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Junior Steward(ess)

Salary : EUR 2000 to EUR 2500 Per Month

The Junior Steward (ess) is under the management of the senior interior crew. The role consists of cleaning and maintaining the appearance and upkeep of the interior of the boat, both guest and crew areas. Furthermore, providing Guest turn-up, turndown service, laundry, ironing, stain removal, fabric care. Food and beverage service, depending on the vessel fine dining or silver service maybe required, bar tending, barista, flower arranging and plant care. Assisting the Chief stewardess with other duties such as provisioning of guest and crew items such as toiletries, towels and linens, logging inventory.

• Basic STCW 95 & PSA
• A background in hospitality, bar tending, barista, floristry, housekeeping, wine knowledge or previous work in hotels, ski chalets or private houses would be advantageous
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Good administration and computer skills
• Immaculately presented
• Good attitude
• Willingness to assist in other departments when required
• Take extra training such as one of the PYA Guest courses although this is NOT mandatory.
• Wine course
• Silver Service
• Basic cookery
• Bar tending

Yacht Steward / Stewardess Jobs

The latest yacht stewardess and steward jobs on super yachts around the world:.

Refine your search to find junior stew , housekeeping stew , service stew , laundry stew & chief steward/stewardess specific vacancies or view all superyacht steward(ess) jobs below.

The latest yacht stewardess & steward jobs on superyachts around the world:

Refine your search to find junior stew , housekeeping , service , laundry & chief   steward/stewardess specific vacancies or view all superyacht steward(ess) jobs below.

45m MY Private and Busy Charter Dual season Looking for a 2nd Stew. Permanent position. International crew 38 days leave Salary DOE+Yearly increase+ Bonus +Tips+ Course allowance Start date 8th September MUST have 2-3y of yachting experience and a B1B2

Point of contact [email protected]

Service Stewardess 100m+ sail yacht

Wilsonhalligan arelooking for a Service Stewardess to join an 100m+ Private Sailing Yacht. The ideal candidate will be confident and passionate about service and have at least 1 and a half yearsyachting experience within a service role. This is an opportunity to join a lovely vessel with great crew with a worldwide program. Requirements: STCW ENG1 Food & Hygiene Level II Package: Salary: DOE Package: 3:1 rotation Start: August

HK / Laundry Person Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan have a Laundry Person position available based in Oxfordshire. Our client is looking for someone with high attention to details, takes initiative and have at least 3 years of experience in Laundry ideally onboard Superyachts and working for high end clients. Please note: As this is a shared accommodation and due to sleeping arrangement, only female candidates will be considered. Location: Oxfordshire, UK Salary: 30k PA Start: ASAP Days: 5 days a week (through weekends) Accommodation: Live-in The ideal candidate will hold the right to work/live in the UK. Please send CV to [email protected] if you think this is for you.

Temporary Chief Stewardess (strong 2nd Stew)- 50m shipyard period

Looking for an experienced Chief Stew or Strong 2nd to cover holiday leave on a 50m. Vessel will be going into the shipyard in Fort Lauderdale. We need someone that can keep up with contactors/work lists and oversee two other girls.

Vessel will not consider someone that is not in the South Florida area. Ideal for someone that wants to go home in the evenings or you can live onboard if need be.

Must be an absolute non smoker/vaper

Salary~ TBD Start date~ September 18th until mid October

Point of contact is [email protected]

43m Private Single Season Very international crew 3rd stew position 2800Eur

43m Private Single Season Based in Italy for winter Very international crew 2nd stew position 4500Eur

Captain/Engineer and Stew/Cook team

We are seeking a personable, professional, Captain/Engineer and Stew/Cook team for a private, FF, 62ft Power Cat. Vessel is looking for a personable, hands-on team that have a proven work history together with excellent references. The owners are exceptional and Mr. loves to fly fish. A Captain that has an interest in this or experience with would be perfect, but it is not mandatory. The owners enjoy cruising to different/remote locations and are open to any place that may offer good fly fishing. Typically, it is only the owner with a friend to fish with or with his wife who enjoys beachcombing and snorkeling.

