Chief Stew
Role Overview
Yacht Size: 70m MY
Start Date: Flexible – interviewing now - happy to wait until January
Contract: 2:2
Compensation: €7,500+ DOE, 13th month and annual pay review
Qualifications: STCW & ENG1 in date
Visa Requirements: TBC
Location: Europe / Mediterranean
Yacht & Crew Profile
70m MY is looking for a new Chief Stew to lead their interior team
Private and charter yacht running a busy dual-season programme, with back-to-back charters from May and repeat clients already rebooking for next year
Lovely, very interactive owners who use the boat at the start and end of the season and for family trips during school holidays
Refitted in 2023 with full exterior and interior paint and a lot of interior refurbishment, including the crew areas
22 crew on board, with very good longevity among the Captain and HoDs
Fit, active and social crew. The Captain organises sports twice a week and there are weekly crew socials
Fantastic crew gym, including Peloton bikes and weights - refitted a couple of years ago
Full share of charter tips
Excellent annual training budget
Shared cabin
The Role
Leading an interior team of 8 on a busy charter and owner programme
The team is close and works really well together, so we're looking for a kind, fun and nurturing leader who will support and develop the existing team
Future plans include a Caribbean crossing next winter
Role Requirements
Previous Chief Stew experience with proven longevity in past roles on a similar size yacht OR 2nd Stew experience on something 90m +
A calm, supportive management style and strong people skills
Experience of a busy charter programme is a bonus