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Chef / Stewardess

We are currently seeking a Cook/Stew for a 25m+ private S/Y.

They will be sailing the Med this summer and attending the America's Cup. Possible winter in the Caribbean.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience cooking on yachts of a similar size. The family enjoy fr...

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Job ID: #7133 Job Type: Full Time Start Location: Spain Start Date: 21 May 2024 Couples Job: Deckhand Qualifications (Essential): STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010), ENG1 (or equivalent Seafarer's Medical Certificate) Min Yachting Experience: None Gender Required: Any Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

Cook/Stewardess

Experienced Cook/Stewardess position available for a Private 98Foot M/Y

Seeking an experienced Med based Cook/Stewardess This can be a seasonal or permanent position for the right candidate. Only considering candidates that are currently based in the Mediterranean.

Start: By June 1st Location: Palma - Cruising France and Italy Package: $5,000-$6,000 per month

Skills: Minimum 1 year experience as a Cook/Stew on similar size vessels Excellent cooking skills with a flair of varied menus Strong interior skills with great attention to detail Professional Appearance

Qualifications: STCW (Fully Updated) Seafarer's Medical Certificate Food safety and Hygiene L2 Schengen Visa (If applicable)

Females only due to cabin arrangements

Point of contact: Sharryn Matte [email protected]

50 meter private/charter yacht is looking for an experienced FEMALE charter Chef. Palm Beach based with trips to the Bahamas. Great Captain. Must be in South Florida to interview in person. Point of contact is [email protected]

Female Chef- 30m private

Seeking a well presented, experienced female Chef for a private 31m M/Y that is based in the Bahamas.

English must be your first language.

We would love someone with a culinary degree but this is not mandatory.

Owners like simple, well presented meals. Mediterranean and American dishes for the most part.

This is not a heavily used vessel so it allows for having a work / life balance. Crew of 4 in total. Nice owners/family.

Non smoker/vaper, No large visible tattoos or piercings

B1/B2 visa, STCW, ENG1

Start date: ASAP Salary: $ 6250-7500 DOE and qualifications. 60 days leave per year (not taken all at once)- spring and fall, 13th month bonus, medical insurance

Point of contact is [email protected]

38m MY Private Based in Turkey Contract till end of October. The owners have their own traveling chef who will nearly always be onboard when they are, so require someone who is able to support the traveling chef with their workload when they are onboard. Salary DOE

Point of contact [email protected]

30m Private SY cruiser/racer 3 crew looking for Stew/Cook Starting asap Responsible for managing the interior and service, as well as assisting on deck when necessary. Sailing experience, a bonus. Min 2 seasons of experience. Seasonal, could turn permanent Based in Italy. Salary DOE

30m MY Looking for Female Chef Private and Charter Based in SOF Immediate start till October Salary DOE

Cook required 24m MY based out of Monaco ASAP start date Permanent position This is a commercial yacht so candidates should have a good knowledge of all cuisines. 3 crew, up to 8 guests Salary - DOE

*** PLEASE NOTE: MCA 200gt or Capitanne 200gt license required as this is a Monaco flagged yacht.***

The point of contact for this position is [email protected] .

Crew Cook/Stewardess

44 meter private yacht is looking for a crew cook/stewardess. The yacht is based in West Palm Beach for 8 months a year and in Fort Lauderdale for 4 with trips to the Bahamas. When the owner comes on board, he brings his own Chef. 7 crew CI flagged Can live a shore. 38 days leave per year Point of contact is [email protected]

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DC4043 – ROTATIONAL OWNERS HEAD CHEF REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT

Start date: May 2024 Itinerary: Mediterranean Experienced Head Chef required for a 100m+ MY. You must have experience from an 70m+ MY in a similar role. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS Previous experience from 70m+ MY STCW95 ENG1 PACKAGE Salary: 8000-9000 EUR 3:1 rotation Flights Medical cover

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A Yacht Chef is a position integral to ensuring that guests have an amazing yachting experience by creating unique and unforgettable meal experiences. 

Gastronomy and the art of fine dining has become as integral a part of the superyacht experience as the water itself. Superyachts offer the ultimate luxury escape, and that must be reflected in the exquisite food served to guests throughout their time onboard. A Yacht Chef is the mastermind behind creating unique and unforgettable meals. 

A yacht Chef is predominantly in charge of guest and crew meals and managing all aspects of running the galley. Superyacht guests are accustomed to eating at the best restaurants and unsurprisingly because of this, expectations can be very high. Superyacht Chefs are therefore expected to provide a wide range of cuisine, adapt to different dietary requirements, deliver high-quality food prepared upon request and keep the crew well fed.

The galley will run with different chefs depending on the size of the yacht:

• Head Chef — The Head of the galley and as such the chef responsible for all the food that is served. On some yachts this is a Sole Chef role, whilst on others the role will involve managing other Chefs.

• Sous Chef — This role works closely with the Head Chef, assisting them and potentially covering for them in their absence. Every yacht is different, so on some yachts the Sous Chef is also in charge of preparing crew food, while other yachts may have both a Sous Chef and a Crew Chef.

• Crew Chef — This role is primarily focused on cooking for the crew of the yacht. A Crew Chef is a role usually found on larger superyachts where the number of crew is greater, so a separate Chef will be employed to make sure the crew’s needs are met.

• Galley Hand — A Galley Hand is normally found on yachts over 100m in length. Depending on the type, size and itinerary of the yacht, the duties of this role can include meal prep, galley cleaning and assisting with crew food.

• Cook/Stew — This position is more common on smaller yachts and is often split between cooking and Stew duties, or assisting with Stew duties, depending on the size of the yacht. Some vessels hire a Cook/Stew in the winter to cook for the crew and help with interior duties.

