A high-intensity, hands-on training program for professional chefs who want to work on private and charter superyachts, operate at Ultra High Net Worth standards, and be ready for real onboard service from day one.
Duration: 4 intensive days
Format: In-person training
Language: English
Class size: Max 16 chefs
Method: Real-world systems · Practical execution · Direct feedback
THIS IS NOT A COOKING COURSE
Yacht Chef Master is a professional performance training program — not a recipe class.
Life on board is not about creativity for its own sake. It’s about:
This program trains you to think, act, and perform like a Superyacht Executive Chef — not a restaurant chef adapting to a boat.
No fluff. No theory without execution. You don’t watch. You execute.
By the end of this intensive training, you will be able to:
This program is about performance, reliability, employability, and trust.
1. Superyacht Mindset & Luxury Service
UHNW guest psychology / Anticipation, personalization, and discretion / Designing the guest experience through food
2. Galley Operations, Safety & Control
Galley layout and workflow efficiency / Storage logic and contamination prevention / Cold chain management during crossings / HACCP adapted to life at sea / High-output systems without burnout
3. Provisioning, Menu Engineering & Creativity
Global provisioning strategies / Working with agents and local markets / Contingency planning and smart substitutions / Owner vs Charter menu logic / Creative gastronomy adapted to yacht realities / Practical workshop: 3-course yacht tasting menu
4. Charter Simulation & Career Launch
Yacht culture, hierarchy, and onboard protocols / Timed charter simulation with role-play guests / Direct professional performance feedback / Yacht-specific CV and portfolio review / Instagram & LinkedIn positioning for chefs / Contracts, rotations, salary negotiation & agency etiquette
Seats are strictly limited (max 16 chefs) to maintain training quality.
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If you want to work on superyachts, this is not an experiment.
It’s professional preparation.
Founder & CEO of Love To Italy Academy LLC, he leads the strategic development of training programs and international partnerships.
He is also Founder & CEO of Love To Italy Import Florida LLC, a company specialized in the import and distribution of Italian food, wine, and beer in the U.S. market, through which he works to bring Italian excellence to the United States through premium training and experiences.
Alessandro Sofroni
Founder & CEO
Ambassador & Nautical Project Director of Love To Italy Academy and Founder of Grace Unique Luxury Events, with experience in luxury tourism, international events, and the yachting industry.
An expert in the U.S. nautical market and a strong advocate for Made in Italy, she coordinates the Yacht Chef Training Program and leads relationships with shipyards, fleets, academic institutions, and luxury clients.
Grace Deagazio
Project Leader
Superyacht Executive Chef with international experience in high-end cuisine and the professional hospitality industry.
Winner of the Superyacht Chef Competition 2023 and Private Chef to UHNW clients, he leads the technical content of the Yacht Chef Program, bringing into the classroom a practical approach focused on real onboard operational standards.
Marco Tognon
Executive Chef & Lead Instructor