Self - Chef is a fictional character portrayed by Ben Robinson in the TV series Below Deck.
They appear in 43 episodes out of a total of 171 aired so far and have accumulated 2484 positive votes.
The character of Self - Chef is mainly associated with Self - 2nd Steward, Self - Chief Steward and Self - Bosun.
Self - Chef is also portrayed by Adrian Martin, Matt Burns, Kevin Dobson, Rachel Hargrove, Anthony Iracane, Nick Tatlock and Leon Walker.
Episodes43
Cool Your Jets
episode S1.E1 july 2013The Honor crew welcomes their first group of charter guests; a gaggle of flamboyant fashion photographers. Kat makes a shocking discovery that forces her into an agonizing decision and Adrienne chews out Sam for failing to respect her authority.It's Not Easy Being Green
episode S1.E2 july 2013The crew enjoys a night out, but Kat enjoys a few too many cocktails. Meanwhile, the new charter guests, a wealthy hypnotist and his friends, come aboard and their special dietary demands tax the crew to the breaking point. After driving Kat and Sam especially hard, the uptight Adrienne agrees to a hypnotherapy session that will hopefully chill her out.Dude, That's a Dude, Dude
episode S1.E3 july 2013Sam and CJ take their flirting to the next level after a night out. The Honor's new charter guests are five single guys who enlist Dave and Eddie as wingmen in their quest to pick up women. After a night of trolling the local clubs, the charter guests bring back a special friend who isn't quite what they were looking for. It's Dave's birthday and his boyfriend has a very special surprise in store for him. There is definite dissent in the stewardess ranks as Adrienne, Kat and Sam continue to have big problems working with one another.Luggage, Luggage Everywhere
episode S1.E4 july 2013When a charter guest is highly inappropriate with Kat, her reaction to it puts her in very hot water with Captain Lee. In the aftermath of their hook-up the night before, Sam and C.J. are now unsure about the nature of their relationship. After an on-board alarm catches the crew off-guard, Captain Lee comes down hard on Aleks. The new charter guests are friends of Adrienne's, and to nobody's surprise, their annoying behavior makes life difficult for the crew, especially Ben and Sam. When a charter guest is highly inappropriate with Kat, her reaction to it puts her in very hot water with Captain Lee.I'm Living with the Devil
episode S1.E5 july 2013With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. Kat continues to deal with the obnoxious charter guests who have been very inappropriate with her. C.J. tells Sam he has feelings for her, but isn't sure that Sam feels the same way. Adrienne, Kat, and Sam have a heated argument about the division of labor on the boat. With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. When the crew gets a night out, Sam sets her sights on a few attractive guys in the bar, but C.J. is having none of it and does whatever he can to derail her flirting.Sleeping with the Enemy
episode S1.E6 august 2013At this point, Kat is completely fed up with Adrienne and begins hatching a plan to switch rooms in order get away from her nemesis. The charter guests throw the crew into a frenzy when they decide at the last minute to have an on board wedding. Ben's temperamental moodiness is starting to rub some of his fellow crew mates the wrong way. All the romance on the boat is making David very homesick for his boyfriend Trevor -- and the time apart is making David question whether yachting is the life for him. Adrienne is feeling ostracized by her crew mates, and it's taking its toll -- will she make it, or is she on the verge of breaking down?Naughty Yachties
episode S1.E7 august 2013Because of an unexpected charter cancellation the crew is left to their own devices for a few days. Unfortunately, Captain Lee has his own plans about how those days should be spent. When the captain sets up a surprise fire drill, Aleks takes the heat for the ill-prepared crew. One night the crew enjoys a nice beachside dinner off the yacht, but the boisterous shenanigans of a few leave Eddie and David fuming. Much to Kat's chagrin, Adrienne and Ben seem to be getting very close, and when Kat puts her feelings out there for Ben to see, she alienates him even more. And when she launches a drunken rebellion against the Captain, it may very well cost her job.There's a New Captain in Town
episode S1.E8 august 2013C.J.'s a rebel without a clue, and everyone's starting to take notice. When he outwardly defies both Aleks and Lee, he must suffer the consequences. Kat tries to figure out exactly where she stands with Ben, but Ben has a serious issue with the amount Kat drinks. Despite her better judgment, Sam devises a plan to spend some alone time with C.J. while the rest of the crew toils. The secret rendezvous blows up in their faces, threatening to destroy close friendships and leaving their jobs hanging in the balance.Land Ahoy... Finally