What does a yacht Chef do? | Yacht Chef Job Description

The main priority for a yacht Chef is to make sure that everyone on board has an unforgettable meal. A yacht Chef has access to the best quality ingredients available, so it is up to them to use their creativity to produce the most awe-inspiring dining experience. 

A Chef onboard some of the most advanced yachts in the world has the opportunity of experimenting with some of the finest quality ingredients in the world, and often not easily acquirable on land jobs. They may be asked to spontaneously pull out ‘all the stops’ and let their imagination run wild. Or, they might be requested to provide innovative and exciting meals for guests with strict dietary restrictions. 

As a yacht Chef, adaptability is key. Some guests may want simple home cooking; if they ask for a burger, it's up to the Chef to make it the best, tastiest burger that they have ever eaten! If the guests want spaghetti carbonara, they need to make it taste like an Italian grandmother’s spaghetti carbonara! 

While Chefs still have a certain budget to stick to, one difference between working on a yacht and in a restaurant is that they don’t have to worry about trying to make a profit. All they need to do is keep the owners, guests and crew happy. 

As well as creating stand-out meals, Chefs are in charge of budget management,  provisioning, and ensuring that the galley adheres to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. It is their responsibility that everything runs smoothly in the galley. A Chef works closely and liaises often with the Chief Stew , to ensure that guests receive a seamless streamlined service from the galley to the table.

The responsibilities of a yacht Chef include:

Meal preparation for both guests and crew

Daily menu planning 

Liaising with the Chief Stew or Head of Service to deliver seamless service

Food provisioning and inventory checks

Organisation of the galley and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene 

Supervision of a team of Chefs (depending on the size of the yacht)

Budgeting and accounting

Soft and hard skills required to be a yacht Chef

Yacht Chefs should show real passion and enthusiasm for what they do: many successful yacht Chefs do stages and additional training during their time off. The ideal candidate demonstrates a diverse repertoire, flexible and adaptable qualities, and the ability to work well under pressure.

The skills of a good yacht Chef include:

A genuine passion for cooking

Diverse knowledge of produce and the ability to provision all over the world

Menu planning knowledge

Ability to skilfully multitask

Ability to handle criticism 

Creativity 

Presentation skills

Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

Organization and time management skills

Cleanliness and hygiene

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Mandatory certificates needed to work on board a yacht 

All crew members regardless of position and seniority need to have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, along with a recognised Seafarers medical certificate, the most popular being the ENG1 which is issued by an MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) professional medic. 

Without these two certificates, it is not possible for crew to work on board a yacht and a Recruiter will not be able to assist you in finding work onboard a yacht.  For more information about mandatory certificates please visit our Mandatory Certificates Guide .

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Captain – 50m+ Private/Charter – Rotation

Deck / Permanent

Posted By Simon Ladbrooke

Posted Date Fri 17 May 2024

Closing Date Fri 31 May 2024

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• We are looking for an experienced Captain to join a 50m+ motor yacht. 
• Fantastic opportunity to join a well-maintained motor yacht with experienced owners who value the crew.
• You must hold a Master 3000 licence and have 2- 3 years Captains experience on a similar size yacht.
• Great health and fitness culture onboard with all crew on some form of rotation.
• The yacht is primarily based in the Caribbean and US East Coast so you must have good cruising knowledge of those areas as Captain.
• Rotation is typically 2:2, with some flexibility depending on the schedule.
• A good remuneration package is offered with additional benefits.
• Start Date – August 2024.
• Please ONLY apply via the Quay Crew website, shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Deck / Medic – 70m Private – World Cruising

Posted By Bekah Edenbrow

• A 70m Private M/Y is looking for a Qualified Deck / Medic to join them by the end of June – to be successful you must have a Paramedic Qualification or similar – this is non-negotiable.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join an incredible world-cruising programme with a dual season itinerary. Previous yachting experience is also essential and having your YMO in hand would be appealing.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in Hospitals or the Ambulance service, or on the front line as a First Responder or Paramedic. You must have experience dealing with trauma as well as distributing and controlling medicines and supplies. 
• This role will be a Dual Role; Deck / Medic. Your duties will include being responsible for all medical areas and supplies onboard, working closely with Medaire, medically training the crew and running drills as well as working with the rest of the deck team out on deck. Experience driving large tenders and being familiar with daily deck operations would be hugely favoured.
• The ideal candidate will be switched-on, mature, and able to work well under pressure. They would like to find someone who likes to keep themselves fit and active, someone with an interest in surfing or any other watersport, that could fit seamlessly into the current crew dynamic.
• On offer is a package of $5,000 USD along with a 2:2 rotation.

Housekeeping Stew

Interior / Permanent

Posted By Sophie Wells

Posted Date Wed 15 May 2024

Closing Date Wed 29 May 2024

• Our client is looking for a housekeeping stew to join this 80, dual season, private vessel
• The boat has new owners who are excited to use their vessel, they will be cruising the Med for the upcoming season, and then further afield in the winter!
• The ideal candidate will have at least a season of experience on a large MYs, or land-based experience in high-end hotels as a housekeeper
• Candidates must be happy and enthusiastic about being part of the housekeeping team, they have high standards onboard so you must be ready to hit the ground running
• The crew onboard are a mix of nationalities, who all get along very well and enjoy crew bonding activities 
• The captain onboard is big into crew training, and is very encouraging of crew gaining experience and upskilling
• It would be beneficial if candidates could speak Polish
• Start date:ASAP
• Salary: 3000 euro
• our client is looking for a stewardess to join this lovely 80m new build vessel currently in the yard but due to launch in the summer
• The first boss trip will commence in July, so to start you will have 6 weeks to get used to the boat and learn the basics before having guests on. This is an excellent time to join and familiarise yourself with the crew and boat.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to learn and get stuck into an established team of experienced peers
• Candidates must have at least a season of experience and have a good understanding of all areas within the interior.
• The team is a lovely mix of personalities and nationalities so they would like someone who can fit in with them – they are not big partiers but do enjoy bonding all together. 
• Start date: 1st June

