Behind the Scenes with Yacht Chef Dean Harrison: From Aspirations to Culinary Excellence | Rich AF

In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with acclaimed yacht chef Dean Harrison, aka @theyachtchef — a culinary creative who's cooked his way from Australian kitchens to the galleys of some of the world’s most iconic superyachts. Dean shares the real behind-the-scenes of yacht life: from pounding the docks in search of his first gig, to running the kitchen aboard Project X. He dives into what it really takes to thrive as a chef at sea, how to balance the constant travel with long-term financial goals, and why he’s building The Yachting Academy to empower the next generation of yacht crew. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Dean’s journey from land-based kitchens to yacht galleys ✅ The realities of superyacht life — both rewarding and relentless ✅ How social media helped build his personal brand ✅ Creating financial security while living a transient lifestyle ✅ The inspiration behind The Yachting Academy ✅ Diversity in yachting and future opportunities for crew ✅ Dean’s top lessons for aspiring yacht professionals 📩 Connect with Dean Harrison: 📸 Instagram: @theyachtchef 🎙️ This episode is proudly sponsored by Universal Tenders, your premier provider of high-end, innovative tender solutions for the luxury yachting industry. 📍 Address: 2700 SW 25th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Phone: (954) 849-6964 🌐 Website: universal-tenders.com 📩 Connect with Charl Minnaar: 📸 Instagram: @theyachtinginvestor 📘 Facebook: @TheYachtingInvestor 🌍 Website: theyachtinginvestor.com 🔗 More Links: linktr.ee/theyachtinginvestor 🚨 Don’t miss out! Subscribe for more expert insights on wealth-building, yachting careers, and financial freedom beyond the dock! ⚓👨‍🍳💸 #RichAF #YachtingInvestor #DeanHarrison #TheYachtChef #YachtLife #ProjectX #SuperyachtChef #YachtingPodcast #MarineEntrepreneur #TheYachtingAcademy #LuxuryYachting #CulinaryExcellence #UniversalTenders