{"id":107115,"date":"2024-06-25T02:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T02:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/25\/below-deck-med-recap-captain-sandy-looks-for-new-chef-after-issues\/"},"modified":"2024-06-25T02:00:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T02:00:31","slug":"below-deck-med-recap-captain-sandy-looks-for-new-chef-after-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/25\/below-deck-med-recap-captain-sandy-looks-for-new-chef-after-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Below Deck Med Recap: Captain Sandy Looks for New Chef After Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.7%;\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Fred Jagueneau\/Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/shows\/below-deck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Below Deck\u00a0<\/em><i>Mediterranean<\/i><\/a>\u2018s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/sandy-yawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Captain Sandy Yawn<\/strong><\/a> is already in the market for a new chef after <strong>Johnathan Shillingford<\/strong> messed up several times.<\/p>\n<p>During the Monday, June 24, episode, Captain Sandy spoke with Johnathan about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/below-deck-meds-captain-sandy-defends-the-chef-refusing-to-wake-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the negative feedback she received<\/a> from the current guests.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe primary came to me this morning and said the spices are too strong and the eggs are too cold. I\u2019m not sure why that is,\u201d Sandy asked Johnathan, who responded, \u201cI was expecting the breakfast for 8:30 a.m. so I had it ready at that time. Obviously it was delayed because it was a slower morning. I tried to heat them up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sandy was shocked that Johnathan had the food ready before the guests placed their orders. \u201cBut eggs are to order, right? We want to make sure their eggs are to order,\u201d she emphasized while Johnathan noted that he would \u201ccheck in with interior.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-meds-biggest-drama-through-the-years\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Captain-Sandy-Hannah-Still-Angry-Following-Below-Deck-Med-Firing.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=55&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Captain Sandy: Hannah Is 'Still Angry' Following 'Below Deck Med' Firing\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Captain-Sandy-Hannah-Still-Angry-Following-Below-Deck-Med-Firing.jpg?quality=78&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-meds-biggest-drama-through-the-years\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Below Deck Mediterranean\u2019s Biggest Drama Through the Years <\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tAs soon as you step foot on a Below Deck Mediterranean charter yacht, you\u2019re guaranteed one thing: a whole lot of drama. Throughout its Bravo run, crew members like Captain Sandy Yawn, Hannah Ferrier, Malia White and more have been know to butt heads with each other \u2014 all with the purpose of delivering a [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a confessional, Sandy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/former-below-deck-med-stars-where-are-they-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed her concerns about working<\/a> with Johnathan moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor a chef to say to me that he cooked the eggs when breakfast was supposed to start instead of cooking to order is a huge red flag,\u201d she noted. \u201cBut at the same time, he did well last charter. We are mid-charter now, I have to give the chef the opportunity to show me that he can do this. Finish this one strong and then I will reassess the next charter.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:145.3%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3643015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Below Deck Med s Captain Sandy Starts Looking for a Backup for Chef Johnathan After Huge Red Flag 869 876\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=200&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=300&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=400&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=600&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=700&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 700w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=800&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 800w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=900&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 900w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Below-Deck-Med-s-Captain-Sandy-Starts-Looking-for-a-Backup-for-Chef-Johnathan-After-Huge-Red-Flag-869-876.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) calc(100vw - 6em), (max-width: 1000px) 80vw, 1000px\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Fred Jagueneau\/Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lunch later that day ultimately went well. However, for dinner, Johnathan once again was nervous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/why-below-decks-lee-weighs-in-on-sandys-never-wake-the-chef-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about making the guests \u2014 and Sandy \u2014 happy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a lot going on with this dinner because not only is Captain Sandy joining them but it is their last meal on the boat. There\u2019s a lot to prove,\u201d he explained. \u201cBeing a self taught chef, if someone asks me to make something that I never made before then I will make it. But if I make a mistake and the captain picks up on it then your job is at risk. It is getting hot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Johnathan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-franchise-stars-that-dramatically-left-during-their-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">got off to a rocky start when he admitted<\/a> that the first course was a dish he never made before. Sandy, who was at the table, wasn\u2019t thrilled with how Johnathan approached the situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen a client asks what is your recipe, maybe in the future don\u2019t say it is some grandmother\u2019s recipe. Just say it is a secret recipe,\u201d she told the cameras. \u201cYou don\u2019t want them to know you Googled it and it is someone else\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chief stew <strong>Aesha Scott<\/strong> was also becoming disappointed with the dishes she was serving to the guests. After the first night had a basic sponge cake, Aesha followed that up on the second night with another cake \u2014 this time a burnt version \u2014 with melted ice cream on the side.