Captain~ Must be hands on and have solid experience with Engineering. Fly fishing experience would be a bonus. Ability to trouble shoot and fix things when the vessel is in remote locations. Organization is important to the owner as is completing monthly expense reports/logs.

Stew/Cook~ Happy, upbeat personality. Experience working on deck, tender experience would be a bonus. Confident with keeping the interior maintained and in pristine condition. Mr. enjoys simple dishes (more meat and potatoes), while Mrs. likes trying new things and likes lighter fare.

Requirements~ B1/B2 visa or US Passport 100T USCG or Yacht Master, STCW, Seafarers medical certificate, engineering ticket would also be helpful.

Start date- September 25th Salary- DOE- $12,500- 14,000 pm for the couple, 30 days annual leave, 1 R/T flight, medical benefits.

Stew/Cook- Non liveaboard- North Miami based

Seeking an experienced, polished Sole Stewardess/Cook for a 28m M/Y. Vessel is based out of North Miami and does day trips- cocktail cruises and occasional long weekends or trips to the keys. Must be willing and able to assist with lines/fenders/calling distances with docking/exterior assistance Vessel stays in North Miami and is a non liveaboardposition.

Family used vessel for the most part with occasional business/client entertaining. Owners are lovely and very respectful.

~ Must be good with younger children (owners have 4 grandchildren). ~ Light cooking is required ~ Strong eye for detail and the ability to keep the vessel in guest ready condition at all times. ~ Bartending skills and wine service. ~ Ability to assist with lines/fenders and help Captain with washdowns

B1/B2 visa or US Citizen (preferred). STCW, ENG1 Nonsmokers only, minimal visible tattoos that are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Start~ As soon as possible Salary~ $5000-5500+pm DOE

Chief Stewardess for 45 meter private/charter yacht

45 meter private/charter yacht is looking for an experienced charter Chief Stewardess The yacht is currently in the Med and will cross to the Caribbean after the summer season. Starting salary is $7,000, 38 days leave and medical insurance. Must have B1/B2 in hand. Point of contact is [email protected]

Temporary 2nd Stew/Masseuse

50m MY Privately owned Currently in SOF Looking for Temporary 2nd Stew Masseuse skills would be a big plus. Immediate start till October.

DC1132 – ROTATIONAL LEAD SERVICE STEWARDESS REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea We are looking for a Lead Service Stewardess for this 100m+ MY; candidates applying will need previous experience in a similar role on large yachts. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Large yacht experience from 70m+ PACKAGE Salary: 4500-5200 EUR DOE Rotation: 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off Flights Medical cover

DC1133 – ROTATIONAL SERVICE STEWARDESS REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea We are looking for a Service stewardess for this 100m+ MY; candidates applying will need confidence and strong service skills, as you will be serving the owner. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Yachting experience from 70m+ PACKAGE Leave: 3 months on / 1 month off Salary: 3500-4000 EUR DOE Flights Medical cover

DC1134 – CHIEF STEWARDESS REQUIRED FOR A 55M PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT

Start date: ON HOLD Itinerary: Florida - Panama, Caribbean, Florida and then back to the Caribbean for the winter. We are looking for an experienced hands on Chief stew for this 50m+ MY; which occasionally charters but is mostly private. Candidates applying must have strong service skills and at least 2 years experience in a similar role. You will manage all aspects of interior including service (you will lead mostly), housekeeping, laundry, inventories, admin and maintenance etc. The yacht runs with a crew of 14 and 4 in the interior department. Be ready to hit the ground running. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS Proven longevity and good references Ideally 2yrs + experience as Chief stew as a minimum STCW95 ENG1 B1/B2 in hand PACKAGE Salary: 6000-6500 EUR DOE Leave: Starting with 90 days leave. Review after 4 months with potential for more leave to be granted Shared cabin Flights Medical cover

DC1135 – STRONG SECOND STEW REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT

*This can be a couples position with a Chef Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea until February 2025 where it will head to Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and lots of other incredible places We are looking for an experienced Second Stew for this yacht, which just launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Candidates applying should be confident in all areas in the interior and happy to assist the chief stew and stand in when needed, guiding the junior stew and working as a team. More details to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Able to commit for at least 1 year Min. a few seasons in a similar role PACKAGE Salary: 3500 EUR DOE 38 days Flights Medical cover

