Crew agencies around the globe are reportedly in full swing as the crew job market grows hotter. “There are a lot of jobs, [and] not enough crew to fill them,” says Jill Maderia of Denison Yachting. So if you’re looking to get started or to make a move, check out some of these hot jobs listed this week.
Captain
Job: Captain
Location: Miami Beach, FL
200 GT US captain for an 87-foot charter/private motor yacht. Runs with 3 crew and can take up to 6 overnight and 12 daytime guests. Summers in New England and Chesapeake area, and Winters in Florida and the Bahamas. Must have a US passport or Greencard.This is a live-aboard position.
Chef
Job: Chef
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent chef for a Marshall Islands flagged private vessel on a 112ft tri-deck. Qualifications needed for this job opening: stcw 95, eng 1, food hygiene cert.This is the likely itinerary for this vessel: Florida, Bahamas, West Med. Vessel is primarily location in South Florida and cruises US Atlantic, Bahamas with plans to head to west Med this coming summer. Vessel has two owners and runs with 6 crewmembers total.
Job: Chef
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent chef for a Marshall Islands flagged charter and private vessel that is 145' to 175' (45 to 53 meters) in length. STCW - ENG1 Culinary Trained. Likely itinerary for this vessel: FL/Bahamas - East Coast USA.
Stews/Interior
Job: Stew/Deck
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent stew and deckhand team position for a Marshall Islands flagged private 112ft tri-deck. Qualifications needed for this job opening: stew 95, eng1. Likely itinerary: Florida, Bahamas, west med. Stewardess dept position available on a South Florida based boat, mainly cruises US east coast and Bahamas. Coming summer, heading over to Med for the season. Vessel runs with a crew of 6. Position is responsible for interior maintenance as well as service of guests. Would be working alongside one other interior and chef.
Job: Steward(ess)
Location: FL/Caribbean
Stewardess for private Cayman Island flagged 103-foot motor yacht. Successful candidate will have previous longevity on their CV, and be personable and outgoing. Applicants need to be versed in all aspects of the interior and capable of handling lines and fenders when docking. Valid STCW and ENG1 or equivalent. Likely itinerary: Winter: Bahamas - Caribbean. Summer: TBD. Candidate must have one of the following: B1/B2, Schengen, US Passport/GreenCard.
Job: Junior Steward(ess)
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent junior stewardess for a Marshall Islands flagged private vessel that is 145' to 175' (45 to 53 meters) in length. Qualifications needed: STCW - ENG1. Likely itinerary: FL/Bahamas - East Coast USA. B1/B2, US Passport/GreenCard.
Job: Chief Stewardess
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent chief stewardess for a Cayman Islands flagged private vessel that is 111' to 144' (34 to 44 meters) in length. Qualifications needed: Valid STCW - Eng1. Likely itinerary: Winter: Bahamas - Caribbean; St-Barts. Summer: South Florida - New England areas. Must have strong service and leadership skills. The vessel runs with 7 crew in total and are committed to teamwork!
Job: Chief Stewardess
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Chief Stewardess for a 105-foot private/charter motor yacht. The vessel runs with a second who is rather green. The yacht is currently in Florida and headed to the Bahamas for a boss trip, then to the BVI's for the Caribbean season. The crew is on the younger side and looking for someone bubbly and willing to assist with lines and fenders on rare occasions when docking. Cabin arrangements are a 3 bunk cabin shared with the 2nd stew and deckhand on charter/trip. Off chatter trip, the stews stay in the twin guest if they want to.
Job: Chief Stewardess
Location: Bellefontaine, Martinique
Chief Stewardess for a 44-meter private yacht. Yoga experience and English as your first language a MUST along with your B1/B2 in hand. The yacht will be in Martinique and will be cruising the Caribbean for the winter and perhaps further afar.
Job: Chief Stewardess
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent chief stewardess for a Jamaica flagged charter and private vessel that is 145' to 175' (45 to 53 meters) in length. Must have some experience on a yacht. Likely itinerary: Florida/Bahamas/Caribbean. B1/B2.
Job: Second Stewardess
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Permanent second stewardess for a United States of America flagged private vessel that is 145' to 175' (45 to 53 meters) in length. Female due to cabin arrangements with American Passport or Green Card Holder. At least 2 yrs Experience in the industry. Likely itinerary: Palm Beach FL, NE & Bahamas.
Job: Steward(ess)
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent stewardess for a Jamaica flagged charter and private vessel that is 145' to 175' (45 to 53 meters) in length. Must have some experience on a yacht. Likely itinerary: Florida/Bahamas/Caribbean. B1/B2.
