Krista Lee Graham

Yacht Chef

Currently on M/Y Go · 5 months onboard

✦ Pro

I've spent 11 years, 6 months working onboard across 11 yachts, hold 10 certifications and have worked with 21 colleagues.

About Me

Fully qualified chef with extensive global experience across Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury yachts, and private households. Strong in galley management, menu development, budgeting, dietary/allergy catering, pastry/baking, and team leadership.

My Experience

M/Y Go — Deckhand

Nov 2025 – Present

M/Y Big Sky — Sole Chef

May 2025 – Nov 2025

Oversaw the galley during two demanding charter/private periods, serving 12 guests and 10 crew. Worked in remote regions of French Polynesia, delivering varied menus for international clients, broker events, family trips, and a passage from Australia while maintaining standards under challenging provisioning conditions.

TS Jade Wave — Stewardess

Apr 2025 – Present

Delivered guest-facing service, housekeeping detail, turn-downs, and smooth day-to-day cabin operations.

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My Certifications

Medical

First Aid at WorkENG1 Seafarer Medical

Safety & Sea Survival

STCW Basic Safety Training

Other

Certificate III in Commercial CookeryFood Safety Lvl 3Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, AustraliaFormal Culinary QualificationEng1 MedicalShips Cook CertificateFood Safety Level 2

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My Skills

certifiable

Scuba Instructor

technical

Welding (MIG/TIG)Watermaker ServicingHydraulicsVictron / Battery Systems

other

Silver serviceHousekeeping detailLaundry managementTable stylingGuest careGalley ManagementMenu DevelopmentBudget ControlDietary and Allergy CateringMichelin-starred ExperiencePastryBakingSeafood preparationMediterranean cuisineFrench cuisineItalian cuisineClassic American cuisineEnglish cuisineMexican cuisineSpanish cuisineGreek cuisineThai cuisineIndonesian cuisineIndian cuisineVietnamese cuisineChinese cuisineJapanese cuisineVegetarian cuisineVegan cuisineTeam LeadershipProvisioningRemote provisioningEvent CookingInteractive CookingAdaptabilityProblem SolvingProfessionalismCross-continent cruisingGalley SOP developmentKitchen ManagementPastry and BakingStaff TrainingMenu CreationCrossing PreparationWaterskiingStrong Work EthicCrossfitWakeboardingSkiing

My Education

UKSA — UK Sailing Academy

BSc Marine Engineering (Hons)

Marine Engineering

2016 – 2019

The Crew Academy

Interior Introduction

Service and housekeeping

Luxury Hospitality Institute

Guest service certificate

Service standards

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My Interests

WaterskisSkiingPowder skiingWakeboardSurfingCrossfitWakeboardingWaterskiingFreedivingKitesurfingGuitarPhotography

Gallery

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Krista Lee Graham