DC1136 – STEWARDESS REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea until February 2025 where it will head to Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and lots of other incredible places We are looking for an experienced Stewardess for this yacht, which just launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Candidates applying should be confident in all areas in the interior and happy working as a team of 3. More details to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Able to commit for at least 1 year Min. a few seasons in a similar role PACKAGE Salary: 2500-3000 EUR DOE 38 days Flights Medical cover

DC1001 – GENERAL APPLICATION INTERIOR

We are always looking for Interior Crew so please feel free to send us your CV along with the required documentation from our check list and we will keep you on file for any suitable future opportunities. In the meantime please follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see our job posts.

DC1128 – ROTATIONAL HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING STEW REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ MOTOR YACHT

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea We are looking for an experienced HOH with previous experience from a similar role. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Large yacht experience from 70m+ PACKAGE 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off Salary: 4800-5200 EUR DOE Flights Medical cover

DC1129 – ROTATIONAL HOUSEKEEPING STEWARDESS REQUIRED FOR THIS 100M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea We are looking for a Housekeeping stewardess for this 100m+ MY; candidates applying will need a couple of seasons experience in a similar role on yachts. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Yachting experience PACKAGE Leave: 3 months on / 1 month off Salary: 3500-4000 Euro DOE Flights Medical cover

DC1130 – INTERIOR MANAGER REQUIRED FOR 100M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT

Start date: ON HOLD Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea We are looking for an experienced Interior Manager with previous experience from a managing role. Someone with very strong admin, organization and communication skills. The role requires strong service skills as it involves service for the owner. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Large yacht experience from 70m+ PACKAGE Salary: 8000-9000 EUR DOE 10 weeks on/10 weeks off Flights Medical cover

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Official Yacht Stewardess Job Descriptions and Salaries (Including a Salary Chart)

June 12, 2018 By Julie Perry

For some even more straight-from-the-book fun, I present to you below the official job descriptions for the various yacht steward/ess roles. These are pulled directly from The Insiders’ Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess Chapter 3—a chapter that actually contains descriptions for each of the positions onboard, from Captain to Engineer, and from Executive Chef to Deckhand. And they are all presented with accompanying salary ranges.

The Crew of Megayacht “Allegria” (2010). Photo by Suki Finnerty of YachtingToday.TV

So if you’re interested in a yachting career in another department outside of a superyacht’s interior, consider picking up a copy of my book to learn more . (The “how to get started” information in Part II of the book really does pertain to most any entry-level position.)

Official Yacht Steward/ess Job Descriptions

Meanwhile, here are your yacht stewardess job descriptions, with a detailed salary chart found at the end of this post:

CHIEF STEWAR/DESS (Annual Salary Range: $39,000–$96,000+)

Job Function —The chief stewardess will carry out his or her duties and responsibilities under the direction and authority of the captain. As the person ultimately responsible for the interior of the vessel and for providing superior hospitality service to meet the owner’s and guests’ expectations, the chief stew will also train and manage any lower-ranking stews under his or her supervision. Excellent service, host/ess, and managerial skills are a necessity, as is having a good degree of creative flair.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the everyday smooth operation of the boat’s interior department, which means being adept in the arts of housekeeping services, laundry procedures and wardrobe management, food and beverage service and cleanup, and entertaining (while maintaining proper etiquette and a high-energy, can-do attitude at all times)
• Responsible for directing, motivating, and training the lower-ranked stews (2nd, 3rd, and so on)—if any are onboard—which includes the assignment and scheduling of rotational duties and implementing Human Resources (HR) procedures and guidelines
• Providing valet services and overall guest care. Note: In the hospitality industry, “valet” refers to any employee who performs personal services for guests (and refers to more than just parking cars, which is what we normally associate it with). With regard to yacht stews, valet services include tasks such as packing and unpacking guests’ luggage, caring for their personal items and specialty garments, and even making daily activity arrangements for them.
• Protecting, maintaining, and caring for valuable interior items and surfaces, such as artwork, silks, china, crystal, linens, fine woodwork, and marbles
• Creating, implementing, and monitoring a financial planning system that includes accounting and budgeting for interior department needs
• Creating, implementing, and maintaining an informational management system of interior inventories and maintenance procedures
• Provisioning to maintain inventory supplies and cover guest usage
• Collaborating with the executive chef regarding meal service for the guests
• Creative planning and quality service of theme dinners and occasional guest parties
• Keeping all interior storage areas organized, orderly, and maintained
• Crew uniform purchasing
• Writing and updating all interior manuals and guest-information documents
• Maintaining and displaying knowledge of international etiquette and protocol
• Watchkeeping in accordance with the list of responsibilities in the crew mess
• Exterior-crew support as needed (requiring proficiency with exterior lines and fenders)
• Selecting, purchasing, and serving fine wines, specialty teas, and cigars, which may require advanced training
• Planning and managing destination experiences proficiently
• Assuming full responsibility for certain onboard safety tasks (as assigned by the first mate) in an emergency