Posted Date Tue 14 May 2024

Closing Date Tue 28 May 2024

• Our client is looking for a qualified Nurse/ Paramedic Stew to join this brilliant 90m, private MY, world cruising, time-for-time rotation after trial.
• This is an incredible vessel, with excellent crew longevity, established HOD's and a lovely family-feel crew
• The correct candidate will be a qualified and registered nurse or paramedic who has dealt with trauma, emergency & accident situations and has worked in their land-based field for some time before entering yachting!
• Ideally, candidates will have some yachting experience too
• This is a dual role, split between medical duties and being part of the wider interior team helping out in housekeeping or wherever needed
• This is a busy private vessel, with lovely owners who take good care of their crew
• They have a very interesting literary, travelling the east coast of America right now!
• Someone confident, bubbly and outgoing would suit the rew best
• Salary: 5500 USD
• Start date: 15th June
• Leave: 2:2 rotation 

Posted By Tom Rose

Closing Date Sun 09 Jun 2024

• 50m Single Season Private Motor yacht are looking for a Bosun to join them ASAP

• This is a great opportunity for an experienced Deckhand looking to make the step up into Bosun onboard a busy yacht with a good team and a solid watersports set up

• They are looking for someone with 2+ years experience, Yachtmaster in hand and ready to hit the ground running!

• The yacht will be cruising the Med this Summer with a good amount of owner usage and winters will be spent in the Med – home port TBC shortly!

• Experience driving Jet drive smaller tenders would be an advantage and also a solid understanding of maintenance and watersports set up

• The yacht runs with a nice team, good dynamics and everyone works closely together to ensure the yacht is run to high standards

• On offer is a package of 4000 Euros, 60 days leave, training budget with time off in the Winter for additional courses, bonus scheme currently being reviewed and TBC

Dive Instructor – 70m Private/Charter – Dual Season

• A 70m Private/Charter Motor Yacht is looking a Deckhand / Dive Instructor to join them ASAP
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known charter boat with outstanding HOD’s who, with the support of the yacht owner, are committed to developing an exceptional working environment for crew. 
• The vessel is predominantly based between the Mediterranean and Caribbean but will be world cruising to locations such as the Pacific and Central America in the near future. 
• To be successful, you must be a qualified PADI Dive Instructor – this is non-negotiable. They will consider green candidates; however, you must have a strong dive centre background.
• This is not a Dive Orientated Programme and is only Dive Heavy during the occasional owner and charter trip – therefore you must be happy being on deck.
• They have a strong focus on in-house training to develop your skills and knowledge as well as a generous annual training budget for all crew.  
• On offer is a salary of €3,200 EUR on a 5:1 rotation, alongside a busy charter schedule with historically good tips, and a 13 th month bonus.

Beautician Stew

• Our client is looking for an experienced Beautician Stew for this heavy charter, dual season, 100m MY.
• This is a very high-profile, busy charter vessel with a busy schedule planned for the upcoming Med season so candidates must be willing to hit the ground running!
• Candidates must be qualified in facials, nails, massage and any other beauty skills that would be greatly appreciated
• When not giving treatments you will be part of the wider interior team, predominately in housekeeping, so you must be genuinely happy with this and a true team player
• The crew have a supportive, family-feel. They all help each other and work together for the same outcome. They must find someone who wants to gel and fit in. and become part of their tight-knit 'boat family'
• Start date: ASAP, this week!
• Salary 3500 (with tips split evenly, historically very generous)
• Leave: 60 days

Sole Engineer – 40m+ – Single Season

Engineer / Permanent

Posted By Alice Hay

Posted Date Mon 13 May 2024

Closing Date Mon 27 May 2024

We're working with a 40m+ MY who are looking for a Sole Engineer to join their crew.

This will be for a summer of cruising with guest on, followed by boat shows and then a 'babysitting' role until the yacht sells. 

• The current owners will be using the yacht over the summer season until the 1st of August. 
• Following on from this, the yacht will attend both the Cannes & Monaco boat shows. She will then sit alongside in Genoa. 
• This is a 'babysitting', sitting alongside role with no guests on from August, you will therefore have weekends off after this time. 
• Open ended permanent contract as it is unknown when the yacht will sell. Potential to remain on board if new owners require an engineer. 
• Current yacht ticket requirements are Y3, 2nd eng unlimited or equivalent. 
• Salary is €8,000 per month. 
• 60 days leave. (Weekends off once owners have departed). 
• Start date is latest 27th May. 

Temporary 3rd Engineer – 120m+ – Med cruising

Engineer / Contract

We're working with a 120m+ Northern European build yacht who are looking for a temporary 2nd/3rd engineer to cover a team members leave. 

• The yacht will be cruising in the Med with guests on for the duration of the contract. 
• You must have prior large yacht experience, on 80m+ yachts. 
• You must hold your 2nd engineer unlimited or equivalent ticket. (If you have only been 3rd engineer in the past, but hold your 2nd eng unl / have recently achieved this – you will be considered). 
• The contract is for 10 weeks. 
• Whether you join as temp 2nd or temp 3rd will depend on your experience. 
• Starting ASAP but latest 20th May. 

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 80m – Charter

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a 2nd engineer to join an 80m Northern European build, on a rotational basis. 

