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.
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!
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It’s no secret that the impressive yacht crew salaries attract most people into the exclusive yachting world.
Junior deckhands or stewardesses can earn starting salaries of $3000 per month. With a few years of experience and some courses to back you up, this amount moves up towards $4000-$4500 per month!
In order to compile this superyacht crew salary guideline, I have taken 10 of the top yachting platforms and used all of their data, combined with my personal experience, to reach an average salary expectation for each position.
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The Captain has the highest level of responsibility onboard the yacht and hence they earn the most out of all the yacht crew salaries.
Captains are accountable for the overall safety of the yacht, crew members and guests.
They also handle daily operations of the yacht, guests, and owner liaison. They deal with management companies, port control, budgets, human resources, and many more tasks and logistics that make the job demanding and stressful.
On top of this, Captains are required to hold high levels of certifications depending on the size of the yacht they are driving.
Yacht Captain salaries can sky rocket with higher levels of qualifications.
If you are looking to become a Yacht Captain one day I recommend looking into the courses required so you can get started with licenses and sea time. It takes time to get there, but when you do it will be worth it.
The Chief Officer is second in command to the Captain and is responsible for carrying out the Captain’s standing orders.
On smaller yachts, the Chief Officer is referred to as the Mate.
The Chief Officer is responsible for carrying out the safety duties onboard and assisting in the bridge with paperwork and navigational planning.
The Chief Officer is also responsible for leading and managing their deck team, ensuring crew are following their duties as well as managing the water sports and guest activities.
The salary of a Chief Officer depends heavily on the license held.
The Bosun is essentially the Lead Deckhand onboard. A lead deckhand salary on a larger vessel will be similar to that of a bosun salary on a smaller vessel.
This is an opportunity to step up from being a deckhand and gain some experience in a leadership role. This position is in place for larger yachts so that when the Officer is busy with bridge duties, someone is in charge on deck.
Years of experience needed: 0
A Deckhand is an entry-level role on a yacht.
You need to spend a few years (or less) as a Deckhand in order to learn and gain experience so that you can step up in the ranks and obtain your licenses.
This role will be very hands-on in maintaining the exterior of the yacht. Duties will include cleaning, polishing, varnishing, sanding, caulking, and any other maintenance work required.
The Chief Stewardess or Steward is responsible for all the interior operations of the yacht .
They are responsible for managing the interior team, and ensuring the interior of the yacht is maintained to the highest standards. Besides cleaning and laundry schedules , this also includes provisioning for crew and guests, budgeting, accounting, and training of junior crew.
A Stewardess/Steward is an entry-level position working within the interior of the yacht.
There are rankings within the interior (2nd, 3rd, 4th Steward/Stewardesses). As you spend more time in the industry, you will be promoted to higher ranks, and with that will come a better salary and more responsibility.
This role covers a range of tasks, including but not limited to housekeeping, laundry, bartending, table scaping, floral arrangements, serving, and hosting guests.
The Engineer onboard is responsible for all mechanical functioning and maintenance of the vessel. This is a very technical role that can pay well as you gain experience and obtain your licensing.
The Chef is responsible for feeding the crew 2 to 3 healthy and sustainable meals a day. They are of course required to prepare meals for guests when onboard to the highest of standards.
In their day-to-day tasks, they will be responsible for their own provisioning of the galley, maintaining stocks, cleanliness, and hygiene of the galley.
The salary of the Yacht Chef varies depending on qualifications and experience.
There are two types of super yachts that require crew: Private and Charter yachts. The salaries for yacht crew differ slightly between the two.
A private boat is owned by a single person or family who uses the yacht for their own purposes. They don’t charter it out and you can expect to have the same guests onboard for the duration of your contract.
The benefit of these programs is that you get to know your guests well so you may find it easier to manage their wants and needs.
You may also benefit from traveling to off-the-beaten-track locations as I have!
For yacht crew working on these private boats, you will usually not receive charter tips.
A charter boat is one that gets chartered out by guests. This operates as a business and also means you will have different guests for every trip.
If you work on a charter boat you can expect to receive charter tips at the end of each charter. These are usually 10%-20% of the charter fee!
Considering these tips can be anywhere from $2000-$5000 per week depending on the size of the yacht, charter boats offer great earning potential and can skyrocket your salary as a yachtie.
Hi, my name is Lisa, a Chief Stewardess in the yachting industry with 10 years of experience, as well as 8 years of hospitality experience prior to that. Being in the yachting industry has been a whirlwind of adventure, growth, challenges and some of the best experiences of my life, and I am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with all of you.
A day in the life of a yacht stewardess.
Like any well-run hotel, restaurant, or other luxury service, a crewed yacht needs organized structure and good management. Whether you’re staffing your own luxury vessel or looking for an exciting career working and traveling the world, you need to know how this structure works, and what you can expect to pay or earn and do in the various roles on board.
Every yacht is a little different, and organization may reflect the style of the captain or the demands of the owner. But the same jobs need to be done on almost every boat. Organized with ranks, heads of each division report to the Captain. It’s not a military-style organization, but there are parallels with merchant marine grades and structures.
Smaller yachts need fewer crew, and staff may wear multiple hats that cross more traditional divisions and may combine some jobs with others. Large yachts have more distinct divisions or subdivisions, with more specialization to divide tasks and manage staffing. The core skills are the same, but finding staff with the right blends to do the jobs is key. Crew with broader skills are highly sought after.
As a yacht owner, you shouldn’t have to worry about day-to-day management decisions or organizing all this. That’s why you have a captain, and it’s better to leave staffing decisions entirely up to him or her. But it’s still important to know what it is people you’re hiring do, why they’re there, and how many you need. You don’t want too many crew, or to be short-handed. An understanding of what your yacht needs helps you talk to the captain to keep your yacht running how you want it.
For those looking to break into yacht crew work, consider your skills and strengths, and what jobs appeal to you. You’ll need training before you work, and you can direct your job path through the training you seek. Your goal is a suitable position on a well-run yacht, so make yourself the most attractive candidate possible.
Working on a yacht is also living on the yacht. Crew must have a space to sleep, food, and all the basics that any employee needs. Large yachts have space reserved for crew, and owners looking for quality crew should provide good working and living conditions. Your crew takes care of you, and you should take care of them.
Depending on where a yacht operates or what flag she flies, a variety of labor laws or rules may be in effect. These requirements may be for work visas, contracts and written agreements, and compliance with merchant and ship crew treaties and laws. Be prepared to have work and non-disclosure agreements between yacht and crew, though a few yachts skip this.
Many yacht positions are seasonal. Year-round employment is more likely for senior crew like the captain and department heads, but not all yachts see year-round use. And some yachts may use different crew in different locales between seasonal moves.
Any job listing should give seasonal information, with geographic information, the length of the season, and the prospects for year-round positions and repeat employment.
Yacht crew is a service job at its core, and every yacht owner is looking for service-oriented people who understand how to deliver a hotel-quality living and restaurant-quality fine dining. Work experience in luxury hotels and restaurants is a big plus for some jobs, and makes breaking into yacht work easier.
Yacht work can be very demanding, with periods of intense work when the owner and guests or a charter party is on board. Long days aren’t uncommon, but often balance with slack time when the boat is empty of passengers. There is always work to be done, but there’s usually a chance for time off.
Most salaries are monthly, since many positions are seasonal. Pay ranges are commensurate with experience, rank, and responsibility. Private vessels usually offer higher base pay, as charter crew can earn tips on top of their base salary. Because of the demands of the lifestyle, compensation is good and you have minimal living expenses on board.
Because so many jobs are seasonal and may occur in different countries and locations, benefits offered to yacht crew vary widely. But it is not uncommon for crew to be offered health and accident insurance and a flight to the vessel. Living on board, you’ll get food, rooming (usually shared), basic toiletries, uniforms, and laundry. Yachts with a longer view may offer additional training to long-term prospects.
Time off is usually linked to boat use, and may be sporadic in-season or when the boat has the owner and guests on board. There will always be some time off, but it may be between very intense work periods.
Most crew jobs have an employment contract that meets the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC). This should spell out the contract period and duration, as well as salary, leave and time off, probationary periods, repatriation policies, and any other crucial details to meet the minimum international standards of crew welfare.
This contract should also contain shipboard policies on confidentiality and non-disclosures, drug and alcohol use on board, personal hygiene expectations, interpersonal relationships, and dispute resolution. Job expectations and requirements can also be included, with specific language about roles, tasks, and cooperation between divisions.
Note that all crew agreements will explicitly prohibit drug use on board, most limit alcohol consumption and ban hard liquor on board, and many boats have policies prohibiting intimate personal crew relationships. Because the crew is living on board full time and in close quarters, rules to maintain decorum and crew harmony may be in writing.
Two key certifications are required for yacht crew. Employers look for the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers) and the ENG1 (Seafarer Medical Certificate). Insurers generally require crew to have these two certifications or the equivalent.
The ENG1 isn’t a class. It’s a medical exam to ensure that the crew is physically fit to serve at sea and has no underlying conditions that may arise far from help. It’s best for prospective crew to secure the ENG1 before investing more time and money training.
STCW is a week-long class on the basics of onboard safety. This includes hands-on modules covering personal survival, fire safety, first aid and CPR, accident prevention, and security awareness. It needs to be refreshed every five years.
Larger vessels will have more defined duties and specific areas of responsibility. But smaller yachts may want the crew to have different roles in different situations. For example, a hybrid job description may read “3rd Engineer/Steward” and describe a role in engineering when the boat is empty but on inside crew when passengers are on board.
When hiring or seeking jobs be prepared to look for creative crossover skill sets to meet the needs of the vessel.