Qualifications —A chief stewardess should possess some type of training and experience in the areas of bartending, silver service, cigar service, and wine presentation and service. (The more extensive a stew’s wine knowledge, the better.) STCW BST certification is now mandatory for a chief-stew position, and previous yachting experience on either charter or private vessels is most always required. It is also recommended that you obtain an ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate, or its equivalent. Floral arranging and table decorating skills prove to be an advantage, while an Advanced/Medical First Aid Certificate or a higher degree of medical training is also a major bonus. In fact, many chief stews are now taking courses to become certified as a yacht’s Medical Person-in-Charge. This requires a seven-day course that will satisfy the standards set forth by the STCW Code A-VI/4, 4.4-4.6, offered at many of the marine training schools. While the new PYA Interior-Crew G.U.E.S.T certification is not mandatory (as of July 2013), it is wise to follow the courses outlined and seek out equivalent intermediate and/or advanced interior-crew training classes, if not sign up for the full PYA G.U.E.S.T course modules.

A Chief Superyacht Stewardess handles the ordering of provisions and other guest amenities for the yacht, which might include things like floral displays that the interior crew is too overwhelmed to handle on its own. While that may sound like an easy task, consider that no matter how many years a yacht stew has been doing this job, he or she will always end up in a new port (sometimes half-way around the world). First, he or she must find a reputable vendor. And not only do fresh flower arrangements need to be ordered, but they must be paid for as well. A chief stew must keep thorough accounting throughout a trip and make sure all vendors and provisioners are paid from the right accounts. Photo Credit: Suki Finnerty of YachtingToday.TV.

STEWARDESS—2nd and 3rd Stews; sometimes referred to as Senior and Junior Stews (Annual Salary Range: $30,000–$54,000+)

Job Function —A 2nd or 3rd stew will carry out his or her duties and responsibilities under the direction and authority of the chief stew and the captain. Individuals holding these positions are responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the interior of the vessel and providing superior hospitable service, in line with the owner’s and guest’s expectations. Hostess skills should be well developed to fully accommodate the owners and their guests while onboard.

• Maintaining interior housekeeping during a trip (detail cleaning) while also being held largely responsible for guest-cabin care
• Laundry, ironing, and other wardrobe maintenance tasks for guests and sometimes crew (when guests are onboard)
• Applying excellent guest service (including silver service) and expert bartending skills when called upon
• Guest care and valet services
• Assisting in the creative planning and quality service of theme dinners
• Assisting with physical product inventories, provisioning, writing and updating checklists, and all other applicable tasks within interior
• Exterior-crew support as needed

Qualifications —This is an entry-level position; while previous yachting experience is not required, it does bring added salary benefits. STCW BST certification is now mandatory for obtaining even entry-level work on a megayacht. It is also recommended that you obtain an ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate, or its equivalent. Table service, bartending, and cocktail-service experience or equivalent qualification are crucial to landing a job—training and certification recommendations for these can be found in Chapter 7 of The Insiders’ Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess. While the new PYA Interior-Crew G.U.E.S.T certification is not mandatory (as of July 2013), it is wise to follow the courses outlined and seek out equivalent introductory interior-crew training classes, if not sign up for the full PYA G.U.E.S.T introduction modules.