• You  must  hold a 2nd engineer unlimited ticket or equivalent to be considered for this role. 
• The yacht is dual season, private and charter – heavily used with regular charters booked, great tip earning potential. 
• You must be a team player, sociable, proactive and positive. 
• The rotation is 10 weeks on / off.
• Salary is €6500 – €8500 depending on experience. For clarity, the higher end is for someone who has proven longevity on a similar size yacht and has held their 2nds ticket for a number of years. 
• Start date is 21st July. 
• Our client is looking for an experienced Chief Stew for this 55m, private, single-season MY currently in Europe.
• The ideal candidate will have previous chief stew experience or 2nd Stew experience on a large, well-established MY.
• Candidates must have leadership experience, be confident in running a team and handle all admin duties such as accounts, budgets, provisioning, stock rotation, scheduling and creating work-lists.
• This is a lovely vessel, with great owners who use the boat frequently throughout the summer months. In the winter the boat is based in Europe, and the crew live aboard with a good work/ life balance of Monday – Friday working hours. 
• This would suit a candidate looking for stability, and longevity and to lead a fresh young team.
• Lovely owners who typically use the yacht from May to September, cruising the western and central Med.
• The yacht is professionally managed and maintained to a very high standard.
• Salary: 7000 euro
• Leave: 90 days
• Start date: ASAP

Stew Beautician

Posted Date Fri 10 May 2024

Closing Date Wed 22 May 2024

• Our client is looking for a qualified Beauty Stew (massage, facials, nails) to join this well established, 70m, private MY currently in Europe
• This is a dual-season, private vessel with lovely personable owners from the US
• The ideal candidate will have land-based spa experience and extensive beauty qualifications. You must be qualified in a range of massage styles as well as manicures, pedicures and facials. 
• Candidates should have at least 6 months or more yachting experience
• This is a dual role, split between spa and housekeeping. You must be happy to be part of the wider interior team and a true team player
• The vessel is currently in France and has a busy Med Season up ahead
• Salary: 3500 euro
• Candidates in Europe will be given preference at this stage

Posted Date Thu 09 May 2024

Closing Date Thu 23 May 2024

• Our client is looking for an experience Sa Stew to join this incredible, world cruising, 100m private MY
• This is a fantastic vessel, with a very exciting literary, currently in the US with plans to cruise Alaska and Hawaii soon
• B1B2 visa is essential for this role! Please do not apply if you do not already have a B1B2 visa in hand. Unfortunately candidates without this will not be considered. 
• The right candidate must have previous yachting experience as well as be a qualified masseuse and beautician
• The role will consist of rotating in all areas of the interior, you must have had exposure to both housekeeping and service in the past, and also working in the vessels' spa providing guests with treatments.
• The treatments most requested on the vessel are various types of massage, facials, manicures and pedicures. 
• The owners are from the US and are incredibly generous and personable, they love to get to know the crew and promote a very healthy and happy working environment. Often the crew will get to join the guests on excursions like fishing, fishing and hiking! 
• The crew often like to spend time together when they don't have guests on, the HOD's actively organise crew bonding activities including meals, beach days and hikes!
• Salary: 3800 – 4000 euro DOE
• Start date: 27th May

Captain – 65m+ World cruising

• Are you looking to join a yacht that is cruising off the beaten track?
• Do you have world cruising experience as Captain and a passion for water sports?
• If so, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join an established program with experienced owners who love to explore.
• You must hold a Master 3000 as a minimum, captains with a Master Unlimited, or working towards it will strongly be considered.
• Generally good longevity amongst the crew who are all on some form of rotation.
• This is a rotational position offering an attractive package DOE.
• Start date around August / September 2024.
• Please only apply via the Quay Crew website, shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Rotational Second Engineer – 60m – Dual season

We're working with a 60m Northern European build who are looking for a rotational 2nd engineer to join them.

• The yacht is dual season, private but also some charter. Lots of sea time to be gained. 
• You must hold your EOOW Unlimited, Y3 or SV EOOW ticket to be considered. 
• This is a hands on role and the programme will be busy so a committed and hard working engineer is required. 
• Rotation is 2:2.
• Salary is €6,500 – €7,000 DOE + discretionary bonus scheme.
• Start date is ASAP (within two weeks).

Deckhand – 100m+ Private – Dual Season

Posted Date Wed 08 May 2024

• Experienced Female Deckhand required for a Private Dual Season/World Cruising 100m+ New Build
• The vessel will primarily be dual season, spending time between the Mediterranean and Caribbean, however it will also go further afield. The owner has previously gone to French Polynesia and Central America. 
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious vessel with fantastic HOD's and a great owner who is friendly and likes to interact with the crew. 
• The ideal candidate will have 18 months+ worth of Deckhand experience on a vessel over 60m, an additional skill such as fishing, watersports or large tender driving would hugely support your application.
• To be successful for this role you must have your YMO in hand, also having your B1B2 would be hugely advantageous. 
• There is an excellent crew culture onboard, made up of an active crew who all love to do crew activities! Therefore, they would like someone positive, energetic and hard-working. who can fit seamlessly into the team.
• The role is open to female candidates only due to cabin arrangements. 
• On offer is a salary of $3,500 USD on a 3:1 rotation. 

Rotational ETO / AVIT – 75m+ – World Cruising

We're working with a lovely, 75m+ Northern European build yacht, recently launched so in top condition, who are looking for a Rotational ETO / AVIT to join their team. 