Any extra skills outside the regular duties makes crew more attractive. From stewards who can teach yoga, give massages or play cocktail piano to deck crew who know how to water ski, SCUBA dive, or fish, anything that crew can bring to enhance the passenger experience adds value to the employee.
If you’re looking for a position, list the skills you’d be comfortable using. If a vessel owner is looking for something specific, spell it out and figure out how that special duty fits into the employee work day.
Most yacht crews break into four primary divisions which group related tasks and responsibilities together. While the grouping sounds like it’s by section of the boat, they’re really more functional. For example, stewards (Interior) will definitely serve meals, whether they’re in the main dining room or out on deck. Deckhands (deck) are going to be involved in painting, sanding, and varnish jobs anywhere on the boat.
The deck crew handles most of the exterior operations of the yacht, and runs it. Deck hands and crew keep the boat looking clean and shiny, and handling most vessel operations. This includes driving and operating the yacht, navigation, running all launches and ship’s craft, handling lines, and all maintenance and painting, washing, and shining.
Inside crew are primarily the stewards and housekeepers. Larger vessels will have a dedicated housekeeping staff separate from the stewards, but smaller vessels may not.
Stewards keep the interior clean, do all housekeeping, laundry, food and beverage service, cabin preparation, and anything else needed for the comfort of the passengers.
Below decks, the engineering department ensures the safe and smooth running of all the ship’s machinery and electronics. Engineers are engine and systems specialists, and there will usually be a dedicated electronics expert. Most engineer jobs require professional training and certification.
Fine dining is a hallmark of the yachting experience, and a full-time galley crew prepares all meals for passengers and crew. The head chef plans the menus and provisions the boat, while junior chefs assist the head chef with meal preparation and keeping the galley spotless.
Departments are all organized in a hierarchy, with a department head reporting to the Captain. The clear chain of command makes for smooth operations, with all communications going up and down ranks. Junior staff will occasionally take instructions from other divisions as all crew is expected to help as needed. A captain or department head may organize staff differently, so reporting structures listed are guidelines only.
All salary ranges are monthly figures and are ranges based on yacht size and crew experience. Senior jobs on larger yachts have more responsibility than the same job title on yachts with smaller crews. Experienced crew are very desirable and can expect more pay for their positions.
Listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and different yachts may allocate some jobs to different positions.
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The captain of the vessel is the overall decision maker for the yacht in all situations, including the safety of the vessel. The owner should leave the Captain responsible for operational decisions about hiring and staff and operating the ship. To become a captain requires years of experience and training, and a broad set of skills including yacht operations, personnel management, budgeting and finance. The captain works directly with the owner and owner’s representative, if the captain is not also acting as the representative.
On an organization chart, the Captain is usually placed in the deck division, but the Captain is always the senior-most crew on the yacht and all division heads report to the Captain.
Responsibilities include:
Reports to: The yacht owner
Salary Range: $6,000 to $22,000
The deckhands handle all the outside responsibilities of the ship, including cleaning and maintenance of the yacht and all the ship’s vessels and toys on board. Deck crew will have significant contact with passengers in this role, operating launches and delivering guests to and from shore and handling the toys.
All deck crew have watch responsibilities on passage, and daily responsibilities keeping the yacht pristine and clean. They will also do line handling and secure the yacht.
The Chief Mate or First Officer is the second in command of the vessel, and left in charge when the Captain is not on board. The first mate has the requisite skills to stand in for the captain and run the yacht if needed and usually acts as the division head of the deck team.
The seamanship skills needed are similar to the Captain’s position.
There may be additional mates on larger vessels, these 2nd, 3rd, etc. mates have similar responsibilities on rotation. But the first mate is senior and always second in command.
Reports to: Captain
Salary Range: $4,000 to $9,500 (First mate)
Second and more junior mates may earn $2,000 to $4,000
The Bosun is the senior deckhand and manages the junior hands on board. This will usually be the most experienced hand on board.
Reports to: First mate
Salary Range: $3,000 to $5,000
Deckhands are constantly busy with maintenance, cleaning, polishing, and assisting guests as needed. They will assist other departments as needed or given special duties.
Reports to: Bosun
Salary range: $1,300 to $3,000
Though every position on a yacht is service-oriented, the interior or inside crew provides the primary customer service. They will interact the most with the passengers daily, and they’re directly responsible for the quality of their experience on board.
The purser is the chief financial officer of the yacht and handles all the financial operations on board. Accounting, purchasing, payroll and hiring, and all money matters end up with the Purser. This is a senior staff position, and may be the interior department head. Smaller yachts may eliminate the purser’s job and add it to the captain’s and other senior staff duties.
Responsibilities Include:
Salary Range: $4,000 to $8,000
The chief steward or stewardess has primary responsibility for all service roles inside. Food and drink service, cabin preparation, and anything to do with helping the passengers be more comfortable and enjoy their stay. The chief steward will be inside crew with several years of experience.
The chief steward manages the interior staff, setting and enforcing vessel service standards. The chief steward ensures the crew delivers a five-star hospitality experience.
Chief Steward Responsibilities:
Reports to: Captain or Purser, depending on the yacht
Salary Range: $4,000 to $8,500
The stewards and stewardesses are the primary guest service staff. They will work closely with guests and passengers, and have daily contact with them as they meet most of their needs while on board.
Steward Responsibilities:
Reports to: Chief Steward
Salary Range: $1,500 to $4,500
Larger yachts may have a dedicated housekeeping and laundry staff. This will be part of the inside crew, under either the purser or the head steward. There may be a senior housekeeper, if there are more than one housekeeping crew on board.
Responsibilities are the cleaning and laundry portions of the steward’s job, and a laundry steward may spend most of her time inside the ship’s laundry.
An experienced Head of Housekeeping may earn from $4,500 to $7,000, while a Laundry Steward typically earns from $2,500 to $3,500.
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Food service requirements on any yacht are high. Whether it’s a privately owned vessel or a charter, the expectations are always for top tier food service, with a variety of meals planned for the requirements of every passenger. Chefs and cooks prepare all meals on board for passengers and crew, but sometimes other interior crew may help with prep work or cleanup.
Smaller yachts have smaller galley crews, but the largest vessels may have an executive chef and several sous chefs. All chef positions require formal culinary training and experience, but cook positions are often entry level. Promotion from cook to chef is unusual without additional training.
On larger yachts, an Executive Chef will run the entire galley with the help of sous chefs and cooks. With an Executive Chef, there’s an expectation that the food and menus will be on a level with Michelin star-rated restaurants.
The executive chef brings a thorough understanding of food preparation and presentation, and moves food preparation past creative up to artistic. Job responsibilities are similar to a chef, but the job demands and the required experience and education are much higher.
Salary range: $7,000 to $11,000
The chef has overall responsibility for all meals on the yacht, from provisioning in remote places to hygiene and good safety. If there’s only one chef, she’s the head of the galley crew. Finding the best provisions in far away locations and making the best of local food availability is a major part of the job.
The sous chefs assist the chef in all aspects of running the galley, and may have independent assignments to plan and guest and crew meals. While not primarily responsible for provisioning, the sous chef will help with food selection, menu preparation, and planning. A sous chef must have formal culinary training.
Reports to: Head chef
Salary Range: $3,500 – $6,000.
Cooks may be entry-level positions or experienced, but do not require formal gastronomy education. They will assist the chef and sous chefs, cooking meals and dishes for guests and crew, helping with provisioning, and keeping the galley neat.
Salary Range: $2,500 to $3,500
The engineering department keeps the yacht and all its systems working. Whether it’s the engines, electronics, air conditioning, or the plumbing – it’s up to engineering to keep it running.
There is considerable overlap with commercial shipping in the engineering field, as many of the same skills apply. And there is a broader range of qualifications and grades based on the size and power of the vessel. Job ratings may be set by required experience based on tonnage of ship or power of engines, with corresponding levels of pay and responsibility.
Unlike commercial shipping, engineers may get involved in other aspects of running the yacht, like helping with docking and water sports with mechanical toys.
Engineering certifications, training, ratings, experience and licensing are critical to hiring competent engineers, and for engineering crew it’s an important facet of career advancement. This is important for Chief and 2nd Engineers, which are often broken out by MCA (U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency) rating or other international equivalent.
MCA ratings for engineers Commercial and Private Yachts over 24m are:
Y4: Less than 200 Gross Tons and less than 1,500 kW engine power Y3: Less than 500 GT and 3,000 kW Y2: Less than 3,000 GT and 3,000 kW Y1: Less than 3,000 GT and 9,000 kW
There is also an unlimited rating for merchant vessels larger than the Y1 category. For discussing salary and responsibilities, we will include all ratings in one position description, but pay scales with the size of the yacht and any required higher ratings.
The chief engineer manages all aspects of keeping the yacht and its systems running. The chief engineer manages all the engineering staff, and directs all maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and upgrades. This is a management position, but requires extensive hands-on technical experience and knowledge. Chief engineers on large yachts hold an MCA Y1 or Y2, smaller boats will have a lower rated chief and a smaller staff. Check Jooble.org to find abroad marine engineer vacancies.
Salary Range: $6,000 to $15,000
The second engineer is also a highly skilled position requiring a rating or license and several years of experience. This senior level engineer also needs knowledge of how to troubleshoot and maintain all yacht systems.
Reports to: Chief engineer
Salary Range: $5,500 – $10,000
The OOW is a junior engineering position, but still licensed. There are two categories of OOW – MEOL (Marine Engine Operator License) and the more junior AEC (Assistant Engine Course). The overall responsibilities are similar, working to support the senior engineers and handle independent assignments. The AEC rating is entry level for licensed crew, but has training and certification.