Yacht Stewardesses at Work Photo Credit: Suki Finnerty of YachtingToday.TV

Dual Positions

On smaller and midsize vessels, where not as many crewmembers are needed (nor is there room for them), the core crew positions listed in the last section are often fused into what I call “dual positions.” An individual hired into such a position will assume a dual role and be expected to wear more than one “hat” during the course of a day.

Here are some examples:

• Deckhand-Stew
• 2nd Engineer-Deckhand
• Captain-Engineer
• Stew-Purser

Steward/ess Salaries

According to Dockwalk’s annual Crew Salary Survey in September 2013 , steward/esses are making a wide variety of salaries these days, and the amount of experience and training they have makes a difference. Of course, the size of the yachts will also be a factor. Compensation for chief stews runs anywhere from $3,450 to $5,650 a month on smaller yachts (80 to 140 feet) to $5,200 to $8,000 a month on yachts over 140 feet. It is very common now to see $65K and $70K salaries, or even $90K+ on the much larger vessels. Salaries for entry-level yacht stewardesses start out between $30K–$43K a year, or $2,500–$3,600 a month.

Base salaries for stewardesses, when compared with those of food and beverage servers, cabin stews, and laundry staff on cruise ships, are slightly higher. But where the potential income differences become dramatic is when you consider the tips one can earn working on luxury charter yachts, or the bonuses and perks afforded the crew on solely private yachts.

Here is a table that sums up salary ranges for the various stew roles within the interior department on a megayacht / superyacht:

Steward/ess Salary Ranges

While annual salary guidelines are given above, again, keep in mind that the ranges are wide because salaries will depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the yacht, the use of the yacht (private or charter), the style of boat (power or sail), and what other benefits are available to the crew, such as insurance packages or education reimbursement. Salaries may also vary depending on the specific qualifications of a crewmember, the amount of time the owner and guests use the vessel, and what itinerary will be traveled. Furthermore (and I cannot emphasize this enough), the compensation ranges listed are base salaries and do not reflect tips, if those are applicable.

Yacht Crew Have Got 99 Problems, But Living Expenses Ain’t One of Them

The first thing people always say after I give them the above salary figures: “Gee, is that all? I thought you said it paid well?” And someone will always add, “Oh, well I can get paid that same amount to take an entry-level office job.”

But here’s the kicker: no expenses.

Most all positions on luxury yachts require you to live aboard and travel with the vessel, and therefore, your room and board are completely covered. It is customary and expected that everything you need on a daily basis is provided by the yacht owner—your meals, your uniforms, laundry detergent, linens, and on most boats, even your personal hygiene products, such as soap and toothpaste. Meanwhile, your earnings automatically go into your bank account.

What other job can you take where, at the end of the year, you have nearly your entire salary sitting in your bank account, relatively untouched? Most people in other industries are lucky if they save 1/10 of the amount they earn in a year. Why? Because they are paying rent and utilities, buying and maintaining cars, and purchasing all the clothes they wear to work each day. And let’s not forget groceries.

Ready to find out how to get started one your way to working on a yacht? All the advice you need to land that first yacht job can be found in this guide . Good luck!

Megayacht crewmembers. Photo Source: Suki Finnerty of YachtingToday.TV.

Interested in more advice on how to become a yacht stewardess and what it takes to handle the job? Download Chapter 1 of The Insiders’ Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess 2nd Edition here .

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A Yacht Stew is an entry-level position for those looking to work as a part of the Interior crew team on board a yacht.

A Steward, or Stewardess, works as a vital member of the yacht’s interior department. Their main responsibility lies in providing high-end, luxury service to guests whilst maintaining the vessel’s interior to a clean and tidy state.

From this role, one can work up the ladder into more managerial interior positions, such as Chief Steward/ess , Head of Service , Head of Housekeeping or Purser .

What does a Steward/ess do? | Steward/ess Job Description

Most of the main day-to-day responsibilities of a yacht Steward/Stewardess include general housekeeping and serving duties. This includes vacuuming, dusting, polishing and detailing the guest interior area, laundry and ironing, preparation of cocktails and drinks, meal service duties, maintaining bar and drinks stock, flower care, table decorations, crew provisioning, and uniform stock and order. 