• The yacht is private, dual season. Initially the yacht will have a standard Med / Carib itinerary, however in the next couple of years this will move to a worldwide itinerary. 
• The engineering team consists of Chiefs, 2nds, 3rd and ETOs. 
• You must have prior yacht experience as ETO / AVIT on a 60 – 80m M/Y to be considered for this role. 
• This position will require a mixture of AVIT and Electrical knowledge.
• Electrical knowledge of PLCs and control systems required. Experience with Crestron, Sophos, VSAT, Starlink, Pepwave, Sophos, Apple etc is desirable.
• The yacht is only interested in candidates who have proven longevity in past positions. They would like to find someone who wants to commit to the programme and become a core part of the team. 
• No ticket required, however, if you hold your ETO CoC this is a huge advantage. 
• Salary will be €6,500 – €7,000 DOE.
• 2:2 rotation. 
• Start date will be mid August.

Posted Date Tue 07 May 2024

Closing Date Tue 21 May 2024

• Our client is looking for an experienced housekeeping stew to join this 100m, new build, dual-season, private MY.
• This is an exciting, high-profile yacht with American owners and a fantastic crew onboard! 
• The perfect candidate will have big boat experience within the housekeeping department or experience on a smaller boat rotating in all areas, but must truly be happy and passionate to be in the housekeeping team! 
• This candidate will form part of the crew responsible for back-of-house service of all guest and crew areas, maintaining the interior to the highest level.
• This position also involves facilitating shipyard contractors and maintenance work, in guest areas throughout refits and yard.
• Candidates must have unwavering attention to detail, reflecting the professional standards of the vessel in every aspect, both on and off the yacht.
• They are looking for someone positive, energetic, hard-working and flexible to fill this role who will add value to the crew and be a true team player.
• The crew onboard all get along well, they love to do crew activities like dock BBQs, ice skating, and wine tours. They have a budget for this and crew members get to take turns at planning activities!
• Start date: 7th July
• Leave: 3:1 rotation
• Salary: 3800 USD
• B1B2 essential

Deckhand – 80m Private/Charter – Dual Season

• An 80m+ Dual Season M/Y is looking for an experienced Deckhand to join them within the next week.
• This a great opportunity to join a vessel with a busy programme, led by experienced HOD’s who create a fantastic crew culture and training environment onboard.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ experience, ideally on vessels 50m+. Having your YMO in hand would hugely support your application, along with any additional skills such as Carpentry, Videography or Watersports Instructor.
• Due to the vessel’s location, a B1/B2 visa is essential to be considered.
• Male only due to cabin arrangements.
• On offer is a salary of $3,500 USD, with 90 days leave along with a generous training budget.

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 75m+ – Worldwide cruising

We're working with a lovely, 75m+ Northern European build yacht, recently launched so in top condition, who are looking for a Rotational Second Engineer to join their team. 

• You must have prior yacht experience as second engineer on a 60 – 80m M/Y to be considered for this role. 
• The yacht are only interested in candidates who have proven longevity in past positions. They would like to find someone who wants to commit to the programme and become a core part of the team. 
• EOOW Unlimited or SV EOOW tickets required, or equivalent. 
• Salary will be €7,000.

Rotational Chief Engineer – 75m+ – World cruising

We're working with a lovely, 75m+ Northern European build yacht, recently launched so in top condition, who are looking for a Rotational Chief Engineer to join their team. 

• You must have prior yacht experience as chief engineer on a 60 – 80m M/Y to be considered for this role. 
• Y1 or Y2 ticket required (or equivalent commercial / SV tickets).
• Salary will be €10,000.
• Single cabin.
• Start date will be around the end of July. 

Chief Mate – 55m Sail Yacht

Posted Date Mon 06 May 2024

• 55m Private/Charter Dual season Sailing yacht are looking for a Chief mate to join them within the next few weeks

• This is a great opportunity for someone recently qualified holding OOW and ready to hit the ground running with their first officer position

• Ideally you will have a sailing background however this is not essential. Someone who has grown up dinghy sailing and on the water with a good awareness but with a motor yacht background would also be a solid candidate

• The yacht is currently in the US and will be cruising US/Bahamas with the plan to cross to the Med currently TBC

• The boat is available for charter however currently the usage is mostly from the owner, but there is always the opportunity for a last minute charter

• The crew and Captains are excellent and all longstanding and the owner looks after the crew very well!

• They are looking for someone with a solid deck maintenance knowledge, able to run a team and also strong with navigation and seamanship. You need to be hands on!

• On offer is a flexible package including a salary of 7500 USD, 60-90 days which is negotiable, discretionary yearly bonus along with good flight package

Chief Officer – 50m

Posted Date Thu 02 May 2024

• 50m Private/Charter Dual season Motor yacht are looking for a Chief Officer to join them 10th September.

• They are looking for an experienced 2nd officer holding CM3000 that has the experience and motivation to step up into their first Chief Officer position

• This is a great opportunity for a proven 2nd to make the leap to Chief officer which in the current market proves a challenging transition!

• They will also consider an experienced Chief coming from similar size yacht that is willing to commit for the long term

• The yacht runs a dual season itinerary with Med & Bahamas cruising

• Lovely owner, long standing crew and a well-oiled deck team! The yacht has medium owner usage with more time spent onboard during Winter months in the Bahamas

• The role is busy and they need someone who can lead from the front, be present on deck when needed as well as having a diligent and organised approach to the bridge duties

• The yacht is not heavily water sports orientated but they do run basic toys and with some diving operations

• The yacht is commercially registered and does the ad hoc charter when the right charter presents itself

• On offer is a starting salary of 7500 Euros, 5:1 rotation, discretionary bonus and training budgets

Chief Officer – Private/Charter

Posted Date Wed 01 May 2024

Closing Date Sat 08 Jun 2024

• 70m Private/Charter Dual season Motor yacht are looking for a Chief Officer to join them within the next week • CM3000 min required – working towards or holding Master 3000 would be advantageous

• Busy Summer inbound with several Charters booked • Must be able to hit the ground running, have prior Chief officer experience on similar size yacht and ideally a charter background

• Drive time and additional responsibility will be given!