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Salary Range, MEOL: $4,500 to $6,000 Salary Range, AEC: $2,500 to $3,500
The ETO takes responsibility for all audio-visual and information technology on board. Ensuring passengers have access to the internet, movies, television, and music is a primary responsibility. This position carries a fair amount of passenger interaction, and an ETO needs good troubleshooting skills to go with customer service skills.
Salary Range: $4,000 to $9,000
This is a lower or entry level position for someone with engineering skills but without formal licensing or certification. The junior engineer will help with safety and cleanliness, and assist in any engineering tasks as needed. The ability to solve problems and fix things opens this spot for anyone capable and willing to do the job.
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Whether you are a yacht owner or considering entering this dynamic industry with an established and reliable crew, it is essential to have an understanding of the yacht’s hierarchical structure, mission priorities, and salary expectations. By doing your research on the complexity of yachting before hiring your team, you can confidently select the right group of experienced and qualified professionals for your needs. Staying up-to-date on top industry trends and knowing the capabilities of each type of yacht crew position will enable you to make sound decisions that support a safe and cost-effective journey. With quality personnel at your helm, you can cruise unhindered in luxury and explore new destinations with peace of mind.
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In an ongoing research campaign to uncover salary and package information of superyacht Heads of Department, Quay Crew has carried out another survey among Chief Stews.
Collecting over 100 detailed responses from 40m to 100m+ yachts, the analysis contains detailed comparisons between yacht size and usage, with specific reference to rotational vs full time roles and associated pay.
The key findings are:
“The findings in this survey give an indicative overview of Chief Stew salaries and packages, and definitely reflect the roles we work on, with the exception of a few unicorns we get every now and then which is most likely due to those Chief Stews being onboard for some time.
“Overall, salaries are where would expect them to be and there’s definitely been a shift in the last year with yachts giving similar leave packages to Chief Stews as other HODs. Rotation is certainly more common now.”
“What does make for interesting reading, however, is the salary expectations of Chief Stews looking for rotation versus the reality.
“A lot of candidates we speak to for Interior HOD roles think €8,000 per month with time for time rotation is a good place to start and we always advise this is high. And the findings support this.
“In fact, this survey demonstrates that by seeking time for time rotation, you sacrifice a slightly higher salary compared to those with 3:1 / 2:1 / 4:2 rotation.
“For Chief Stews wanting to move into the rotational market, I would advise they make rotation the non-negotiable element and review everything else on a case-by-case basis. Bear in mind, if you have been with your previous owners for five years in a full-time role, you will likely have to take a pay cut in return for rotation.”
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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.
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A Chief Steward or Stewardess is the Head of the Interior Department onboard a yacht. Reporting directly to the Captain, the Chief Stew is responsible for the interior management of the vessel and for providing superior hospitality service to owners and guests onboard, which often requires anticipating their needs and desires. To achieve this, a Chief Stew manages a team of yacht Stews .
As the Head of the interior, a Chief Stew is not only responsible for the maintenance of the interior and the whole team that comes with it, but they are also the first point of contact for the guests onboard. Subsequently, a Chief Stew is responsible for making their luxury yachting experience unforgettable.
The responsibilities of a Chief Stew include:
Ensuring the everyday smooth operation of the boat’s interior department
Management of a team of yacht Stews
Interior crew hiring, training and management
Interior department budget management and accounting
Provisioning and inventory management
Crew uniform purchasing
Ensuring guest satisfaction by providing constant impeccable service
Organising guest activities and parties
Executing flawless meal service for the guests
Flower and table decorations
Collaborating with the Head Chef regarding meal service for the guests
Maintaining, and caring for valuable interior items and surfaces, such as artwork, silks, china, crystal, linens, fine woodwork, and marble
Creating, implementing, and maintaining standard practice procedure manuals
Collaboration with shipyard contractors
The Chief Stew onboard a yacht is extremely skilled in five-star hospitality, various service styles and interior maintenance, in addition to possessing extensive wine knowledge. They are responsible for guest satisfaction onboard and must have the ability to anticipate yacht owners’ and guests’ needs and exceed their expectations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position, as well as team management and fiscal administration. This role typically requires at least three years of experience in the superyacht industry.
The skills of a successful yacht Chief Stew include:
Superb organisational skills
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to assign duties and delegate crew on projects
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to assume a confident yet discreet manner with guests
Excellent knowledge of all types of service and housekeeping including laundry
Wine, cigar, barista and cocktail-making knowledge
Plant care skills
Extensive etiquette knowledge
Table decorating skills
Flower arrangement skills
Excellent knowledge of products used to maintain the interior
Knowledge of activities and restaurants in popular yachting areas
Passion for creating unforgettable experiences for the guests
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Budget management skills
Ability to stay calm under pressure
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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The latest yacht stewardess and steward jobs on super yachts around the world:.
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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]
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
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.
50m MY Privately owned Currently in SOF Looking for Temporary 2nd Stew Masseuse skills would be a big plus. Immediate start till October.
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
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.
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
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]
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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
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
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
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
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
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
*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
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
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Ever wondered what staff members aboard a luxury yacht charter make? Here’s a breakdown by position. Some may surprise you.
If you have ever binge-watched Below Deck, or daydreamed about working on a luxury yacht, you may have thought to yourself, “I wonder what they make?”. Many people across the world have jumped at the opportunity to rub elbows with the world’s elite while working aboard the most luxurious ships in the world.
If you have wondered what the salaries are for workers on a yacht, and want to take the next step toward a great mix of freedom and pay, joining a luxury yacht crew might be for you.
Crew jobs on yachts can be some of the most rewarding careers available, but they are also challenging. It is important to know what to expect when applying for a crew job. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect to find when applying for a yacht crew job.
To understand the yacht crew job descriptions better, you have to understand the different departments in a yacht. These departments include:
On any yacht, the captain is at the top of the hierarchy. They are responsible for reporting to the vessel’s owner via a representative or directly. Below are the job descriptions for yacht crew members in these departments.
Salaries will vary depending on the size, type, location, and use of the yacht. The crew’s experience and qualifications will also play a role in determining their salary.
The captain’s job description includes: keeping the vessel safe and secure, ensuring that all crew members are doing their job, and reporting any safety concerns. Typically, this person will also be in charge of hiring other deck officers for specific duties. Depending on various factors, the captain could be paid $4,200 to $15,800 per month.
Although this an extremely high pay rate, it requires decades of experience typically. Being in charge of the safety of passengers, crew members and potentially a $50 million yacht is serious business!
Chief officers’ responsibilities include supervising the crew’s daily activities, maintaining duties and duties lists, and overseeing crew pay. This is also the person who will be in charge of hiring other crew members and managing the activities or watersports the guests would like to participate in. Typically, this person will make around $3,100 to $14,200 per month.
The second mate’s job description includes: being in charge of navigating the yacht and overseeing any repairs that may be needed. Typically, this person will make around $3,100 to $8,400 per month.
The third mate’s responsibilities include: handling deck chores and maintenance for the yacht. The salary is $2,600 to $6,300 monthly.
A bosun is in charge of safety and security, supervising diving operations and monitoring all deck equipment. They will also maintain the diving records whenever necessary. This person will make around $2,600 to $6,300 monthly.
A purser is responsible for hiring, training, and caring for all crew members. They are sent out to find candidates and supervise their performance in port and during sea trips. They are responsible for every operation in this department. Typical salaries go from $5,200 to $9,400 monthly.
The chief steward is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising all crew members in the interior department. They will set up work schedules, determine pay scales and enforce penalties if they are not followed. Typical salaries go from $4,800 to $8,800 monthly.
The steward is in charge of the kitchen, taking orders and keeping track of all supplies. They unpack and pack the guest’s luggage and remain on standby at all times in case anything happens. Salaries go from $3,100 to $6,800 monthly.
Chief engineer.
He or she is in charge of the engine room and is responsible for ensuring it is operating smoothly. The chief engineer is responsible for providing services to all the other positions on board if needed. They will make around $6,300 to $15,600 monthly.
As the second in command to the chief engineer, this person will be in charge of all engine room duties and services that need to be done. Salaries are typically around $3,200 to $10,500 per month.
An ETO officer will oversee all electrical and electronic equipment, including everything from the GPS to the yacht’s peripheral devices, lighting, and communications equipment.
They will be in charge of setting up the systems, testing them during repairs, checking their functionality, and identifying any problems. Salaries are around $4,300 to $8,500 monthly.
The head chef is in charge of all the food preparation and storage. All food preparation is under the direction of this chef. They are trained professionals who ensure that strict hygiene standards and food safety are maintained. Salaries go from $6,300 to $10,500 monthly.
The sous chef is in charge of food preparation and operations and preparing all menus at the direction of the head chef. They prepare, cook, and serve all food items that the guests require while on board. Salaries go from $3,700 to $8,400 monthly.
There is a galley staff who works in the galley. Galley staff will be responsible for washing dishes, cooking, cleaning, serving food, and preparing daily menus. Salaries go from $2,500 to $4,300 monthly.
This article covers the yacht crew job descriptions for various jobs on the yacht and their salaries. As you plan to secure a job in the yacht crew industry, ensure you know everything you need to about the job. What will be the working hours? Will there be leaves to travel home? You must be prepared before applying for any of these jobs on a yacht charter .
One thing to note is that some ormost of these positions aren’t available on all yacht charters. This will depend on a number of factors including the numbere of guests, size of the yacht, budget of the guests and location of the yacht.
Being a member of a yacht crew is both flexible and very strict at the same time. Your level of service and professionalism are critical to ensuring the esteemed guests have an experience they expect for shelling out tens of thousands of dollars. So, expect very strict rules while on board.