episode S1.E9 august 2013It's the crew's final charter and they're ready for the charter season to end, but their spirits pick up when a group of fun guests come aboard with energy to spare. Adrienne's overly friendly and flirty attitude toward the guests causes the rest of the crew to mock her mercilessly. The shocking, unexpected departure of one of the crewmembers leaves the staff reeling, but with one last charter ahead, they'll need to put their egos aside and work together to make this a smooth trip.Reunion
episode S1.E10 september 2013Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, the reunion brings Adrienne Gang, Aleks Taldykin, Ben Robinson, C.J. Lebeau, David Bradberry, Eddie Lucas, Kat Held, and Sam Orme to discuss some of the most talked about antics of the first season. Captain Lee also joins the crew to give his perspective on this season's charters.The Crew Tells All
episode S1.E11 september 2013Lost footage from the first season is revealed with never-before-seen cast interviews. Get a closer look at the outrageous hijinks of the charter guests and crew with Below Deck's "The Crew Tells All."Shut Your Porthole
episode S2.E1 august 2014Tempers flare on deck as the crew hustles to prepare the boat for their first group of charter guests, a larger-than-life group of fun-loving southerners. A rowdy, randy charter guest wants to get very friendly with new deckhand, Andrew. Meanwhile, sparks fly as new crew members Kelley and Jennice get extra flirty in their co-ed bunk, and a rookie mistake leads the crew to believe that one of their own may be a liability.Hex on the Beach
episode S2.E2 august 2014Kate grows increasingly unhappy with Kat's bad attitude and constant complaining, but is Kat acting out because she fears Kate and Ben are getting just a little too close? Andrew hopes to make amends for his mistakes by giving the female guests a special performance on the skydeck. As the crew enjoys a boozy night out at a beach bar, they probe for details about Kat and Amy's tense history until a frightening accident brings the night to a sudden halt.Mojitos, Mo' Problems
episode S2.E3 august 2014Kate is annoyed by the new charter guests and their ongoing demands for special attention. Andrew makes a stunning admission to Captain Lee that affects the entire crew. While Kelley and Jennice wrestle with their feelings for one another, things heat up in the galley as Ben gives a hands-on cooking lesson to his flirty female guests. Captain Lee's decision about tip distribution is made more difficult by whispers of mutiny from some of his crew.Charter Guest Soulmate
episode S2.E4 september 2014With some of his crew furious about the distribution of tip money, Captain Lee has to make a decision about how to handle Andrew. Kate is excited about a new charter guest who has very specific and refined requests, but Ben struggles to adhere to the precise demands. Stunned by an unexpected critique, Kate jeopardizes the whole charter, and her yachting career, when she takes matters into her own hands.Bitchy Resting Face
episode S2.E5 september 2014The Ohana crew struggles to pull off an elaborate and elegant 'White Party' for their charter guests, but they're very worried the combined fury of an angry Mother Nature and an even angrier Kate may ruin everything. The deckhands and the stews butt heads as they struggle with the personnel shortcomings of the boat, and things are made even more complicated when Kelley forces the issue with Jennice.Strains, Stains and a Big Pain
episode S2.E6 september 2014A night of fun turns sour when Kelley confronts some fellow yachties who insult Amy and Jennice. Ben and Kate struggle to accommodate a returning charter guest and her outspoken, rambunctious family. While accompanying the guests to a beach bar, Kat is blindsided by a surprise visit from her former Chief Steward Adrienne Gang.She'd Better Not Be Staying
episode S2.E7 september 2014The Ohana crew is very unhappy to learn Adrienne will be coming onboard as a guest, and when she blows the lid off the lingering tension between Kat and Amy, the boat erupts in total chaos. Kelley and Jennice's awkward tension is becoming noticeable to their crewmates and Amy feels isolated when Kat and Kate turn against her.New Kid on the Dock
episode S2.E8 september 2014Everybody is happy when the new deckhand, Logan Reese, finally arrives - and once the stews size him up, the fight for his attention is on. Amy has to call for back up when she's left alone on late-night service with a throng of hard-partying guests. Meanwhile, a startling accident at the dock makes Captain Lee wary of his own crew. The crew celebrates Kelley's birthday with a wild night out and romance is in the air once they all return to the boat.You're Grounded
episode S2.E9 october 2014After a night of partying, the Ohana crew has to prepare for a new group of charter guests, but simmering tensions between Amy and Kate and a lingering hangover for Kelley complicate everything. A harsh reprimand from Captain Lee drives Kelley to the brink, and a bad decision by Kate puts Amy and Ben in a bind as they struggle to create a special birthday celebration for a charter guest. After the guests depart, Kelley and Jennice make a definitive decision about their relationship.Premature Corkulation
