is imperative to the overall success of the meal experience.
In this module, you will learn when and how to clear the table, clean up after each meal, and manage your time efficiently to prepare for the next service experience - always working efficiently, quietly, and discreetly.
This module provides an introduction to the World of Wine.
Professional and confident wine service will enhance the atmosphere of the dining experience. You will learn the fundamentals of wine, covering the different geographical origins, grape varietals, styles of wine, storage, and service.
Good communication is essential for the safety and smooth running of a vessel.
It is also essential to the success of guest services. Communication is not something that can be textbook learned; it requires situational and context awareness. Employing simple practices can assist you in building clear communication skills. Effective communication is not just about what we say; it is also about listening, recognising non-verbal signs, and always providing feedback.
Our business is in the SERVICE industry and the client is king!
In module 6 we learn how one person’s customer service principles impacted customer service worldwide. You will be introduced to the four fundamental principles on how to take care of your guests to ensure they continue to come back and spread the good word.
Excellence in service is the hallmark of a luxury experience. The standard is to meet the guest’s expectations and exceed them. If it's not perfect, it's not right.
Excellence relies not just on executing service to the highest standard but going the extra mile to ensure the guests are happy and satisfied. Although getting the basics right is easy, creating and maintaining excellence in an overall positive atmosphere onboard is the ultimate goal.
The score for this course contributes towards an average final score after completing all the courses.
Master essential skills in menu planning, provisioning, food safety, dietary requirements, galley workflow, plate presentation, and professional service — all at your own pace, entirely online.
Over 14+ hours of interactive lessons, videos, quizzes, and real-life scenarios
Access 66 detailed lessons across 17 modules covering yacht galley operations and food service standards
Unlimited login access — learn anytime, anywhere with flexible online training for 12 months
If you are not sure about starting a long-term career in the Luxury Yacht Industry access the world’s most comprehensive and succinct career guidance tool here, and find out what to do, when to do it, and where to do it, at your own pace.
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We recommend starting with the Introduction to Yachting Course.
This course gives you a clear understanding of how the industry operates, what each department does, and which career pathways may suit you before progressing further.
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