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s only charter two but I have myself questioning too many of the chefs dishes so I think I need to start maybe saying something to him,\u201d Aesha said on her own confessional.<\/p>\n<p>Sandy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/captain-sandys-below-deck-feuds-over-the-years-where-they-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was just as displeased after eating the dinner<\/a>, saying, \u201cThe entire meal was subpar. I am going to get through this charter and when the guests get off, I am going to have a very real conversation with Johnathan. But I am definitely looking for a backup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The episode ended with the guests calling Johnathan\u2019s food \u201cjust OK\u201d before leaving the boat. Aesha wasn\u2019t surprised after trying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-franchise-casts-candid-quotes-about-their-salaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not to weigh in on Johnathan\u2019s initial<\/a> menu choices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel like the comment about the food was definitely fair. It has been really hit or miss so far and I feel like he\u2019s got some average plating,\u201d she explained. \u201cI don\u2019t want to be embarrassed by any plate I put down next charter.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-captains-over-the-years-captain-sandy-and-more\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A-Guide-to-Every-Captain-in-the-Below-Deck-Franchise-Over-the-Years-From-Below-Decks-Captain-Lee-to-Below-Deck-Meds-Captain-Sandy-803.jpg?crop=0px%2C55px%2C2100px%2C1188px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"A Guide to Every Captain in the 'Below Deck' Franchise Over the Years- From Below Deck's Captain Lee to Below Deck Med's Captain Sandy 806\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A-Guide-to-Every-Captain-in-the-Below-Deck-Franchise-Over-the-Years-From-Below-Decks-Captain-Lee-to-Below-Deck-Meds-Captain-Sandy-803.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-captains-over-the-years-captain-sandy-and-more\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">&#8216;Below Deck&#8217; Captains Over the Years<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tOver the years, Below Deck fans have become familiar with many captains \u2014 and some made more memorable impressions than others. Below Deck, which premiered in 2013, explored the glamorous world of yachting and the not as beautiful behind-the-scenes situations that the crew must handle. The first season introduced viewers to Captain Lee Rosbach and [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The captain sat down with Johnathan to have another conversation about the food.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did have the food and it was salty. I\u2019m curious when you had the chef\u2019s choice, why did you choose chicken when you could show what you can do?\u201d she pointed out before Johnathan defended himself, saying, \u201cI was trying to see what I could serve that could satisfy all their preferences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sandy didn\u2019t accept the excuse while bringing up Johnathan\u2019s plating and desserts as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-decks-biggest-drama-through-the-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">She did praise the chef for the way he didn\u2019t<\/a> \u201close\u201d his mind in the galley like others might have in the past.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI appreciate that feedback. I pride myself on professionalism and part of that is being open to criticism. That is part of the job,\u201d Johnathan responded. \u201cI started self taught and I think it is important that the people liked my food and if they didn\u2019t I want to know why to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-stars-who-were-fired-over-the-years-photos\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Every-Star-Fired-From-Below-Deck-Through-The-Years-Promo.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=70&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Every Star Fired From \u2018Below Deck\u2019 Through the Years\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Every-Star-Fired-From-Below-Deck-Through-The-Years-Promo.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/below-deck-stars-who-were-fired-over-the-years-photos\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Every Star Fired From \u2018Below Deck\u2019 Through the Years<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBelow Deck and its spinoff series may be reality TV shows, but there can be real-life consequences for the crew\u2019s actions both on and off the ship. Over the years, stars including Hannah Ferrier, Peter Hunziker and Shane Coopersmith have been fired from their respective charters for a variety of reasons. Below Deck Mediterranean\u2019s Hannah [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Although the duo ended the talk on good terms, Sandy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/below-deck-mediterranean-season-9-everything-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immediately requested a \u201cstandby\u201d chef<\/a> when Johnathan left.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know we are only at charter two but the food has to be perfect from charter one. In the past, I have given second chances,\u201d she concluded. \u201cThe one thing I am not going to wait on is finding another chef just in case he doesn\u2019t come through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Below Deck Mediterranean<\/em> season 9 airs on Bravo Mondays at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/below-deck-med-recap-captain-sandy-looks-for-new-chef-after-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fred Jagueneau\/Bravo Below Deck\u00a0Mediterranean\u2018s Captain Sandy Yawn is already in the market for a new chef after Johnathan Shillingford messed up several times. During the Monday, June 24, episode, Captain Sandy spoke with Johnathan about the negative feedback she received from the current guests. \u201cThe primary came to me this morning and said the spices [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":107116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-107115","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107115"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107115\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/107116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}