Course Overview

Build the practical knowledge, culinary awareness and service standards needed for the yacht galley career pathway.

The Galley Package is a structured online training pathway for aspiring and active yacht chefs, cooks and stews. It combines the Galley Course and Service Course to build practical understanding across yacht galley operations, menu planning, provisioning, food safety, dietary requirements, inventory control, plate presentation and professional guest service.

Designed for self-paced learning, the package gives you structured knowledge before stepping into a yacht galley and supports both new entrants and experienced crew. You will learn how to manage and maintain a safe, organised galley, plan for guest requirements, control provisions and budgets, and work effectively alongside the service team.

Whether you are preparing for your first season, transitioning from a land-based kitchen into yachting, sharpening your skills while at sea, or training junior crew, the Galley Package provides practical, professionally structured online learning for the yacht chef career path.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the package you will understand:

• Yacht galley operations, chef duties, routines and crew care
• Galley management, cleaning, maintenance, procedures and safety
• Hygiene, contamination precautions, galley preparation and equipment
• Menu planning, guest preferences, food allergies, cultural and religious requirements
• Flavour principles, beverages and food-and-beverage pairing
• Provisioning, suppliers, port regulations and organising provisions
• Food inventory, stock control, budgeting and guest service planning
• Knife skills, food preparation, cooking methods and temperatures
• Serviceware, table linen and preparation for guest service
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner service drills, clearing and dishwashing
• Wine fundamentals, communication, customer service and professionalism