DEPT 03 — CULINARY

The Med Galley Academy

Fine dining at sea, executed at every service.

Our four-level culinary curriculum treats the yacht galley as a Michelin pass — classical technique meets the demands of cooking at sea for HNW guests.

Professional luxury yacht galley kitchen with stainless steel equipment

The Four Levels

04 Tiers
Chef preparing fresh ingredients in a yacht galley
Professional knife skills demonstration on board
LEVEL 01

Foundation

Food prep & galley fundamentals.

Essential knife skills, mise en place, food safety, and HACCP compliance — the building blocks for confidently running a compact, high-pressure galley.

  • Food Preparation & Knife SkillsMODULE
  • Galley Safety & HACCP FundamentalsMODULE
Yacht galley provisioning and stock organization
Crew meal preparation in a professional yacht kitchen
LEVEL 02

Professional

Provisioning & crew cooking.

Sourcing ingredients in foreign ports, inventory rotation, and balanced crew menus. Graduates run a tight galley that feeds guests and crew with care.

  • Provisioning & Inventory ManagementMODULE
  • Crew Cooking & NutritionMODULE
Chef plating a refined fine dining dish with precision
Advanced gastronomy technique demonstration
LEVEL 03

Advanced

Fine dining plating & technique.

Tasting menu construction, modern plating, sauce work, and advanced technique — for cooks ready to deliver Michelin-level guest experiences.

  • Fine Dining Plating & PresentationMODULE
  • Advanced Culinary TechniquesMODULE
Head chef leading a galley team briefing on a superyacht
Executive chef reviewing menus and provisioning plans
LEVEL 04

Leadership

Head Chef & galley management.

Team leadership, menu development, budgets, and supplier relations — the operating system for running a 50m+ culinary department. The pathway to Head Chef.

  • Chef Leadership & Team BriefingMODULE
  • Menu Planning & Galley ManagementMODULE

Career Pathway

Foundation → Head Chef
  1. 01

    Foundation

    LEVEL 01

    Food prep & galley fundamentals.

    Galley Assistant

  2. 02

    Professional

    LEVEL 02

    Provisioning & crew cooking.

    Crew Cook

  3. 03

    Advanced

    LEVEL 03

    Fine dining plating & technique.

    Sous Chef

  4. 04

    Leadership

    LEVEL 04

    Head Chef & galley management.

    Head Chef

Each level builds into the next — from Galley Assistant to running the culinary department of a 50m+ private yacht.