The day-to-day duties included in the yacht Steward/ess job description will also be determined by the size of the yacht, the type of yacht, the season, and the itinerary. For example, on large yachts the role will be more defined and fit within a bigger interior team, while on smaller yachts your role may be more hands-on, including galley or deck operations, or even driving the tender.

The responsibilities of a Steward/ess include:

Cleaning all areas of the interior of the yacht

Drink preparation and service

Laundry and ironing

Cabin preparation and detailing to a very high standard

Maintaining bar and drinks stock 

Flower arrangement

Turning down the guest cabins

Setting up for meal service

Executing meal service and cleaning up after the meals

Executing theme parties when needed

Soft and hard skills required to be a yacht Stew

The job of a yacht Steward/ess is often a very demanding one with a solid mix of repetitive tasks and face to face interactions with guests. For this reason, the role calls for people who are hardworking, energetic and a have a positive outlook. 

For people who are new to the industry it can often be surprising that some days you might spend the entire day ironing or cleaning cabins, so someone who is flexible, with a can-do attitude will be the best fit for this position. Stews will also engage with the yacht owners and guests more than other crew members so you will need to be friendly and confident, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

The skills of a successful yacht Steward/ess include:

Flexibility and ability to take direction

Keen eye for detail

Positive attitude

Understanding of various different service styles

Approachable and friendly manner

Barista and mixology skills

Wine knowledge

Cigar knowledge

Flower arranging skills 

Plant care knowledge

Teamwork and multitasking

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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Each of our recruiters is specialised in crew placement for a particular department and they will do their best to get you an interview on board a yacht. They will also advise you on how to best present your experience and skills and prepare for a yacht job interview.

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About the Steward/ess

The stewardess onboard a superyacht is a hard worker with a positive, can-do attitude that takes instruction well and has an impeccable attention to detail. No detail is overlooked by a successful yacht stewardess (i.e. towel folds, perfectly ironed pillow cases). A friendly, professional character with guests is essential as is discretion and maintenance of guest privacy. This candidate will have one year of experience on a yacht or very strong experience on shore.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting stewardess schedules for guest service and cleaning
• Interior cleaning and maintenance
• Interior inventory
• Interior accounting
• Liaison with guests and service - meals and bartending
• Liaison with galley for meal services
• Orchestrating guest activities
• Boat stowage for sea
• Assisting with lines and fenders on deck
• Assisting captain with ships paperwork

Required Skills

• Ability to delegate
• Good communications, organization and diplomacy
• Vast knowledge of wines, service and housekeeping
• Knowledge of restaurants and activities in cruising areas
• Familiar with ISM and ISPS protocols
• Knowledge of flower and table decorations
• Attention to detail
• Financial management

Salary Modifiers

• Experience in five-star establishments (i.e. Michelin star restaurant, fine hotel)
• Wine certification
• Tender driving certification
• Limited computer skills

Position Statistics

Career path, chief stewardess, head of housekeeping, second stewardess, laundry stewardess, junior stewardess.

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• 3 on 1 off rotational
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• Salary: 3500 euros

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• Temporary (6 Months)
• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1, Food Hygiene Level 2, Driver’s License
• Salary: 5000EUR

Free Junior Stewardess Starter Kit

You’re excited and ready to begin your yachting career, but at the same time, you’re thinking “What on earth will I actually be doing on a day-to-day basis? And HOW do I do it properly?”.

Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered!

For a limited time, enroll in our Junior Stewardess Housekeeping or Junior Stew Service courses and get your exclusive Junior Stew Starter Kit for free!

Your Junior Stewardess Starter Kit Includes…

Crew Agency Tracker

Stay organized with which crew agencies you’ve contacted & signed up to.

Dockwalking Planner

Organise your trip with our recommended spots and accommodations in Antibes, Palma and Fort Lauderdale.

Job Application Tracker

Keep your job search on track with what you’ve applied for and who you need to chase up.

  Packing Checklist

Never miss a thing for your yachting journey.

Cocktail Recipe Cards & Coffee Cheat Sheet

Impress guests with your beverage skills, print these off and take them with you.

