Jon Lees
Chef
Nationality: UK
PREVIOUS YACHTS: M/Y Zeus, M/Y Alibi, M/Y Volpini, M/Y Solaia, M/Y Oxygen.
Jon was born in Cornwall, UK. After training as a chef in Chester, he spent 10 years working across some of the UK’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants. His love for the mountains and snowboarding later led him to seasonal roles in five-star hotels and chalets throughout the French and Italian Alps. Jon eventually left life on land behind to further his culinary career at sea and has now spent the past 12 years sailing the world. He also spends extended periods in Asia, where he immerses himself in local cultures and cuisines, continually expanding his culinary repertoire while drawing inspiration from regional flavors and techniques.
WATERS CRUISED: U.S. East and West Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Panama, Southeast Asia, Bali.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Design personalized menus, handle provisioning and prepare exquisite meals for guests and crew. Oversee food budgeting, stock control, and manage the galley’s safety standards to ensure seamless operations.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: STCW, Level 3 Diploma Culinary, Advanced Diver, Ships Cook Certification, Hygiene Certification,
3rd Place Antigua Boat Show.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS: Snowboarding, skateboarding, running, gym.