episode S2.E10 october 2014Kelley asks Jennice out on a date, and it doesn't exactly go according to plan. Meanwhile, the new charter guests turn the Ohana sky deck into a stock trading floor and Logan turns on the charm towards the primary guest's model girlfriend. Fed up with the power struggles in the galley, Ben angers Kate by taking her off dinner service and putting Amy on instead and Kate and Kat are determined to watch Amy fail.Dry Land, Damp Eyes
episode S2.E11 october 2014Tensions within Ohana's crew reach their boiling point as they prepare for the season's final charter and the return of former charter guest Dean, who was the recipient of Kate's infamous "Penis Blanket" fury. After Amy drops the ball on dinner service, Kate forcefully steps in to take charge and her efforts to make the final night of the charter perfect depend on her whole team pulling together. Once the Ohana returns to port for the last time, the crew says their final goodbyes and the tears flow as Kelley and Jennice decide the future of their relationship.Crew Tells All
episode S2.E12 october 2014The Ohana crew share their opinions about what they really think of each other, their jobs, and the boat they called home with never before seen cast interviews and footage. As Amy musters up the courage to reveal the crew crush she's been hiding all season long, the deckhands reminisce about the disarray of the yacht and the constant fixes that kept them in a job.Reunion
episode S2.E13 november 2014Andy Cohen plays host to the crew of M/Y Ohana as they talk about the most outrageous and controversial moments of the season. From the truth behind Kate's "rocket ship" blanket art, to Andrew's dismissal from the boat and Kelley and Jennice's current relationship status, the crew leaves no stone unturned and takes an in-depth look at the past season and answers viewers most burning questions.What Took You So Long?
episode S3.E10 october 2015Captain Lee grills the crew as he tries to find out the cause of the galley fire and the inquiry leads to a contentious dismissal. In a fit of rebellion against Lee's decision, Rocky takes a dramatic, unauthorized dive off the boat leaving her crew-mates shorthanded and angry. With Captain Lee at his wit's end due to the ongoing chaos on the boat, his crew have to band together to create a special 50th birthday celebration for their charter guest, but an angry blow-up between Kate and Rocky could spoil the party. Meanwhile, A familiar face stirs things up when he joins the boat.The Real Housewives of Atlanta
episode S3.E11 november 2015"The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Cynthia Bailey and Claudia Jordan, along with family and friends board the "Eros" to celebrate Cynthia's birthday, but bad weather keeps them stuck at the dock where the crew must work extra hard to pamper their charter guests. Veteran deckhand Dave joins the boat, but his fellow "deckie" Emile proves to be the guests' favorite eye candy, and the ladies demand his constant attention. Chef Ben's return complicates his relationship with Kate, which quickly affects the rest of the crew dynamic. Meanwhile, Rocky is confused and hurt when she overhears Eddie making multiple derogatory comments about her.Dirty Laundry
episode S3.E12 november 2015Frustrations mount for Rocky over her job and Eddie. Meanwhile, Ben wows charter guests with a steakhouse-style dinner, yet his breakfast dishes fail to measure up, and Rocky divulges details about a secret affair.Loose Lips Sink Ships
episode S3.E13 november 2015The final dinner of the charter season is imperiled when Ben suffers a severe injury and he's forced to rely on Rocky for help. Captain Lee talks to Connie about her yachting future while Eddie explodes when he learns Rocky has been telling crewmates about their affair. The crew's celebratory bonfire gets extremely tense when Eddie and Rocky confront one another. Ben and Kate have a serious talk about the nature of their relationship. Kate and Amy marvel over their newfound friendship as the Eros crew part ways after completing a successful charter season.Reunion 2
episode S3.E15 december 2015Eddie and Rocky come clean about their laundry room affair. Kate and Ben try to figure out if they have a romantic future together. Meanwhile, Connie explains why she likes Emile better when his mouth stays shut and Captain Lee has a special dose of tough love for two members of the cast. Things get tense when Rocky claims she and Eddie continued their fling even after the end of the charter season.No One Said This Job Was Easy
episode S4.E1 september 2016Captain Lee, Kate, Ben and Kelley are joined by five new crewmembers as they prepare for a new charter season. The crew welcomes their first charter guests, a social media obsessed darling along with her friends. Kate is tasked with breaking in two new junior stewardesses. With added pressure of being a first time bosun under Captain Lee Kelley has his hands full with his headstrong senior deckhand. Ben and Kate must find their new middle ground as Ben comes to grips with Kateâ€ôs new relationship.What Happens in the Hot Tub Stays in the Hot Tub