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How much does a yacht stewardess make.
If you always dreamt of a career which allowed you to travel around the world, then you may wish to consider applying to get a job on a yacht as a stewardess
While this is an entry level position, it offers the opportunity of starting off a rewarding yacht career.
Here’s all you need to know about the various responsibilities and how much you could make.
Yacht Stewardess like to play Final Fantasy. Are you a fan of Final Fantasy? Do you enjoy gaming? If so, then marine stewardesses the same type of person. One study found that yacht stewardesses are more likely to be gamers than the general population. Whether they're role-playing or playing video games for fun, these ladies like to have some fun in their free time. Gaming is a popular pastime among women and it's no wonder that many stewardesses love it too! Many yacht stewards have a love for video games, and many of them are big fans of the Final Fantasy series. So when their employers offer to send them on a trip to Japan to play the game's latest installment in person, they jump at the chance. Especially after watching the ffxvi trailer . "It was an unforgettable experience," says one stewardess who went on the trip. "The sights and sounds of the game--the music, the graphics--it was all so amazing." Other stewards say that playing Final Fantasy is a great way to wind down after a long day on board.
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As a yacht stewardess you would be working as part of the yacht’s interior department.
Consequently your main responsibilities will revolve around making sure that the yacht’s interior is well maintained.
Your goal should always be to ensure that the highest standards of guest service are provided.
You may find job opportunities of yacht stewardesses on privately owned super-yachts, or on charter yachts that are often rented to important people.
The day-to-day duties of a yacht stewardess will depend greatly on the yacht’s size and type.
The season and the itinerary will also play a role.
For example, if you’re working on a very large yacht, you will be taking care of specific duties.
Whereas on a smaller yacht, you are more likely to be hands-on and involved in most of the galley or deck operations.
General housekeeping and serving duties will be the day-to-day responsibilities of a yacht stewardess.
This includes preparing cocktails and drinks, and maintaining the drinks stock at the bar, and taking care of the meal serving.
You would also need to take care of the tableware and table decorations so that they look in tip top shape.
Other duties include crew provisioning, guest and crew laundry and uniform stocks.
We will delve a bit deeper in what other responsibilities of a yacht stewardess involve further below.
There are different positions, with the most basic being a stewardess who specifically acts as a cook or a deckhand.
Then move slightly up the ladder by being a junior stewardess, and over time a 2nd and 3rd stewardess.
Until finally reaching the top position of chief stewardess.
Inevitably the roles are similar, but the duties vary.
The chief stewardess will be carrying out duties under the direction and authority of the yacht captain .
As a chief stewardess, you will be responsible for the interior of the yacht.
You will also ensure a superior quality hospitality service is provided all along, both to the yacht owner and to any guests.
Higher responsibility also entails more managerial duties as well as paperwork.
This includes event management, scheduling, guest activity planning, liaison with the galley and financial management.
Being a good multitasker and delegator is essential for this role.
2nd and 3rd stews carry out various duties under the direction of the chief stew and the captain.
They will be responsible for the maintenance of the interior of the yacht, as well as assist in the hospitality service.
Duties include guest care and valet services, and guest-cabin care.
The 2nd and 3rd stews will also need to take care of the laundry, ironing and any other wardrobe tasks.
Exterior crew support may need to be provided.
Assistance in inventory management, including provisioning, and taking care of checklists will often be deemed necessary.
2nd and 3rd stews may also be required to assist in the planning of dinners and other activities.
While these roles are at a lower level than those of a chief stew, it is still necessary that one has the necessary qualifications as well as possess the skills that ensure the best possible accommodation of the yacht’s owners and guests.
The stewardess will need to be responsible for all basic tasks of interior maintenance of the yacht as well as guest service.
A stewardess may be working solo, or combine the role with another position, depending on the particular job description and yacht.
A junior stewardess will often be focusing more on tasks such as meal service and bartending, cabin detailing, laundry and valet services.
This is a dual position, whereby one will act both as a deckhand and a stewardess.
This is quite normal on smaller and mid-sized vessels as there will typically be fewer crew members required.
Besides, there will be less room for them on the yacht.
Similar to the previous post, in this case one will be required to assume a dual role.
In this case the roles are those of a cook as well as a stewardess.
As mentioned earlier, the main responsibility is to ensure that the interior department is running smoothly.
There are various things involved in this, such as housekeeping services, food and beverage service, laundry, wardrobe management and entertaining.
Valet services may also be required from time-to-time.
This includes personal services to the guests, such as packing and unpacking luggage, caring for their personal items and taking care of any daily activity arrangements.
A yacht stewardess will also need to ensure that valuable items inside the yacht are well taken care of, or safeguarded.
This includes china, crystal, artworks, linens etc.
A chief stewardess will need to take care of the financial planning of the interior department, and so some accounting and budgeting knowledge is preferred.
Another role revolves around inventories, as it is important to ensure there are well maintained inventory supplies, while making sure that provisioning is taken care of accordingly.
From time to time it will be necessary to see to the selection and purchasing of certain items such as cigars, fine wines and specialty teas.
It is very important that a yacht stewardess sees to the proper organisation of storage areas in the yacht, as these will need to be well maintained and arranged.
As a yacht stewardess you will need to take care of the planning and management of destination experiences.
Besides these important day-to-day duties, you will also need to be responsible for the direction of any lower ranked stews.
As well as guiding them, you will also need to ensure that they are properly motivated and trained as necessary.
Rotational duties will need to be assigned, so human resource management and planning is another role of a chief stewardess.
The salary of a yacht stewardess depends on various factors.
The amount of experience that one has, and the training and qualifications that one possesses have an impact on salary.
Another determining factor is the size and type of yacht one works on.
Whether it’s a charter or private superyacht, or a power or sail yacht, affects the salary ranges.
For instance, a chief stewardess will typically have a salary in the range of $3,000 and $5,250 per month on a smaller yacht (between 80 and 140 feet), while one working on a larger yacht of over 140 feet could have a salary of over $7,000 a month.
As a general rule the base salary of an entry level stewardess starts at around $26,000 per year.
However it could also be around $35,000 annually, depending on the factors mentioned earlier.
Apart from the base salary, there are also various other additional benefits that could be added to the salary package.
These could include bonuses, tips, insurances, training costs and flight expenses.
Also, since as a yacht stewardess you would be living on board the yacht, there will also be the provision of meals and accommodation on board, as well as uniforms, linens and other sundries.
The yacht program refers to how the particular yacht is used by the owner.
There are yacht owners who reserve the yacht solely for their personal use, while others also decide to charter it, or lease it to others.
In the former case, the time abroad will vary depending on the occasional vacation period of the owner.
It could be a circumnavigation or only an annual departure.
Whether the yacht is a power or sail will also have an impact on the staffing requirements.
Sail yachts are generally termed as casual programs, and often there will be shared positions.
The vessel length is another determining factor.
On board a smaller vessel, the positions of the cook and deckhand for instance, will be taken care of by a steward.
On the other hand, on a superyacht there will generally be a fully staffed interior.
As with any other job, the more experience one has, the better the chances of getting a higher level position.
A junior position on a large yacht is considered to be a great first job to acquire experience.
You will be able to gather a lot of experience and direction from those who will be at a higher rank, and this will accelerate your learning curve.
Often after just a year in an entry level position, a stew may be able to reach the level of performance that is deemed necessary to move into a 2nd stew job.
Generally after around five years, and subject to professional performance, one can also manage to become a chief stew.
There are various qualifications which are considered as a must to work as a yacht stewardess.
The STCW Basic Safety Training certification has become a mandatory qualification if you work as a chief stewardess.
You will need to follow various courses in order to improve your chances of getting a job as a yacht stewardess.
There are accredited programmes which are designed to not only offer key skills and training, but also inspire and support the person who is aspiring to embark on such a career.
There is the new PYA Interior Crew G.U.E.S.T. certification which, while not being compulsory anymore, is still considered as an asset.
You may also find other equivalent introductory training classes that focus on interior crew training.
It is also recommended that you have the ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate , or an equivalent to it.
An Advanced or Medical First Aid certificate or some form of certification in medical training is highly recommended.
A yacht stewardess will also require certain specialised qualifications such as in areas of food handling, bartending, wine presentation and serving, silver service and table and flower decorating.
As noted earlier, a yacht stewardess’ salary ranges vary considerably depending on the individual’s experience and qualifications, as well as on the type and size of yacht.
A cook, deckhand and junior stewardess will generally start at a base salary of between $1,750 and $3,000 per month.
A stewardess, on the other hand, can expect to make anything in between $3,000 and $4,750 per month.
A 2nd stewardess can expect a similar salary, but with the possibility of earning even up to $5,250.
A chief stewardess can make between $6,000 and $8,000 monthly.
Higher salaries can be expected the bigger the yacht one is working on is.
The best way to try to get a job as a stewardess would be to register with a crew recruitment agency.
In this way you can increase your chances of being notified of yacht recruitment opportunities.
You can also look up yacht stewardess job opportunities online or alternatively, go dock walking.
If you are an energetic and service oriented person, who loves visiting new places, then you should seriously consider a stewardess job.
While it could prove to be quite demanding, and you will need to be on your feet for several hours, it is a very interesting and rewarding job.
The key to succeed at such a job is to be willing to give a high quality service with a smile, pay attention to details, be adaptable, as well as willing to exceed expectations.
Needless to say, good communication skills and people skills are essential.
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How to Get Into Yachting
Working on a superyacht has numerous appealing features, with various tax advantages associated with such a career move. But how do you get into yachting? Read our comprehensive article to find out.
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How much do you get paid to be a stewardess on a yacht.
