Chef Kyle Ripple opened Ripples in Motion, a chef placement agency. Ripple grew up in an Italian family with a love for food, but it wasn’t until 2020 that he decided to turn that passion into a career. After moving to Jupiter, Florida, he began cooking in local restaurants before attending Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale for yachting courses. He then began freelancing as a yacht chef, in addition to other private gigs. A friend in the golfing world connected him with players looking for a private chef during the U.S. Open, including Dustin Johnson, whom he worked for full-time over the past three years. With former clients reaching out for work and fellow chefs connecting for job help, Ripple realized he could help both and launched Ripples in Motion, a private chef placement agency and concierge service. Today, the placement agency has 200 chefs on its roster, placing chefs both ashore and on yachts. “A lot of private chef agencies have no experience of actually working on a yacht or working in a home. That’s where we like to separate ourselves,” Ripple said. Beyond chef placement, the company partners with 16 luxury high rises in the Southeast, offering residents cooking classes, catered happy hours, themed events (like Super Bowl Sunday and the Fourth of July), meal prep services, and personal in-house catering. He receives numerous requests from chefs looking to break into yachting and those looking to move ashore. “It’s a great platform for private chefs to get into these properties and showcase their skills,” Ripple said. “We’re here to provide these opportunities and help when needed.” Check out Triton's latest issue