Job: Junior Steward(ess)
Location: FL/Caribbean
Permanent junior stewardess for a private Marshal Island flagged 105-foot motor yacht. Knowledge of handling lines and fenders when docking is a plus! The current crew chip in wherever necessary to succeed and are looking for a like-minded person. Qualifications needed: Valid STCW and ENG1 or equivalent. Likely itinerary: Winter: Bahamas - Caribbean. Summer: TBD. Candidate must have one of the following: B1/B2, Schengen, US Passport/GreenCard.
Job: Second Steward(ess)
Location: Netherlands/Cayman Islands
Working alongside the chief stewardess you will be involved in all aspects of the interior including, bit not limited to, service, beds and heads and laundry. Female candidates only due to cabin arrangements. We are looking for healthy, active crew who don't like to stay out all night. Yacht is dual season so must have B1/B2 and Schengen Visa in hand.
Job: Steward(ess)
Location: Miami, FL
Permanent stewardess for a United States of America flagged private vessel that is 80' to 110' (25 to 33 meters) in length. Likely itinerary: Miami/ Bahamas in the winter, Chesapeake Area in the summer.
Deck
Job: First Officer/Chief Mate
Location: Fort Lauderdale
First officer for a private/charter 50-meter motor yacht. Minimum of a OOW with preference for a Chief Mate 3000T ticket. Solid knowledge of watersports, water toys and diving is preferred. Must have generic ECDIS B1/B2 visa, Nonsmoker/vaper Caribbean/Med itinerary.
Job: First Officer/Chief Mate
Location: Thomaston, Maine
Permanent First Officer/Chief Mate for a United States of America flagged private vessel that is 80' to 110' (25 to 33 meters) in length. Qualifications needed: USG 100ton. Likely itinerary: New England, East Coast.
Job: Mate
Location: Miami
Permanent mate for a United States of America flagged 87-foot charter/private motor yacht with an awesome itinerary. Likely itinerary: Winters in Miami/Bahamas, Summers in New England and Chesapeake Area. The boat runs with 3 crew and can take up to 6 overnight and 12 daytime guests. This is a US flagged boat, so candidates MUST have a US passport or Greencard.
Job: First Officer/Chief Mate
Location: North America
Permanent first mate for a 132-foot US-flagged motor yacht. The candidates must be fit and healthy to handle all deck duties and water sports alongside the deckhand. Must be able to stand watch as this position requires assisting the captain in the Bridge. Manning requirements are for candidates with a 200T or equivalent. Valid STCW - ENG1 medical cert - 200T. This is the likely itinerary for this vessel: Winter; Bahamas for NewYears - Caribbean/ BVI's - Keys. Summer; New England areas.
Job: Second Officer
Location: Mexico
Permanent second officer for a Cayman Islands flagged private vessel that is 211' to 275' (65 to 84 meters) in length. Qualifications needed: OOW certification vessel under 3000GT ENG1, STCW. This vessel travels everywhere...if you want a home port, this is not the yacht for you. Candidates requires certifications for navigational watches, Non smoker, Discreet tattoos are ok, clean background check and clean drug test. B1/B2.
Job: Deckhand
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent deckhand for a private vessel is 211' to 275' (65 to 84 meters) in length. Qualifications needed: STCW ENG1. Likely itinerary: Bahamas and USA. US Passport/GreenCard, B1/B2.
Job: Mate
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Permanent mate for a United States of America flagged private 112-foot vessel. Stcw. Likely itinerary for this vessel: Bahamas, SoFlo.
Job: Deckhand
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent deckhand for a United States of America flagged charter and private vessel that is 111' to 144' (34 to 44 meters) in length. STCW. Likely itinerary: Winter: Bahamas for New Years - Caribbean/ BVI's - Keys Summer: New England. Must have tender driving skills as we tow a 33ft tender. Female candidates due to cabin assignments.
Engineer
Job: Deck/Engineer
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Permanent deck/engineer on a private vessel that is 80' to 110' (25 to 33 meters) in length. Qualifications needed: some engineering experience a must. Likely itinerary: Palm Beach based/New England Summer. B1/B2 visa. This position can be a team with a stewardess.
Land-based
Job: Caregiver
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elder care/companions: Job is for 5 Days a Week – 5 Hours per Day – Salary is $20 per hour. Clean record, good recommendations, mobile, with many skills. For more details about the position, email: jasonburkley147@gmail.com