As a Stewardess your salary can range depending, on the size of the Yacht, wether it is private or charter and the Yacht travel plans. You can expect these salaries when you get into a new Stewardess Position.
Chief Stewardess | + 100 m | $6,000 – $9,000 US & Europe Based |
60-100 m | $3,000 – $6,500 US & Europe Based | |
2nd Stewardess | Less than 60 m | $3,500 – $6,000 US & Europe Based |
Stewardess | General Guidelines | $3,000 – $5,000 US & Europe Based |
Junior Stewardess | General Guidelines | $2,500 – $3,500 US & Europe Based |
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This will also depend on factors such as if you choose to work on Sailing yachts or motor yachts, moreover you can select large yachts or small yachts, and decide between charter or private yachts. Together we will select your yacht type in the Kick-start Stewardess Package.
Once you spend a few years in the industry and get additional training in your department you can progress into a leadership position on board.
As a Yacht Stewardess this will l ead to the Chief Stewardess position, the Salary for a Chief Stewardess can range up to 10 000/ USD per month on the largest Yachts including bonuses and tips.
When you are starting to work as a Yacht Stewardess you can expect a salary between 2300-3000€/ month and you will have at least 38 days paid leave per year.
A few things to think about:
On private yachts you can expect bonuses if you remain on board for several years, such as an annual bonus to keep the crew on board longer and create longevity. If you choose to work on Charter Yachts, you can instead work hard and long hours, but get awarded with very large tips.Tips for Superyacht crew are as follows:
You could earn an additional 2000€ on a charter yacht per week. If you do 8 weeks of charter in a year, which is normal for a Chart yachts you will earn an additional 15 000€ tips to your Yacht salary.
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Here is a guide to the types of jobs found on board yachts for both the Exterior and Interior departments. Get information on job descriptions, skills and experience required to be hired, as well as the expected salary for the position. From entry level yacht jobs (ie. deckhand or steward) to a career path in the yachting industry, understand how each crew member contributes to the efficient operation of a yacht.
Other Titles: Master; Second Master; Second Captain
Job Description: The Captain is responsible for the safety of the passengers, crew and the vessel. The Captain oversees the navigation of the vessel, legal and regulatory compliance, budgeting and accounting, vessel maintenance, training, hiring and disciplinary action. The Captain must also achieve the owner’s objectives and answer to the yacht owner for all decisions that are made. Depending on the size of the yacht and number of crew will determine how much the Captain delegates versus the tasks completed by the Captain. Some large yachts may have a Second Captain as second in command.
Experience and Skills Required: The Captain must have a wealth of maritime experience and training including excellent engineering knowledge and knowledge of all safety and environmental regulations. Typically a Captain has worked through the other officer ranks on a superyacht. A Captain on a vessel larger than 3,000 GRT, needs the STCW Master Unlimited licence along with all its necessary courses. Additional skills required include management and accounting skills.
Average Salary: $4,000 to $8,000 per month (Captain of a vessel 60 to 100 feet.) $7,000 to $15,000 per month (Captain of a vessel 100 to 160 feet.) $12,000+ per month (Captain of a vessel 160 feet and up.)
Other Job Titles: Chief Officer, Chief Mate
Job Description: The First Officer assists the Captain with navigational planning, administrative duties, crew discipline and safety. The First Officer is responsible for the vessel’s navigation and sets the navigational watch schedule. The 1st Officer manages the Bosun and deckhands, overseeing the maintenance of deck equipment and inventory. The 1st Officer also supervises the water sports equipment (aka: toys). The 1st officer may also be the designated security, safety, or medical officer.
Experience and Skills Required: The First Officer must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization (IMO) and STCW. The standard requirement is Chief Mate (Yacht) 3,000 gt A-II/2 or higher with previous Officer of the Watch experience. Applicants of smaller yachts may have certificates such as RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean. Additional certification such as Dive Master or Fishing Specialist, are also an asset.
Average Salary: $5,000 to $8,000 per month (120 feet to 180 feet.) $7,000 to $12,000+ per month (180+ feet)
Other Titles: Officer of the Watch
Job Description: Yachts larger than 140 feet employ a Second Officer in addition to the First Officer. The 2nd Officer understudies the 1st Officer. He is a navigational watch keeper and assists the First Officer with administrative and safety duties. The 2nd Officer leads the deckhands in deck maintenance duties. The 2nd Officer may also be designated security, safety, or medical officer duties.
Experience and Skills Required: The Second Officer must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization (IMO) and STCW. The standard requirement is Officer of the Watch (Yacht) 3,000 gt A-II/1 or higher. Previous yacht experience is preferred. Additional certification such as Dive Master or Fishing Specialist, are also an asset.
Average Salary: $5,000 to $6,000 per month (140 feet to 180 feet.) $5,500 to $8,000+ per month (180+ feet.)
Other Titles: Lead Deckhand, Senior Deckhand
Job Description: Under the direction of the First Officer, the Bosun supervises the deckhands in the deck cleanliness and maintenance of the vessel. The Bosun develops, executes and assists in planned maintenance and repair of the exterior of the vessel. This includes painting, varnishing, repairing, caulking, and fibreglass repair. The Bosun monitors the condition of the ship’s fire and safety equipment and is responsible for maintenance of the toys and tenders. The Bosun is a watchkeeper, security officer, and tender driver when needed.
Experience and Skills Required: The Bosun should be in possession of the Yachtmaster Offshore (or higher) or the OOW certification which includes GMDSS. The Bosun should have knowledge of maintenance products and knowledge of all equipment onboard. The Bosun should have knowledge of the water sports equipment and some engineering knowledge. Minimum three years experience as a yacht deckhand is required. Additional certification is an advantage.
Average Salary: $3,000 to $4,500 per month (100 feet to 180 feet.) $4,000+ per month (180+ feet)
Other Titles: Junior Deckhand
Job Description: This entry level position is expected to undertake a variety of tasks. These include cleaning, polishing, waxing, painting, varnishing, sanding, fibreglass repair, carpentry, line handling, exterior maintenance, driving tenders (if qualified), setting up toys, diving (if qualified), helping clean cabins, helping prep meals, helping serve meals, and helping clean engines. On smaller vessels, there may be one deckhand versus larger yachts may have five or more deckhands supervised by a Bosun.
Experience and Skills Required: Although no previous yachting experience is required, general seafaring skills are expected. Deckhands should have basic knowledge in navigation, boat handling, engines and radio equipment. Additional skills such as painting, woodworking, fibreglass experience are an asset. Additional certifications such as diving qualifications and fishing skills, Tender Driving Licence, and the Radio Operators Certificate (ROC) are also beneficial.
Average Salary: $2,000 to $4,000 per month (60 feet to 120 feet.) $2,500 to $3,500 per month (120 feet to 180 feet.) $2,500 to $4,000+ per month (180+ feet)
Chief engineer.
Job Description: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe operation of engine room operations. The Chief is also responsible for the maintenance of the vessel’s engines, generators, hydraulics, outboard engines, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems including refrigeration and air conditioning, fuel polishing, water makers, computers, entertainment systems and other interior equipment. The Chief Engineer plans and executes the vessel’s preventative maintenance. On a small yacht he may be the only engineer onboard, while larger yachts he may supervise a team of engineers to perform the maintenance.
Experience and Skills Required: The Chief Engineer must have extensive maritime experience and training including knowledge of all safety and environmental regulations. Depending on the size of yacht will determine the minimum qualifications required. At the very least, Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (Y4) A-III/3 is limited to vessels less than 200gt and less than 1,500kw in size. The highest qualification for a Chief Engineer is the Chief Engineer Unlimited A-III/2.
Average Salary: $5,000 to $10,000 per month (120 feet to 180 feet.) $7,500 to $15,000+ per month (180+ feet)
Other Title: Junior Engineer Licensed, Second Unlimited, OOW Engineer (AEC)
Job Description: The 2nd Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the safe operation of the engine room. The 2nd Engineer performs maintenance on the vessel’s engines, generators, hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems including refrigeration and air conditioning, fuel polishing, outboard engines, water makers, computers, and entertainment systems.
Experience and Skills Required: Depending on the qualifications will determine the engineer’s average salary. An Engineer with only the Assistant Engineer Unlimited A-III/1 (AEC) certificate makes less than an Engineer with a Chief Y3 Licence. In general, an engineer must possess expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and other on board equipment.
Average Salary: Junior Engineer (Licensed with AEC) $3,000 to $4,500+ per month. 2nd Engineer (Chief Y2 to Y3) $6,000 to $8,000/m (160 feet to 190 feet.) 2nd Engineer (Chief Y2 to Y3) $7,000 to $9,000+ per month (190+ feet)
Other Title: Engine Crew; OOW Engineer
Job Description: As directed by the licensed 2nd Engineer, the unlicensed Junior Engineer performs tasks such as cleaning, painting and maintenance of the technical spaces, bilges and equipment. Other duties may include maintenance on the vessel’s engines, generators, hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems including refrigeration and air conditioning, fuel polishing, outboard engines, water makers, computers, and entertainment systems. Team player duties include line handling and water sports equipment.
Experience and Skills Required: An unlicensed Junior Engineer needs only the Yacht Rating Certificate. Alternatively, an OOW Engineer needs the Marine Engine Operator License (MEOL) to be qualified as an officer of the watch. A Junior Engineer or OOW Engineer needs knowledge of general systems on board (diesel, refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, electronics and outboards). Additional certification is an asset.
Average Salary: $3,000 to $4,500+ per month (160 feet to 300 feet)
Other Job Titles: Electronic Engineer; Electrical Engineer, Audio Visual and IT Engineer
Job Description: Electronic Technical Officers and Electricians are employed on larger yachts (160+ feet). The ETO reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the maintenance of all electronics, computers, internet, televisions, entertainment systems, satellites, radios and communications equipment for efficient operation.