• B1/B2 required

• Package will be discussed during initial interviews. Excellent above industry standard salary, 90 days leave, even split of tips.

Senior Stew

Posted By Caroline Clarke

Posted Date Tue 30 Apr 2024

Senior Stew required for 100m MY 

• We are looking for a Senor Stew to work alongside the HOH stews.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to continue growing as a well round Stew getting training and managing a team as well as having supportive HOD 
• The role will see you being hands on, guest facing as well as some admin duties. You will have good computer skills and preferably some experience with IDEA
• Dual season yacht, gearing up for the Monaco GP
• Exceptional standards on board, fast paced yacht! 
• Private with occasional charter
• Salary DOE 
• Start mid May 
• 12 weeks on: 6 weeks off rotation 

Chase Boat Captain – Semi Land Based position – Incredible opportunity!

Posted Date Mon 29 Apr 2024

Closing Date Sun 07 Jul 2024

• Incredible opportunity for a Chase Boat Captain looking for a stable work/life balance based in the Bahamas for 6+ months of the year
• This is unique position working for a lovely, water sports mad owner who spends 6 months of the year in the Bahamas with his family
• They are looking for a driven, organised and motivated Chase boat Captain to oversee a fleet of 2 boats including a 40ft triple outboard chase boat and a Wake surf boat
• Accommodation provided in the Bahamas along with use of a company truck
• The owner does have a 35m yacht which also spends half of the year in the Bahamas and the other half in the Med. There is the potential for a new yacht to be purchased in the near future which will be based all year round in the Bahamas. Career progression will be potential for the right candidate.
• Flexibility to be able to travel with the owner for tender driving and water sports purposes in both the Med and USA
• A good basic understanding and hands on skillset with engineering would be advantageous and a proven background in driving large tenders is essential!
• You need to be self motivated as you will be expected to manage your own work load. What is essential is that the tenders are in top condition and ready to go for the owner at a drop of a hat!
• Hands on skills with towing/reversing trailers would be advantageous but support can be provided
• Water sports experience specifically wake surfing would be a bonus – the wake surf boat is quite high tech but pretty easy to use in terms of setting up for wake surfing
• On offer is a negotiable package with a starting salary of 5500+ USD. Salary and leave are both negotiable and will be discussed during interview stages
• Visas/residency for the Bahamas can be arranged for tax purposes

HOH – 2:2 – 90m

Posted Date Tue 23 Apr 2024

HOH required for 90m MY 

• We are looking for a HOH to join this lovely 90m MY 
• This is a rotational role and will see you between the floor and doing admin 
• You will have Senior HK experience on board a 70m + yacht 
• Dual season yacht with a worldwide itinerary 
• Excellent longevity amongst HOD and the owners 
• Start date sooner rather than later 
• More details at interview 
• Salary 5000 EURO + 

Chief Stew – 70m – 2:2

Posted Date Thu 18 Apr 2024

Chief Stew required for 70m Support vessel 

• We are looking for an established Senior Stew to join this yacht as the rotational Chief Stew, working opposite a wonderful Chief! 
• Candidates in an ideal world will have experience on a support vessel or be very open to it and not be phased by it not being a whirlwind of guests! 
• This is a fantastic yacht – support to a 100+m MY
• You will have a warm, nurturing personality and embrace the yacht and the crew 
• We would love someone that is hands on with training but also happy to share the responsibilities to maintain the team are motivated etc 
• World cruising yacht 
• At the moment it is super busy with lots of admin and behind the scenes work so you must be happy to be a bit of both, both guest facing and hands on and also be good with a computer! 
• B1 required
• Salary DOE – paid in USD 

Chief Stew – 60m – 2:2

Posted Date Tue 19 Mar 2024

Closing Date Mon 20 May 2024

Chief Stew required for lovely 60m MY 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew to join this lovely 60m, world cruising vessel! 
• Start date TBC – needs to align with the other Chief and departing a yard period – there is a bit of flexibility with this 
• Candidates will have Chief Stew experience on something 50m under their belt and be super organised, motivated and have a nurturing personality and want to train their team to excellent standards
• New owner, seems fantastic so far! Heavy emphasis on the crew, mental well being, sports, being active & having fun whilst you work
• The yacht has an exciting itinerary ahead and charters booked too – the owner has made it clear he wants to explore everywhere 
• Great package – 2:2 rotation 
• Salary 6500-7000 EURO 
• Start flexible 

Chief Stew – 2:2 – 50+m – Private & charter – July start

Posted Date Wed 28 Feb 2024

Closing Date Mon 15 Jul 2024

Chief Stew required for wonderful 50+m MY! 

• We are looking for an experienced Chief Stew (we may consider a very strong 2nd stepping up) to join this world cruising, off the beaten track, super active 50+m MY! 
• The interior team rotate through all interior departments, so you will be able to train, guide and nurture the team through this 
• You will be capable of admin, doing all accounts, using Voly
• The yacht is a very active yacht, lots of watersports etc but the standards with service are high, we need someone that can adapt to the program and guests on board and of course charters
• We are looking for a Chief Stew with a sense of adventure and someone that doesn't rely on there being a supermarket at every stop! This is a world cruising yacht so you will need to be prepared, organised and sometimes think outside the box!
• Lovely crew, that are also very fit & active
• Good longevity on board 
• Salary DOE 6000-6500 USD 
• Start July when the yacht is leaving the yard 

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29 Real-Life Secrets Of The Super-Wealthy, According To People Who Have Worked For Them

"He had one 747 for himself and another for his staff, which numbered around 400 people."