episode S4.E2 september 2016Tensions continue to mount between Trevor and the rest of the deck team. Kelley starts getting close to a flirty, single charter guests and Kate and Ben clash in the galley. During their first night out, tensions reach a boiling point over Trevor's antics.Hair Models and Filthy Martinis
episode S4.E3 september 2016Kelley makes a decision on how to proceed with Trevor. The new charter guests prove to be a handful with a very pampered poodle. Ben and Kate clash again, while Kelley continues to deal with Trevor's poor attitude. Meanwhile, Kelley gets a call from a loved one and Trevor proves old habits die hard during the crew's second night out.That Tuna Is F@#!Ed
episode S4.E4 september 2016Trevor faces the wrath of Captain Lee after putting the crew's safety in jeopardy during their night out. Ben stresses over a charter guest with very particular dietary needs. Kelley and Nico both find themselves attracted to the same Stew and Sierra learns just how difficult it can be working with Ben.The Freak Comes Out at Night
episode S4.E5 october 2016Sierra makes a decision following a tense night with Ben. Meanwhile Kelley is challenged with getting through the charter shorthanded. A new crew member joins Valor. Nico takes his pursuit of Emily to new lows but will his romantic endeavors cost him his friendship with Lauren?The One Where the Charter Guests Almost Die
episode S4.E6 october 2016Captain Lee grows increasingly frustrated with Kelley after a series of missteps by the newly minted bosun. Kate is surprised by a visitor that rattles Ben's ego to the core. Kelley steps up his game in his pursuit of Emily. Meanwhile a terrifying boating accident leaves the lives of the charter guests hanging in the balance.Decent Proposal
episode S4.E7 october 2016Kate says goodbye to her girlfriend while Ben makes a heartfelt gesture to a fellow crew member. The Valor crew prepares a surprise engagement dinner for their guests. Captain Lee's patience begins to wear thin with Kelley. Kyle takes his admiration for Sierra to the next level.One Less Fish in the Sea
episode S4.E8 october 2016Kelley is angry with Sierra after he finds out how she treated a member of the deck team. Emily enjoys a night out with Ben while things get very heated between Kate and the exterior crew. Kyle gets his wish and takes Sierra out on a date.The Sea Was Angry
episode S4.E9 november 2016Psychics (that didn't know there would be rough seas), 30 knot winds, broken champagne bottles, and lots of vomit.Bombed by a Care Bear
episode S4.E10 november 2016Sierra loses her cool after Kyle pushes her patience to the limit. Ben's latest galley masterpiece ends up having a near lethal effect on one of the crew. Kyle finds a common bond with one of the charter guests and introduces the crew to a new side of him while Ben and Emily take their relationship to the next level.Bosun Blues
episode S4.E11 november 2016Captain Lee reprimands the crew for damaging a very expensive piece of the boat. Nico confronts Kelley over some long simmering issues. Dean Slover returns for a third charter trip but will Ben be up to the challenge of catering to Dean and his set of particulars? Kelley's managerial skills are put to the test when Dean throws an unexpected curve ball at him.Bemily
episode S4.E12 november 2016Kelley suffers the repercussions of stranding Dean on an isolated beach. Captain Lee makes a decision regarding the exterior team that shakes Kelley to his core. Kate grows frustrated with Emily's lack of attention to her job. Ben and Emily take their relationship to the next level and Kyle must decide whether or not to tell his girlfriend about his date with Sierra.Waking the Resting Bitch Face
episode S4.E13 november 2016Kate's patience grows increasingly thin with Emily and Sierra's work ethic. Sierra and Kelley have heated words. Kelley acclimates to life onboard with a new Senior Deckhand and Lauren and Nico grow tired of Kate's manipulative ways.50 Shades of Ben
episode S4.E14 december 2016Sierra spirals out of control. Emily questions if Ben is truly "just friends" with Kate. Kyle makes Ashley a very attractive offer. Kate sits Nico and Lauren down for a one-on-one chat and Ben crosses a line with Kate that changes the dynamic of their friendship forever.
- Cool Your Jets
- It's Not Easy Being Green
- Dude, That's a Dude, Dude
- Luggage, Luggage Everywhere
- I'm Living with the Devil
- Sleeping with the Enemy
- Naughty Yachties
- There's a New Captain in Town
- Land Ahoy... Finally
- Reunion
- The Crew Tells All
- Shut Your Porthole
- Hex on the Beach
- Mojitos, Mo' Problems
- Charter Guest Soulmate
- Bitchy Resting Face
- Strains, Stains and a Big Pain
- She'd Better Not Be Staying
- New Kid on the Dock
- You're Grounded
- Premature Corkulation
- Dry Land, Damp Eyes
- Crew Tells All
- Reunion
- What Took You So Long?