Experience and Skills Required: An ETO or electrician may have experience as an engineer on a yacht with a specialty in electrical and electronics. The STCW Engineering certification may be a requirement depending on the yacht. Land based experience in electrical, electronics, or IT server maintenance may also be acceptable.
Average Salary: $3,000 to $8,000+ per month (Depending on Experience and Qualifications)
Other Title: Interior Manager
Job Description: On yachts larger than 160 feet, a Purser is employed as the person responsible for the overall operations and guest relations of the interior department including housekeeping, bartending, table setting and silver service. The Purser oversees all interior purchasing, provisioning, human resources, and the accounting for the entire yacht. The Purser works with the Chef on menus and wine pairing. The Purser acts as a concierge for the guests with their knowledge of restaurants and activities in the yacht’s cruising area.
Experience and Skills Required: Requirements for a Purser include all the PYA GUEST Level 3 courses such as the Interior Yacht Management program. Typically, the Purser has previous yacht experience as a Chief Stewardess.
Average Salary: $6,000 to $9,000 per month (160 feet to 250+feet)
Other Job Titles: Head of Housekeeping
Job Description: The Chief Steward is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the interior of the vessel. Duties include setting the schedules for guest service and cleaning, and supervising stewards in their duties. The Chief Steward organizes with Chef for guest meal service. The Chief Steward is also responsible for inventory and interior accounting. On smaller vessels the Chief Steward is in charge of interior operations, whereas larger vessels the Chief Steward reports to the Purser.
Experience and Skills Required: Requirements for a Chief Steward include all the PYA GUEST Level 3 courses such as the Interior Yacht Management program. Typically, the Chief Steward has extensive experience as a Steward. Other skills required are the ability to delegate, attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Average Salary: $3,000 to $6,500 per month (100 feet to 140 feet.) $5,000 to $9,000 per month (140 feet to 200+ feet)
Job Description: Typically on yachts over 140 feet, a Butler is employed to make sure the guests are having all their needs met. The Butler is responsible for providing impeccable service to guests. The Butler may assist with party planning.
Experience and Skills Required: Previous experience as a butler is preferred as is yacht experience. Additional certification in the PYA GUEST courses is beneficial.
Average Salary: $5,000 to $8,000 per month (140 feet to 250+ feet)
Other Job Titles: 2nd Steward; Junior Steward; Laundry Steward; Solo Stew
Job Description: The Steward or Stewardess is responsible for cabin preparation, detailing interior, bartending, Silver Service (food and drink service) and laundry. More specifically this means cleaning and polishing bathrooms (heads) and bedrooms, bed-making, ironing and folding linens, table-setting, polishing cutlery, and flower arranging. As an entry level position, duties may also include deckhand tasks.
Experience and Skills Required: As an entry level position, there are no mandatory certificates needed (apart from the Basic STCW 95 course). Although, the more experience and training that a candidate has, the better chances of getting hired. Food and beverage experience and hotel experience are an asset. Any or all of the PYA G.U.E.S.T. introductory level courses are beneficial. Additional skills such as massage or beautician will also increase hiring opportunities.
Average Salary: $2,500 to $4,000 per month DOE (100 feet to 160 feet.) $2,500 to $5,500 per month DOE (160+ feet)
Other Titles: Executive Chef
Job Description: The Chef is responsible for all food prepared on the vessel. The Chef plans meals for an entire itinerary and prepares them with a high degree of presentation. The Chef is responsible for provisioning, ordering, purchasing (negotiating with worldwide suppliers) and storing food items. The Chef may work solo or alongside a Sous Chef, depending on the size of the vessel. The Chef must maintain immaculate cleanliness and hygiene in the galley and a Chef must be well organized. Smaller vessels may expect the Chef to participate in other duties, too.
Experience and Skills Required: Although smaller vessels may hire non-culinary trained persons for a position as a Chef, only culinary trained Chefs with years of experience can expect to land a Chef’s job on a megayacht. A Chef should have experience in worldwide provisioning and budgeting skills and should have nutritional and dietary knowledge. Previous yachting experience as a Sous Chef is preferred.
Average Salary: $4,500 to $8,000 per month (100 feet to 160 feet) $6,000 to $12,000 per month (160+ feet)
Other Title: Second Chef; Crew Chef; Stew-Chef; Stew-Cook; Cook
Job Description: On vessels larger than 140 feet, a Sous Chef is employed to assist the Chef with meal preparation and cooking for the crew. On smaller yachts a ‘Stew-Chef’ encompasses both the cooking and Steward’s duties.
Experience and Skills Required: Experience in a hotel or restaurant or previous yachting experience is preferred. Knowledge of food safety, storage, and nutrition is required. Although not mandatory, a Sous Chef should have a recognized qualification such as Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Average Salary: $4,000 to $6,000+ per month (140+ feet) $3,000 to $5,000 per month (60 feet to 160 feet)
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Depending on the size of the yacht, there are between 1 and 5+ yacht stewardess. The duties and responsibilities as a yacht stewardess will vary with the size of the yacht and number of crew on the yacht. Your first job as a stewardess on a larger size yacht will consist of learning the basic duties of a stewardess. Crew Mess duties, detailing, cleaning windows, polishing is high on the agenda to keep the yacht in immaculate condition at all times.
Onboard a smaller yacht with a lower number of stewardess, responsibilities will increase to more hands-on duties such as; tender driving, anchoring, mooring procedures, assist within the galley or deck operations.
The workload varies depending on the yacht, season, itinerary, and whether you have guests onboard. The busiest times are usually pre-season, boat shows or guest arrivals and while guests are onboard. A yacht stewardess position on a superyacht requires energetic professionals and as you’ll constantly be on your feet. While guests are not on board its common to have a typical 8-5 schedule with weekends off if working fulltime, if there is a trip or event with guests, hours will be much longer, and work will be much more demanding.
In bigger superyachts, the purser serves in her own capacity as an administrative presence, employed to take care of recruitment and keep financial records. The cases where the purser is employed to act is mostly when the population of the members of the yacht crew is considerable. Otherwise, the office and its responsibilities are merged with that of the chief stewardess. The Purser is charged with keeping an eye on the book-keeping, workforce management, crew member accreditations and yacht crew member documentations, crew training, monitoring the inventory and making orders for necessities and requirements like foodstuff and wine stock, crew uniforms, required utensils and cleaning materials. They also manage the protocol duties and logistics of transporting guests between the yachts and scheduled locations as well as concluding contracts for deliveries.
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Skills required: To be a purser, you must have garnered sufficient experience at least as a Chief Stewardess on smaller yachts. The administrative workload on this position demands a very meticulous level of management as well as a versatility in the skill of organization of paperwork for each division on the superyacht’s crew. Also, as the purser will be involved with the yacht owners and their guests a lot when planning for guest excursions and occasions. It is essential that the purser has strong communication skills and has efficient strategies and expertise for drafting in new yacht crew members as the requirement surfaces.
Salary expectations: There is considerable crossover between the duties of a Purser and a Chief Stewardess, but on larger yachts where both roles are filled, a Purser can expect to earn between $6,000 to $12,000+ per month .
This role is predominantly taken up by females, hence the feminization of the position. That is not to say that there are not many famous chief stewards in charge of management in the yachting industry. The interior department headed by the chief stewardess is established to provide hospitable service for the guests of the yacht owner and the owner himself. Also, the department takes up the duties related to creating and maintaining a snug interior on the yacht. These responsibilities are not limited to Crew and guest refectory handling, detailing, cleaning, preparing the cabin, floral decoration and arrangement, burnishing, laundry and more. The Chief stewardess in charge of the management of the interior department by planning and assigning tasks to be performed by all stewardesses. In smaller yachts, the chief stewardess reports directly to the captain and is also responsible for extra duties like the logistics and planning of guest-transporting between the yachts, crew training and scheduled locations or events. They are also in charge of currency conversion for new locations.
Skills required: Attention to detail and exquisite taste is extremely desirable in chief stewardesses. The necessary skills will naturally develop after some time spent in service as a stewardess, and the ability to execute the role of a stewardess is measured by comparisons to first-class ratings; anything below a five-star rating for any service is deemed unsatisfactory. Experienced chief stewardesses are remarkably prudent, and they can divine in addition to excellently satisfying the wants and needs of the yacht owners and their guests aboard the yacht at all times.
Salary expectations: Depending on experience and the size of the vessel, the current salary range for a Chief Stewardess is between $4,500 to $9,000+ per month .
A Yacht Stewardess functions under the supervision of the chief stewardess and are tasked with making sure that the yacht interior is maintained at pristine condition while offering the best grade of hospitable service. Their responsibilities range from services like dishing food and serving drinks, filling out as baristas to domestic duties like setting the tables, preparing the cabin or doing the laundry. They are also charged with housekeeping duties which might be relegated to an entire department, which is overseen by a housekeeping head in much larger yachts. There could also be some different departments for each of the other duties like cleaning. Position Requirements: In short, while being animated and enthusiastic will earn you praises, it is more important to the perfection of the service that you able to work extremely hard with a smile on your face and pride in your ability. Also, having prior experience in delivering silver service, being a decent cocktail maker or barista will make your application a smoother process. More importantly, to be hired as a stewardess to work in a superyacht, you must have received some specific education and accreditation that qualifies you for the job. Some of the required certifications include:
Skills required: As with an entry-level deckhand position, success in this role comes down to being prepared to work hard and keep a smile on your face. Previous experience of providing silver service or having skills as a barista or cocktail maker can boost your potential to secure a job, but the most important quality to possess remains a positive attitude and a sense of pride in achieving the highest standards in your work.
