RH · CHEF RIHO
RECRUITER / CAPTAIN / YACHT MANAGEMENT SNAPSHOT

The useful facts.
Up front.

A compact professional profile for deciding whether a conversation makes sense before requesting documents or scheduling a call.

Currently employed — selective confidential enquiries welcome
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20+Years professional kitchens
29–44mPrivate yacht experience
EUEstonian passport
3★The Fat Duck
QUICK FIT

Where the profile fits best.

Primary rolesSolo / Head Chef on yachts; UHNW private or travelling chef
Larger yachtsAlso suitable for senior sous-chef roles where brigade structure and package justify the move
BaseSlovenia / Mediterranean; internationally mobile
CookingMediterranean, international, fine dining, seafood, sushi, Nordic and Eastern European
Operating styleCalm, independent, discreet; menu planning, provisioning, inventory and dietary management
Riho Heinmets aboard a private yacht
MARITIME DOCUMENTS

Current professional readiness.

STCW Basic Safety RefresherValid to April 2031
Seafarer Medical Certificate (Cook)Valid to April 2027
Ship's Cook CertificateMLC 2006 · held
Food Hygiene & Safety Level 3HACCP · renewal 2028
PDSDHeld
Powerboat Level 2Held
CAREER SIGNALS

Restaurant discipline.
Private-service judgement.

The Fat Duck — three Michelin stars, Chef de Partie

Five-star Head Chef leadership with VIP and diplomatic service

Private yachts from 29m to 44m, including solo-galley responsibility

Long-term UHNW/private service and bespoke client assignments

Brigade leadership, restaurant openings and culinary consulting

WHAT TO INCLUDE

A useful first message

To assess a role efficiently, send the vessel or household type, location/programme, start date, rotation or leave structure, team/crew setup, contract terms and salary/package where available.

This avoids unnecessary calls for roles that are structurally wrong for either side.

Structured enquiry
DOCUMENTS & REFERENCES

Available for credible opportunities.

Current CV, food portfolio, certificates and written references are maintained separately from the public site. Certificate numbers and private reference contact details are not published.

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