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As a non-rich person, I'm always fascinated (and horrified) when I catch a glimpse of how the other half lives. Recently, u/coco_deez_nuts asked people on Reddit who've worked for the super-wealthy to share some of the things they've seen, and people did not hold back. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping replies:

1. "an acquaintance of mine works as a senior engineer on huge mega yachts. the husband is barely there, but the trophy wife (number five), ten years younger than his youngest daughter, lives in it most of the time. all of the staff know to stay clear of the sun deck between 11 and 12 every morning. she comes up from her cabin, three stiff gins in, and cries for an hour before lunch to herself. every fucking morning. the added kicker, the yacht is named after his first wife.".

— u/cotford

2. "I know a lady who bought her kid a horse; then they bought the horse a horse for company. Then they decided they may as well build a stable. They now have about eight horses and run an equestrian school. Imagine having the money to turn a child's whim into a business."

— u/thelordofthething

3. "He pumped a bunch of money into the Malibu City counsel in order to change a few seats. This would allow him to have the local ordinance changed so his front doors could be taller than 20 feet."

— u/trickhot3130

4. "When I lived in New York, I worked at a highly regarded hotel, the kind where you would see celebrities every other day. The one that stood out to me was when a guest rented out a honeymoon suite just for their cat. I know it sounds made up, but rich people are weird, and so is New York."

5. "The wife of an acquaintance told us a story of how she used to work for a wealthy businessman on his private yacht, but he was never on it. She worked in the kitchen as one of the chefs, and basically, he would have his family or his friends use it when they were in town to save on having to have a hotel; they’d just stay on his yacht. She said in the 18 months she worked there, she only knew of him using it himself once. I mean, can you just imagine having the kind of crazy money to buy a yacht in the first place, then just not fucking using it?!"

— u/longrodvonhugedong86

6. "I worked at a summer boarding school in France for rich English kids. Parents would send the kids to us and jet off for the season. One kid bounced wrong on a bed messing about, and flew through a window, lacerating his liver and almost bleeding to death. He was in hospital for two months with various complications before being moved home. The parents never came to visit, never even spoke to him. After two weeks, his au pair or something came for about three hours. Some of those kids were little bastards, but it was very clear why."

7. "we were sitting down at the table about to sign a contract, and his assistant forgot 'the' pen. apparently, this pen has signed all the deals that were successful in his early career and made him who he is, so he doesn't sign any deals without it. so he legit tells her to get on the jet, and bring it him immediately. he apologized for the inconvenience by adding 20% to the deal. money isn't an actual thing to wealthy people. it's all a made-up concept of unlimited 1s and 0s.".

— u/who_dat_1guy

8. "My friend was a security guard for an elderly widow of a Dallas oil baron who lived on White Rock Lake. She had a full-time private chef and kitchen staff, although she lived there alone. He said the chef would cook huge beef roasts, turkeys, brisket, and all kinds of food every day just to have it available in case the old lady wanted something, which she rarely did. They weren’t allowed to give the leftover food away to the staff or anyone else but had to throw it out every single day. And when the old lady requested ice water or iced tea or lemonade, if even one ice cube had cracks in it, she would make them throw it all out and make it again."

— u/nitegard

9. "The CEO of a company I used to work for offered to take me wine tasting. She said it'd be free; apparently, she spends so much money on wine from this vineyard that they get her a limo and free access/tasting whenever she feels like it."

— u/roxoroxo

10. "Lots of pill popping to handle stress — especially before speaking engagements. People always viewed them as friendly, engaging, and fun. Little did they know that was a public persona thanks to copious amounts of Ativan. In real life, they were picky, obstinate, difficult, and a nightmare for all of us employees to deal with. We had to remember all of these particular preferences and abide by them always."

— u/beaux_beaux_

11. "Custom cabinets made and installed only to be taken down and tossed in the trash because they decided the color they picked out wasn't the right vibe."

— u/kitty_styles

12. "Saw a Prince of Saudi Arabia in the early '90s throw money in a way beyond all imagination. Dropped about $100k for a single dinner for him, his wife, and his two children. Shutting down the fine-dining restaurant in our hotel costs $30k for one night. He flew in his favorite chef from New York to Florida (where the hotel is), made enough food for our entire restaurant staff, his family, and the security staff from state, local, and federal forces he had with him, and tipped us a ridiculous amount, too. He stayed at our hotel every year for several years and rented the top four floors of the hotel for a month. He had one 747 for himself and another for his staff, which numbered around 400 people."

— u/racecarhealthpotato

13. "My boss has a wooden covering to what once encased an ancient Egyptian mummy. He is elderly, and we were preparing items to be shipped to his daughter, who lives overseas. We didn't send it because it is a known stolen artifact and will be confiscated at customs."

— u/lilajax22

14. "My dad was friends with a Spanish rich dude because they shared a love for old cars. My dad had one, and the rich dude had many. The thing is, these people had a maid who worked for them since before this rich dude was born. His parents were never around so she was the one to actually raise him. She fed him, took him to school when he was a child — everything your parents would do for you, this maid did. She had been working in that comically large house for over 30 years. Other staff, such as cooks, cleaners, etc., would come and go, but she was almost part of the family, we thought. One day, the rich dude decides he wants to move to the US and sells the house. What does he do with the maid? He just fired her over the phone. He never even said goodbye to the woman that basically raised him. And so I learned that rich people don't consider the poors to be the same kind of human being as them."

15. "had a client who purchased a newly built penthouse apartment and wanted a jacuzzi on the balcony. it would’ve meant a structural column was needed in the middle of the balcony below. the contractor who built the apartment block wouldn’t go for it as it would impact selling that apartment. client buys the apartment below, approves the column, jacuzzi is installed, then privately sells the apartment below. voila, problem solved.".