Salary expectations: An entry-level stewardess can expect to earn between $2,700 to $3,200 per month . On larger yachts, the stepping-stone position of the second stewardess can provide greater responsibility by sharing some of the chief stewardess’ duties and earnings increase to an average of between $3,300 to $5,500 per month .
Essential Certificates You Must Hold Before You Can Get a Stewardess Job on a Yacht are:
1. STCW Basic Training
2. ENG 1 (Seafarers Medical Certificate)
3. Passport and visas, if applicable
What does the STCW (95 + 10) Basic Safety Training course include?
There is no need to question if it can be done, people get entry-level jobs as stewardesses on superyacht more often than you think. The thing they will agree on is that getting the job as a stewardess is as much about having the right certifications and skills to pull off your duties efficiently, as being able to maintain an enthusiastic outlook as you carry out your tasks.
You can start with a day job as a member of a small crew on a yacht or superyacht, depending on which you can get first. Although the work you will be assigned to might look mundane, the attitude you bring forward when working is what will set you apart for a more permanent role in the nearest future. That is not to say the right attitude is all you need if you really want to get this job; you have to consider mastering some skills like your bartending skills or your proficiency in providing silver service before considering an application.
Stewardesses are mostly tasked with either Crew and guest refectory handling, detailing, clean up, preparing the cabin, floral decoration and arrangement, burnishing, or laundry. Getting experience enough to bring your service level towards perfection is essential. A few courses or practices you can indulge in to gain experience or certification include:
Some courses/past experiences which will help you stand out from the other yacht stewardess and crucial to landing a yacht stewardess job are, but not limited to:
One thing many experienced crew members agree on that has surprised them about their yachting careers, is the sheer number of questions. You first ask yourself some questions before you begin your yachting career. You go ahead to find answers to more questions when you gain enough interest, and then you spend the rest of your life answering questions from your family members and friends every time you open your mouth to explain that you work on a vessel of luxury like a yacht. Or you reveal the experiences you’ve enjoyed and endured on your travels. Of course, you can expect the questions to be even more suffocating when a certain set of people get to know that you work aboard a ‘super-’ yacht. Ultimately, you should always be prepared for when they all ask, googly-eyed, for how to get in on the action. Can you blame them?
It is no hidden secret that yachts are synonymous with luxury nowadays. Coupled with its nature as a luxurious means of travel, the experience for the yacht crew is matched perfectly by the financial rewards sponsored by ultra-wealthy owners, the yachting industry gives people that lift into the world of the rich and powerful while offering work conditions that are a few inches short of heavenly. With the open and beautiful seas as your office, you start getting the gist of why getting to start a career in this glitzy occupation is extremely intimidating for most people.
Indeed, as a long-term career, breaking into the ranks can admittedly be a tough nut to crack. There are predictably many requirements, most of which are not on the work advert. Fortunately, a career as a yacht crew member always fulfils its promise to be worthwhile, with a lucrative, secure and perfect opportunity waiting for those who can successfully claim this profession choice. While getting a job aboard a superyacht is the lure, achieving your dreams depends on the amount of knowledge you have acquired on how to begin your journey, what type of jobs are available as a stewardess on the yacht and which of these job types fits your individual, in terms of your disposition, talent or aptitudes and capacity.
That is the sole purpose behind this little knowledge reservoir on starting a career as a stewardess on a superyacht. This way, you get a definitive idea on what will be required of you to stand a chance, as well as what you can do to improve your chances of getting a job as an attendant aboard a superyacht. All you should do now is to inject as much eagerness and resolve into your quest as you can muster, and the job will not be far from your grasp.
Simply put, a superyacht is a massive yacht, usually over 75 feet in length, driven either by motor or sail. Superyachts are predominantly owned by private investors, and they usually require that the superyachts are staffed by specialized crews. The yachts are mostly put to work for their owners, but often available to others via crewed charters. This means that while cruise ships are built to treat a large population of people, that could number in thousands or hundreds, superyachts are designed to offer a more intense experience to a remarkably less number of people, typically at most 12 people.
Over the years, yachts of different sizes have tread the seas in the yachting industry, from the average superyachts to magnificent giga-yachts that have lengths up to 320 feet. The building cost for each of these yachts exceeds hundreds of millions of dollars. Perhaps more astonishingly, the running costs for the maintenance and other necessities can be estimated to approach a tenth of the original building cost! Every year! It goes without saying that owning a superyacht is exclusive to the extremely wealthy and even to charter the vessel is a glory that those of the same status can enjoy.
With this much money spent on them by their owners, superyachts are always beautiful creatures. They are built with the most impressive methods, best materials and very grand designs. Superyachts are also stocked with enough variety, luxury and extravagance that sincerely borders on indulgence. However, the true value of these superyachts to these elites of society is not just in their beauty. Instead, they serve as a representation of their standing in society, and that is why they spend a heartbreaking sum regularly to keep the yachts up-to-date with recent technological advancements and inventions. It is for this reason that many documentaries have been made to give others an insight into the glamorous life of these top-of-the-food-chain individuals, through their yachts. More important for you to note is that there are more than 9,000 superyachts currently travelling the seas per recorded sales data, with a continually observed increase. This means more job opportunities for crew member positions.
Do you have an immaculate room or are you a little OCD when it comes to cleaning, organizing and cleanliness? Well if not it won’t be long before you are a neat freak. Yacht Stews and Interior crew are masters of all. Imagine labeling every single item in your cupboards or detailing a toaster (that’s right you probably never even heard of the term “detailing” before. It basically means clean something that an average person will think is already clean. It’s not a bad thing, in fact, it’s a skill that will pay off in both your personal and professional life. If you have what it takes to be a yacht stewardess, stay open-minded, show your eagerness to learn and let your personality shine!
At entry-level, a Junior Yacht Stewardess could expect to earn between $2,700 and $3,200 per month. An experienced yacht stewardess could earn upwards of $4,000 per month depending on the size of the vessel and previous deckhand experience, training and certification. These numbers are based on an average, all yachts are different and sometimes pay more or less depending.
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In a quick summary, getting a job as a stewardess on a yacht can be a challenge, however, if you have read this far, the first step of the search for a stewardess job is already complete.
The next step will be to book a Stewardess Course, and you are in the right place! We offer elite preparation and training to students who want to excel within the Superyacht industry and become fully certified. If you have any questions or are interested in our Superyacht Stewardess Career Course, get in touch with us by clicking here .
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Experienced Chief Stewardess 32 meter Private/Charter M/Y Seeking an experienced Chief Stewardess for a private program that is going to charter in the New Year. Ideally candidates that are local to Florida for in person interviews New program active and fun crew dynamic Start: Immediately Location: Florida/Bahamas Package: $5,000-$6,000, 13-month bonus, 38 Days Leave Skills: Minimum 1 years' experience as a Chief Stewardess on similar size vessels Excellent leadership and communication skills Meticulous with all interior duties/impeccable eye for detail Accommodating and excellent with all service and guest interactions Professional appearance Qualifications: STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD Seafarer's Medical Certificate Food Safety and Hygiene L2 B1/B2 Visa Essential Females only due to cabin arrangements
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If you are looking for a career which will take you to some of the most beautiful and stunning locations in the world, then why not consider becoming a yacht steward or stewardess. An entry-level position, a yacht steward or stewardess is the excellent starting point for a fulfilling yacht career. What’s more, your salary may even be tax-free, depending on your nation of origin. A central part of the yacht’s interior crew, the primary job responsibilities includes ensuring the interior of the yacht is kept to highest of standard while offering premium guest service to the yacht owners and guests. Yacht steward and stewardess jobs are available on both privately owned yachts as well as charter yachts, which are rented out per day or week.
Yacht steward and stewardess jobs are widely seen as the entry-level route to a fulfilling career in yachting. From this role, one can work their up the ladder into more specialised management or interior positions, like head of interior, chief steward and head of service. Check out our entire yacht steward and stewardess job offering to start your new career today.
A yacht steward or stewardess daily tasks cover general housekeeping, service duties and serving. This includes doing laundry for the guests and crew, preparing and serving drinks, meal service duties, polishing tableware, interior decorations and maintaining the bar. The exact day-to-day job description of a steward or stewardess varies per yacht, type and size of the yacht, as well as the itinerary and season.
A common working schedule for yacht stewards and stewardesses when guests are not aboard is 8 am to 5 pm, with two days off per week. Hours tend to increase when guests or owners on onboard, as yachts run 24 hours a day.
The average salary on charter and private yachts for steward and stewardess jobs starts at €2,400 a month. More senior roles, such as chief steward and chief stewardess, can earn more than €8,000 a month. When working on charter yachts, stewards can also expect to make solid tips. Still, it is easier for junior or novice stewards to gain valuable experience working on private yachts first, as the work pace tends to be slower.
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… from being on the ocean and seeing new countries to brushing shoulders with the rich and famous and, of course, earning an amazing salary.
As we begin 2024, we thought it a good opportunity to look back at 2023 to see how the industry faired and whether there have been any changes to salary, tips, and working conditions.
The good news is that things have got better! Since the pandemic, the Superyacht industry has seen significant growth the industry has grown significantly over the last couple of years .
As the number of Superyachts being built increases, so does the demand for crew; there has never been a better time to enter the industry.
Typically, the entry-level salary for a Deckhand and Steward/ess ranges between €2,000 and €3,500, rising to €4,000+ for more senior roles. A Captain can make €10,000+ per month, depending on the size of the Superyacht!
Moreover, as you’ll be living onboard the yacht, there are no living expenses to worry about. Your meals are prepared by the Chef onboard, too, and you rarely need to buy groceries or toiletries.
