What does it take to become a chef in one of the most exclusive industries in the world?

This week’s episode is part of our Below Deck IRL: What It Really Takes to Work in the Superyacht Industry and Get Paid to Travel the World series. 

Host Kim Anderson chats with Chris DeMaillet, a seasoned chef with over 20 years of experience in the exclusive world of superyachts. From Michelin-starred kitchens to the high seas, Chris shares his journey and spills the tea on what it takes to thrive as a private yacht chef.

He breaks down the three must-important steps to kick-start your career in this competitive field, offers insider tips for landing your first gig, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at life in the galley (that’s yacht-talk for all you landlubbers!).

If you’ve ever dreamed of blending your culinary skills with a lifestyle of luxury travel, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. From delivering five-star service at sea to navigating the high expectations of superyacht life, Chris reveals what it’s really like to live and work in this extraordinary world.

Whether you’re ready to launch your yacht chef career or just curious about the glamorous (and sometimes demanding) life on the water, this episode will inspire and inform.

Tune in and learn how to turn your passion for food into an adventurous career—and get paid to travel the world in style!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The #1 trait for finding success in yachting has nothing to do with your skills
• Crew food versus staff food - what's the difference?
• Tips for creating your professional portfolio
• Day-to-day life of a yacht chef

RESOURCES:
Connect with Chris at Montclair Chef: Website, Instagram
Pick Up a Copy of Chris' Book: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Yacht Chef

WANT MORE of our Below Deck IRL Superyacht Series?
Tune in Here:

• Below Deck IRL: How to Work on Superyachts and Get Paid to Travel w/ Hugo Ortega #132
• TRAVEL TALK: Seaman's Airfare - The Travel Hack You Didn't Know You Needed #133
•  How to Become a Private Yacht Chef and Travel the World: Insights from a Superyacht Veteran #134
• Superyacht Jobs 101 - The Ultimate Guide to Crew Roles and Your Dream Travel Career #135

EPISODE DETAILS:
08:35 - Crew Food is not staff food.

09:08 - You're there as a chef to answer to the guests.

08:21 - One of the challenges is that you are alo

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