— u/embarassed-floor407

16. "I used to work for a grocery delivery service; customers sent their lists through an app, and I would shop and deliver their orders. My most out-of-touch rich person story is the lady who ordered $300 worth of filet mignon from Whole Foods (when it was still good before Amazon bought them out) and wanted it cut into stir-fry strips. The butcher made me show him the order notes because he was also incredulous at the sheer audacity of hacking up $40/pound steaks. The address ended up being the most expensive single-family home in the city at that time. I also delivered laundry soap to Joe Montana."

— u/coccopuffs606

17. "I've worked in private banking, and I can't say too many things, but the weirdest example by far was a billionaire client who employed a private detective or intelligence officer to create a file on me, complete with photographs they took of me going home from work. I think it's safe to say that I'm talking about the kind of billionaire who is linked to a head of state; your average new money tech billionaire doesn't have this kind of security operation. He said that his security team produced a file on everyone before they walked through his door, and he advised me to tighten up my online security."

— u/john198777

18. "My boss was kicked out of his house and staying at an exclusive Laguna Beach hotel and wanted to leave. He had been drinking, and the valets wouldn't give him the keys to his Range Rover when he wanted to leave. So, he called the dealership (he bought one every year or so and was a good customer), had a new one sent over, and drove off in his new Range Rover after it arrived."

— u/fjrathskeller

19. "Did building maintenance for a wealthy family who had a Lego room for their grandkids. This room was huge and had cupboards full of Lego and building tables everywhere. There were huge Star Wars ships and castles, etc., all over the place. One day, the kids were deemed too old for Lego, and I was asked to dispose of it all. I carefully packed them all into bags and gave them to friends' children. Many thousands of dollars worth. Man, I was popular."

— u/seabreaze68

20. "I was a waitress when younger. I had a super wealthy guy who wanted to date me but I wasn’t having it. Said no, even after his $500 tips. One day, I came to work, and he was there with a lawyer, and he bought the entire steakhouse and bar I worked in. Then he said, 'Now I own this place, we WILL hang out.' He always told me, 'Money talks and bullshit walks,' and every single person or thing has a price. He took me on trips and bought me a Benz and a small apartment. He would do WILD shit. He was a very impatient person and sometimes would buy the line up of groceries for people just to skip the line. Just unforgettable insane things; I can list many! But when it ended, it got bad; he paid people to follow me, and it wasn’t good."

— u/generous_hustler

21. "I work at a private social country club. Our members are billionaires and triple-digit millionaires. They 'playfully' discuss their jets like poor people discuss streaming services. Apparently one member had $60 million plane bragging over one member with only a $45 million dollar jet. When we have weddings at the country club, the tents we usually use cost more than $200,000. I feel so poor there sometimes. But I am also more content with my life and have true self-awareness."

— u/any_humor2630

22. "I got stiffed by the super wealthy. They didn’t feel like paying me, so they didn’t. And they got away with it because I was poor and powerless and scared shitless to take on someone who could whoop my ass in court or even socially."

— u/ninac4116

23. "I was a nanny for landed gentry (the title of Sir and Lady get handed down to the eldest child, along with the manor house and lands). Kids were packed off to boarding school at 8. It was heartbreaking. The middle child was dreading it — tears every night, literally sobbing himself to sleep in my arms. Parents' attitude was, 'We were like that too, so he has to do it.' The youngest was two at the time and would always prefer me to his actual mum. He fell over once and came to me for cuddles and kisses, didn't even glance at his mum, who was standing right next to me. She didn't seem bothered. The thing is, the parents were actually pretty nice people, just not bothered about childraising in any way. At least they didn't insist I use their titles, like some of their friends did with their staff."

— u/intrepid-camel-9797

24. "I’ve worked for a few billionaires. One owned a box at the local concert venue. He would give seats to us sometimes. His crew was backstage with all the best bands. Another one started his company and brought in his friends and family on the ground floor. He would pit them against each other in board meetings. He was bored. One founder would have an HR watcher assigned to him at the (amazing) company parties and steer him away from the pretty ladies. Wife one, two, and three were all former employees."

25. "i’m a graphic designer. i was designing an annual report for a very wealthy owner of a private equity firm, and he wanted me to match the colors of the book to the interior of his private jet.".

— u/cyber_insecurity

26. "A colleague made an offhand comment about her kids needing red T-shirts for an art project at school. She said she was going to Run into Lord & Taylor or Bergdoff's to get a 'cheapy' shirt. Me in my head: 'normal people go to Wal-Mart for 'cheapy' shirts.'"

— u/breakingpoint214

27. "The CEO of our company routinely orders catered lunches or has his chef cook food for contractors and various vendors that work within his home. His big thing is cheeseburgers. At any given moment, he's sending one of his staff to buy cheeseburgers, or he's having his chef cook them. Everyone thinks he's so nice for offering them lunch while on the job, but from his own mouth, he says he only feeds them because 'I get pleasure watching these people crowd into my kitchen always looking for handouts of food like dogs.'"

— u/no-palpitation-6047

28. "I tutored a kid once in math. The kid was a genius, but the other moms got their kids tutors, so I guess I was in fashion. One day, she asked me to drive her downtown to 'shop.' She blew about $24K on diamonds, pearls, and costume jewelry. This was a monthly thing. I was charging $30 an hour and felt like an idiot."

— u/mauore11

29. And finally, "I worked in the mail room at one of the BIG 10 and got to see a super wealthy person's tax return; it was two entire file boxes, and this person was getting somewhere around $10 million back on his tax return. He’s already super wealthy, and he’s getting a lifetime's worth of wealth back on one tax return."

— u/mr-noodles

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