P LUS, enjoy sneak peeks from our other courses:

• 26 Questions you might be asked in interviews + how to give awesome answers (From the Junior Crew: How to Secure your First Yacht Job Course)
• What to Expect as a Junior Stew & the Onboard Hierarchy- (From the Junior Stew Kickstart your Career Webinar)
• Yoga flow to keep you relaxed.
• Wine Masterclass: Serving Temperatures, Glassware, and Tasting Techniques with Premier Cellars

Join either of these courses to get your free starter kit!

Junior Stewardess Housekeeping:

Starting your yachting career can feel overwhelming. Our Housekeeping course helps you feel confident and prepared. Learn how to keep a superyacht spotless, master laundry techniques, and the common mistakes to avoid.

Junior Stew Service:

Service can be nerve-wracking for new stews. This course breaks down everything you need to know to feel confident. From setting the perfect table, what all the different cutlery is for, to serving wine and making cocktails, we’ve got you covered.

These courses teach you everything you ACTUALLY know to feel super confident when you step onboard, and the Starter Kit will help you plan your yachting adventure – everything from finding accommodation if you go dockwalking, all the way to making the perfect cocktail when you get onboard!

At TYS Academy, we’ve got courses for all levels of experience, from Junior Stews, all the way to Chief Stews! Click the button below to check them out!

RECRUITMENT AGENT

After 8 adventurous years of working on yachts, Taryn decided to return to life on land. She currently lives on the coast of sunny South Africa. Fresh off the yachts and having worked in high-end resorts and hotels, Taryn has a broad knowledge of what the industry needs and is well-qualified to find the perfect match for both crew and the yacht. Taryn’s friendly, kind demeanour and passion for the industry ensure to provide excellent and professional communication with clients and crew at all times. When Taryn is not working you can find her on the beach, participating in any form of outdoor activity or sharing a bottle of wine with family and friends.

Ciara joins our team with 5 years of experience in the industry and is based in Bristol, UK. She brings her people skills and passion for luxury customer service into recruitment whilst maintaining a calm and kind nature for both crew and clients. When not working, Ciara continues studying music history and classical music performance and enjoys walks in the countryside with her husband and sausage dog.

Mandy has 8 years of experience in the industry and brings her A-game from the South of France. She brings a unique and energizing perspective with 5 years of land-based recruitment experience in London and is sure to make anyone feel welcome with her kind-hearted nature. When she’s not working, she can be found spending time with her husband and daughter, enjoying the beauty of France.

Eloise brings 3 years of experience in the industry to our team. Currently living in South Africa, Eloise was the first member of the TYSR team and has since built lasting relationships with clients and crew. Eloise splits her time between South Africa and TYS HQ in the UK. She is incredibly caring and ensures all crew and clients get the best possible support, with high standard of customer service. When not working, Eloise spends time with friends and family enjoying wine farms and safaris in sunny South Africa.

Gemma Hulbert

FOUNDER AND CEO

Gemma founded The Yacht Stew in 2016 and has over a decade of experience in the industry. When she founded TYS she wanted to create a community for people in the industry and create an incredible support network that was both informative and nurturing. She brings her keen eye for detail, and her incredibly compassionate perspective to anything she does, and is sure to get anyone inspired. In her spare time Gemma loves to be with family and friends, or out exploring and traveling with her husband.

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Download and print off our recipe cards and take them with you to all of your boats, so next time a guest asks for a cocktail and says “Surprise me”, you’ll have some delicious go-to recipes. By signing up, you’ll also get our weekly “Happy Hour” email with a different cocktail recipe each week, helpful stew tips and the latest exciting updates from The Yacht Stew.

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The Yacht Stew Academy

Junior stew: kickstart your yachting career.

Are you looking to land your DREAM job in the superyacht industry as a Steward(ess)? If you are, listen up, because we’re talking to YOU!

Hands up if you're ready to start your yachting journey

'Cause we're here to support you! Here's what you'll learn...

How to get started! From courses you need, booking crew houses, the yachting “seasons” and the prime times to look for work.

The hierarchy onboard, who does what and the different types of steward/ess role.

The yachting seasons and best times to find a job + where to stay

What to expect as a Junior Stew, from the different items that will come into the laundry, what is included in the “housekeeping” role and more.