We can’t talk about Superyacht Salary without mentioning tips. The majority of Superyacht owners charter their yachts as the ultimate holiday experience! A Superyacht does not come cheap, with some chartering for One Million per week! Guests normally leave a tip and around 10% of the charter fee, which is shared equally among the crew. It is not unheard of for a Deckhand or Steward/ess to receive a €5,000 tip after a week’s trip!
Another huge benefit contributing to the amazing Superyacht salary is the potential for tax-free earnings (typically paid in Euros)!
Read on for our complete guide to the Superyacht crew salary for 2023…
In short, your salary will depend on the role you work in on the Superyacht, in conjunction with its size; however, the average salary is €2,500 per month (most boats pay in Euros rather than pounds).
Several other factors will determine Superyacht crew salary, too, including previous experience, qualifications, and extra skills (such as Dinghy Instructor, Carpenter, and Divemaster, to name a few).
Whether the yacht is chartered or privately owned will all contribute to your monthly pay packet; your basic salary will be the same whether you work on a charter yacht or a private boat, though on a charter, you will generally receive tips; this usually around 10% of your monthly salary, or it can range between €1,500 to €5,000+ .
We’ve shared current Superyacht salary approximations for 2023 in the table below:
Captain | €4,000-€7,000 | €7,000-€14,000 | €14,000+ | €16,000+ |
First Officer | €3,000-€5,000 | €4,300-€5,700 | €6,000+ | €7,000+ |
Bosun | €3,200-€4,500 | €4,000 | €5,000 | |
Chief Stewardess | €3,000-€4,500 | €4,000-€6,000 | €6,000+ | €7,000+ |
Experienced Stewardess | €2,800-€3,000 | €2,800-€3,500 | €3,500+ | €4,500+ |
Experienced Deckhand | €2,800-€3,500 | €2,800-€4,000 | €3,500+ | €4,500+ |
Junior Stewardess | €2,000-€3,000 | €2,000-€3,000 | €3,000+ | €3,000+ |
Junior Deckhand | €2,000-€3,000 | €2,000-€3,000 | €3,000+ | €3,000+ |
Chef | €3,000-€4,500 | €4,000-€7,000 | €6,000+ | €7,500+ |
Superyacht captain salary – €4,000 to €16,000+.
A Superyacht Captain is responsible for all activity onboard, crew safety and well-being, and the experience offered to guests.
The Captain is the owner’s main point of contact on the yachts; whether things are going right or wrong, it can be a highly pressured and stressful job.
The salary reflects the responsibility in this high-pressure environment, and the range in salary normally depends on experience and the boat’s length.
Generally, larger boats will carry more guests and staff; therefore, the Captain will have higher responsibilities, a bigger budget, and more challenges to cope with.
The First Officer, also known as Chief Officer or Chief Mate, is always second in command to the Captain.
They will assist the Captain in a wide range of duties and tends to be responsible for the safety of the Superyacht and everyone on board. Furthermore, the role of the First Officer also includes bridge watches and navigation.
Due to needing a firm understanding of working on deck, the First Officer normally starts their career as a Deckhand and progresses from there.
If you are an experienced First Officer and have moved onto larger yachts, then your next step will be to become a Captain.
Otherwise known as the Senior Deckhand, the Bosun is the ‘line manager’ of all Deckhands on the boat. The responsibilities of the Bosun are to manage and maintain the exterior of the yacht to the highest order.
This role also includes spending time with the guests, making sure they are having fun and are safe on all the toys the Superyacht has, such as jet skis and dinghy sailing boats.
The Chief Stewardess is responsible for the interior of the Superyacht. Attention to detail, elegance, and cleanliness is paramount for this role.
Moreover, you will be required to perform duties discreetly and anticipate the requests and demands of guests, as well as manage your team of Stewardesses. A managerial background in hospitality will, therefore, help for this role.
Generally, the Chief Stewardess will have gained previous experience in an entry-level Stewardess role and fully understands the functions of a working Superyacht.
This is an entry-level position working on board a Superyacht.
Open to Male and Female
Being a Superyacht Stewardess is a wide-reaching role covering three main areas: Service, Housekeeping, and laundry. Your actual day-to-day activities can vary depending on the type of yacht (private or charter), owner, and Itinerary. You will be the host, cleaner, florist, and housekeeper, and collectively responsible for looking after the guests 24/7.
If you are looking at not going to uni , and want a career with real progression and a very good salary, becoming a Superyacht Stewardess could be for you! If you would like to start a career as a Stewardess, then consider joining our Superyacht Steward/ess course.
This is another entry-level role to work on a Superyacht.
Open to male and female
A very hands-on role, the Deckhand is responsible for the exterior of the yacht, and tasks will typically involve cleaning, painting, sanding, varnishing, and all general maintenance of the boat.
As with all Superyacht roles, working as a Deckhand requires some skills and qualifications before you start looking for work. The good news is that you don’t have to go to Uni to get whats required. You will be able to get qualified in a few weeks.
If you want a career in the Superyacht Industry, we are here to help. Contact us by phone, email, or live chat. Alternatively, book a meeting with one of our career advisors.
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Working on a Superyacht can be described as a bittersweet experience.
It is work characterized by a mix of extreme highs and extreme lows. The adventure that is touring some of the most exotic destinations on earth also doubles up as around the clock service job for the yacht crew, specifically the Super Yacht stewardess.
A yacht stewardess is charged with the responsibility of making sure the hospitality and accommodation bit of the guest’s stay is up to standard, any time any day. This then begs the question: What is the Super Yacht Stewardess Salary?
In this regard, one begins by appreciating the other yacht crew members offering services to the guests in the yacht. They are the:
A stewardess’ work is complemented by that of the other crew members. The number of crew members, except the captain, of course, depends on the size of the yacht and/or the number of guests.
This goes to show that for each crew member there’s a clear job description. For the stewardess, the job description comprises a host of tasks; some of which are sometimes not put in writing.
A stewardess is responsible for everything that happens inside the yacht, although, this is the general description of all stewardesses who exist in three categories.
Senior or first stewardess and a junior stewardess or stewardesses depending on the size of the yacht. The senior and junior stewardesses mostly feature in major and medium-size yachts.
Small yachts tend to have one stewardess, who attends to the needs of the guests.
The job description is a cocktail of housekeeping activities which needs a can-do attitude for the better part of the day. The stewardess is expected to provide 7-star services when it comes to dining, drinking, laundry and cleaning up services, floral arrangements and cabin preparation.
Stewardesses also obtain local currency besides planning trips/events and arranging transport for the guests. Their job mainly involves serving the guests and ensuring that their trip is as enjoyable as it should be.
In this position, she anticipates every situation before it happens. The Stewardess’s ability is pinned on how much attention she pays to detail and the way she carries out her duties.
She should be fast to learn every guest’s preferences and need and use this to make them as comfortable as possible on the yacht.
There’s no such thing as a typical day at work for a stewardess; work for a stewardess has no specified time and requires that one be prepared for any outcome.
For one to qualify as a stewardess, they would need a convincing background in the service industry such as customer care or hospitality, culinary mastery and/or housekeeping.
The other important requirement would be STCW95 and ENG1. It is an added advantage to possess the mastery of silver service, wine knowledge, cocktail service and bartending skills.
In addition, it may not be written but a stewardess is a discrete person who practices confidentiality and displays good organizational skills. A Chief stewardess may also be called upon to see to IT/ accounting and management matters.
The guest also expects that the stewardess speaks his/her native language, therefore being multi-lingual comes in handy.
Upon review of this information, we re-visit the earlier question:
A look at the industry’s salaries reveals that position matters and hence a chief stewardess’ salary is not similar to a junior stewardess’ salary neither is a 20-30 meter yacht stewardess’ salary the same as one working in an 80 meter plus yacht.
Besides position and size of the yacht, experience, use of the yacht (charter or private) and the style of the boat (power or sail) play a major role in determining how much a stewardess on Superyacht gets paid.
Other contributing factors include qualifications of the stewardess and the travelling itinerary of the yacht.
On average, a Super Yacht stewardess gets paid about £1,750 – £3,000 on a small yacht and £ 2,500 – £ 4000 per month on larger yachts.
Important to note is that these salaries are not inclusive of tips which add to the salary amount. Though they add to the salary’s final tally, tips hinge on the guest’s resolve.
Stewardesses are expected to file their own personal income tax in accordance with the tax rules and regulations of their respective countries. In most cases, this is done with the help of an International tax guru.
While on board, a stewardess is entitled to food and drink, accommodation, basic toiletries and uniform, transport to and from home and others on board expenses.
In fact, most yacht owners cover the stewardess’ health and accident insurance. Furthermore, on the stipulated annual 4-6 week holiday, a stewardess is paid in full. Pay increment is dependent mostly on performance.
In essence, the stewardess does not incur any costs related to overheads. However, the stewardess is expected to provide for their personal effects.
A purser’s role is mainly administrative and found mostly in extremely large yachts. In this position, one works for a monthly income of between £ 4,500 and £ 6,000.
She is however required to have strong and competitive skills in administration, crew management and all service industry abilities.
Other stewardesses progress career-wise to become more influential staff members in the hotel industry such as operations managers. There are those who move to become housekeeper/butler of the yachts owner’s residence or even secure a job in a cruise liner.
For some, this compensation is not enough for the stewardess’ hard work and diligence; while others see it as one of the best jobs to cultivate a savings culture.
There’s much about being a stewardess which hasn’t and can’t be documented. How much a stewardess is paid plays a big role in service delivery. However, it is passion and determination for the job that makes a stewardess appreciative of the payment received.
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