Chief Stew
Role Overview
Yacht Size: 75m MY
Start Date: End of January 2027 – interviewing now
Contract: 2:2
Compensation: €7,000 per month DOE + 13th month
Qualifications: STCW & ENG1 in date
Visa Requirements: B1/B2
Location: Europe / Caribbean
Yacht & Crew Profile
75m MY is looking for a new Chief Stew to lead their interior team
Private and charter yacht with a relaxed programme – approx. 5 weeks of owner use per year
Currently in Europe, crossing to the Caribbean for the winter. Cruising Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the US before crossing back to the Med
Yard period planned for winter 2027
Interior team of 6 (9 in total with rotations) – Chief, 2nd, Lead Service and Stews all on rotation
Great, very social crew with good longevity among the Captain and HoDs
Single cabin
Training budget - discretionary
The Role
A traditional, hands-on Chief Stew role – predominantly service and very guest facing when the owners are on board
Service is relaxed and easy-going, with lots of family-style dining, especially with the family
Owners enjoy beautiful table décor, wine and cocktails, so there is plenty of scope to be creative
Some admin, including interior accounts on Centrip
The 2nd Stews are experienced and keen for more responsibility, so there is a great opportunity to delegate and develop them
Looking for a kind, hard-working leader who will nurture the team and encourage them to be the best they can be
Role Requirements
Previous Chief Stew experience with a hands-on approach
Someone who genuinely enjoys service and is confident front of house
Good general wine and cocktail knowledge, and an eye for table décor
A nurturing, supportive leader who is happy to delegate and develop the team
Comfortable with interior admin – Centrip experience is a bonus