What to put on your CV if you've got no yachting experience

Plus how to write your yachting CV (these are different than regular CVs), what to include in it, how to structure it, how to write your profile and what specifics to include in your work experience section.

Our bestselling Kickstarter course includes the things you ACTUALLY need to know to get into the industry, from what the role entails, courses you need, how to write a CV that stands out from the hundreds of others, nailing your interviews and more!

Here's exactly what you'll learn...

Instructions for this course.

How to use this platform

Welcome to TYSA

Meet Your Instructors

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Getting Started in Yachting

Let's Start with the Basics

Understanding Onboard Hierarchy

Must Have Courses + Interior Courses

Required Admin

Mental Health Resources

Goal Setting

Learning Styles

Bonus Mental Health Resources

The Stewardess Role

What to Expect as a Junior Stew

Roles of a Steward/ess

Building a Yachting CV

Essentials of Building Your Yachting CV

Personal Information & CV Photo

Objective & Qualifications

Experience & References

CV Photo & Crew Agents

Securing Your First Job

Interviewing like a Pro!

Certificate

Exit Survey

About this course

• 1 hour of video content

Your Questions Answered

We're an IAMI GUEST Accredited training provider, but we also offer a range of other brilliant courses, both accredited and unaccredited, depending on what you're looking for. We want education to be available to everyone. Our team is incredibly experienced in the world of yachting and are all ex-crew, which means we know what we're talking about and have been where you are now.

We know it can be incredibly overwhelming when you join your first yacht. It's not just a new job, but it's a whole new environment and a new world you go enter. This course will help you understand what the Stew role entails, what each position onboard actually does, plus how to write a yachting CV that stands out. We hope this course will help you feel more confident as you start yachting, as you'll know what to expect and will know what you need to do to find a job.

There are discussion boxes in each module, so if you have a question, just pop in the box and one of our trainers will contact you to answer it.

No. Due to the online nature of our courses, there are no refunds.

Our parents all thought the same thing when we first started in the industry too, don't worry. It's a fantastic industry to be in and will be a brilliant adventure. The areas of a Stew (Steward/ess) are housekeeping, laundry and service. You're obviously looking for a course for your child to study to get those extra skills, so whether it's one of our courses or not, those are the things they'll want to learn. We recommend learning how to enter the industry, followed by housekeeping & laundry first, as those are the departments' Stews generally start in. Once they've mastered those, then they may step into a more service-based role. Before your child joins their first permanent/ seasonal role, they should always receive an SEA Contract (Seafarers Employment Agreement). It's always good to have a read-through to know what their rights are, and to put your mind at ease.

• Junior Stew: Housekeeping, which gives you the basics of housekeeping and laundry, as these will be the first things you'll learn in yachting! • Junior Stew: Service, which will teach you all of the service basics, such as how to set a table correctly, the different cutlery you'll come across, wine & cocktail basics and more! The above 2 courses, and this one, can be purchased in a money-saving bundle. We also have further courses, including: • Superyacht Wine Service • Service Fundamentals (great for after you've mastered the basics of service) • Luxury Tea Service • Foundations of Mixology However, we do recommend mastering the basics first and the things you actually need to know, then expanding on that knowledge. Our other courses are perfect for once you've gained experience.

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Junior Stew

Description.

The position is for a Junior Stewardess to join a 60m+ Motor Yacht located in the South of France. The yacht operates on a Dual Season Itinerary with a Private/Light Charter program. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1 season's experience in the industry, hold valid STCW documentation, seagoing medical certification, and be available immediately. The role offers a salary of €3,000 + tips, 45 days leave, flights, training, and progression opportunities. The candidate will become part of an established and vibrant crew. Apply if you meet the requirements.

Requirements

• 1 full season's yachting experience is a MUST • Valid STCW documentation + seagoing medical • Available immediately • €3,000 + tips • 45 days leave

• Dual Season

Application Details

• Steward(ess)

Superyacht Stewardesses are responsible for serving meals and drinks, maintaining guest areas and cabins, and meeting the needs of the guests.

Stewardesses must be great diplomats, guest focused, with excellent communication skills.

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