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Dirty Laundry
- Loose Lips Sink Ships
- Reunion 2
- No One Said This Job Was Easy
- What Happens in the Hot Tub Stays in the Hot Tub
- Hair Models and Filthy Martinis
- That Tuna Is F@#!Ed
- The Freak Comes Out at Night
- The One Where the Charter Guests Almost Die
- Decent Proposal
- One Less Fish in the Sea
- The Sea Was Angry
- Bombed by a Care Bear
- Bosun Blues
- Bemily
- Waking the Resting Bitch Face
- 50 Shades of Ben
Best moments10
- Kelley is angry with Sierra after he finds out how she treated a member of the deck team. Emily enjoys a night out with Ben while things get very heated between Kate and the exterior crew. Kyle gets his wish and takes Sierra out on a date.
- At this point, Kat is completely fed up with Adrienne and begins hatching a plan to switch rooms in order get away from her nemesis. The charter guests throw the crew into a frenzy when they decide at the last minute to have an on board wedding. Ben's temperamental moodiness is starting to rub some of his fellow crew mates the wrong way. All the romance on the boat is making David very homesick for his boyfriend Trevor -- and the time apart is making David question whether yachting is the life for him. Adrienne is feeling ostracized by her crew mates, and it's taking its toll -- will she make it, or is she on the verge of breaking down?
- Kate says goodbye to her girlfriend while Ben makes a heartfelt gesture to a fellow crew member. The Valor crew prepares a surprise engagement dinner for their guests. Captain Lee's patience begins to wear thin with Kelley. Kyle takes his admiration for Sierra to the next level.
- "The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Cynthia Bailey and Claudia Jordan, along with family and friends board the "Eros" to celebrate Cynthia's birthday, but bad weather keeps them stuck at the dock where the crew must work extra hard to pamper their charter guests. Veteran deckhand Dave joins the boat, but his fellow "deckie" Emile proves to be the guests' favorite eye candy, and the ladies demand his constant attention. Chef Ben's return complicates his relationship with Kate, which quickly affects the rest of the crew dynamic. Meanwhile, Rocky is confused and hurt when she overhears Eddie making multiple derogatory comments about her.
- Trevor faces the wrath of Captain Lee after putting the crew's safety in jeopardy during their night out. Ben stresses over a charter guest with very particular dietary needs. Kelley and Nico both find themselves attracted to the same Stew and Sierra learns just how difficult it can be working with Ben.
- Captain Lee grills the crew as he tries to find out the cause of the galley fire and the inquiry leads to a contentious dismissal. In a fit of rebellion against Lee's decision, Rocky takes a dramatic, unauthorized dive off the boat leaving her crew-mates shorthanded and angry. With Captain Lee at his wit's end due to the ongoing chaos on the boat, his crew have to band together to create a special 50th birthday celebration for their charter guest, but an angry blow-up between Kate and Rocky could spoil the party. Meanwhile, A familiar face stirs things up when he joins the boat.
- Captain Lee grows increasingly frustrated with Kelley after a series of missteps by the newly minted bosun. Kate is surprised by a visitor that rattles Ben's ego to the core. Kelley steps up his game in his pursuit of Emily. Meanwhile a terrifying boating accident leaves the lives of the charter guests hanging in the balance.
- Kelley makes a decision on how to proceed with Trevor. The new charter guests prove to be a handful with a very pampered poodle. Ben and Kate clash again, while Kelley continues to deal with Trevor's poor attitude. Meanwhile, Kelley gets a call from a loved one and Trevor proves old habits die hard during the crew's second night out.
- Sam and CJ take their flirting to the next level after a night out. The Honor's new charter guests are five single guys who enlist Dave and Eddie as wingmen in their quest to pick up women. After a night of trolling the local clubs, the charter guests bring back a special friend who isn't quite what they were looking for. It's Dave's birthday and his boyfriend has a very special surprise in store for him. There is definite dissent in the stewardess ranks as Adrienne, Kat and Sam continue to have big problems working with one another.
- With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. Kat continues to deal with the obnoxious charter guests who have been very inappropriate with her. C.J. tells Sam he has feelings for her, but isn't sure that Sam feels the same way. Adrienne, Kat, and Sam have a heated argument about the division of labor on the boat. With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. When the crew gets a night out, Sam sets her sights on a few attractive guys in the bar, but C.J. is having none of it and does whatever he can to derail her flirting.
- One Less Fish in the Sea
- Sleeping with the Enemy
- Decent Proposal
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- That Tuna Is F@#!Ed
- What Took You So Long?
- The One Where the Charter Guests Almost Die
- Hair Models and Filthy Martinis
- Dude, That's a Dude, Dude
- I'm Living with the Devil