2nd Stew
Role Overview
Yacht Size: 75m MY
Start Date: 13th January 2027 – interviewing now
Contract: 2:2 rotation
Compensation: €5,500 DOE
Qualifications: STCW & ENG1 in date
Visa Requirements: B1/B2 NOT required
Location: Caribbean / Mediterranean
Yacht & Crew Profile
75m private MY is looking for a new 2nd Stew to join their interior team on rotation
Dual-season programme – Caribbean in winter and a Med milk run in summer
Wonderful owners, crew are well looked after
Family programme with guests – the owners are on for Christmas, then short trips most months during the Caribbean season
Very good longevity among the Captain and HoDs
Yard period planned for winter 2027 with lots of interior works
Shared cabin
The Role
The 2nd Stew role has moved to rotation so this is a new hire, the other 2nd has been on board for 2+ years
Interior team of 6/7 on board at any one time: Chief Stew, 2nd Stew, Head of Housekeeping and Stews
Guest on – running service alongside the Chief Stew, including the late shift
The first rotation is 7 weeks on/off to allow a full handover with the Chief Stew and senior team, then moving to 8:8
A real chance to progress – the yacht would like someone who stays long term and steps up to Chief Stew in the future
Role Requirements
Previous 2nd Stew or senior interior experience
Confident and polished in front of guests, with strong service skills
Down to earth and easy going and a genuine team player