Chief Stew
Role Overview
Yacht Size: 80m MY
Start Date: Early December 2026 – interviewing now
Contract: 2:2 – full time / flexible in build
Compensation: €8,000–€9,000 per month DOE + pension and loyalty bonuses
Qualifications: STCW & ENG1 in date
Visa Requirements: TBC
Location: Northern Europe – New build
Yacht & Crew Profile
80m private MY new build is looking for a Chief Stew to join the project and build their interior team
Launching mid-2027 and everything is currently on track, followed by a worldwide cruising programme with the owners planning to use the yacht around 8 months of the year
Lovely, easy-going and very successful owners who are active, love travel, water sports and diving, and have chartered extensively
The owners want the yacht to feel like a relaxed home from home, and are genuinely focused on attracting the best crew and keeping them long term
23 crew on board with everyone on some form of rotation
Great crew cabins, a good-sized crew mess and a crew gym
A crew tender is being purchased for downtime, and water sports are actively encouraged on crew breaks
The Role
A rare opportunity to join a new build early and shape the interior from the ground up
The owners want the Chief Stew to make the key interior decisions – linens, supplies and interior set-up – working alongside the procurement team already in place
Recruiting, building and leading the interior team, setting SOPs, systems and standards ahead of launch
Creating a warm, relaxed and personal service style that fits the owners’ home-from-home vision
The owners are real foodies, so strong food and drink service and close collaboration with the galley are key
Working closely with the Captain and Purser on budgets, provisioning and interior admin
Role Requirements
Proven Chief Stew experience on 70m+ with strong longevity in previous roles
New build or shipyard experience is a big advantage
Confident decision-maker with excellent organisational, admin and team-building skills
Career-focused, fun and team-orientated, with the people skills to create a close, culturally diverse team that gets on well
Additional skills (water sports, diving, wellness etc.) are a real bonus – the owners love crew with an extra skill set
Fluent spoken and written English