Looking to kickstart your dream yachting career? The Crew Network (TCN) is a full-service yacht crew recruitment and placement agency that has been providing recruitment services for more than a decade. They’re providing you with a weekly roundup of the top yacht jobs this week. With offices located globally, including in the Superyacht hot spots that are Fort Lauderdale (USA), Antibes (France) Viareggio (Italy), and Palma (Spain), you can find all positions listed; from deckhands, stews, yacht engineers and yacht chefs to first officers, chief officers, and captains.

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Top yacht jobs available this week:


Chief Officer/Relief Captain (Master 3000)- 60m pvt MY New Build – Worldwide

Position: Chief Officer/Relief Captain
Yacht: 60m Private MY – New Build
Location: Europe (latest stage of construction)
Start date: beg July – permanent position
Itinerary: Worldwide (with off the beaten tracks trips)
License: Master 3000
Job Description:
The Crew Network are looking for an experienced Chief Officer/Relief Captain to join this 60m Private MY at the latest stage of construction, should be delivered at the end summer season 2023 and should start cruising before the end of the year. Will stay at the anchors a lot. High demanding Client how lives on board often. He likes to learn and he’s very precise in what he’s looking for.
Right candidate has previous experience on similar sized vessels (50+m) and extensive experience in the same role. Vessel will be fully ISM/ISPS/MLC compliance, candidate must have verifiable experience in Safety Management Systems. Ideal candidate is someone outgoing, polite, dynamic and proactive.
Expedition experience, off the beaten track experience and new build experience would be a great advantage. Same for any additional skills (diving, fishing, PT).
Great longevity and verifiable references. Team player, clean-cut profiles.
Non-smoker, no visible tattoos.
Fluent English is a must. Any nationality will be considered.
Total Deck Crew: 4 (Chief Officer, Bosun, 2 Deckhands)
Total Crew: 12/13
Cabin arrangement: Single cabin. Shared only if in team (yacht is still to be crewed)
Team: Possibly
Salary: TBD DOE
Package: 60 days leave per year

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/irfqsai


CAPTAIN – AZIPOD EXPERIENCE – 40M – MOTOR – Private/Charter – USA

Position:  CAPTAIN
Yacht: MOTOR – 40m – AZIPOD DRIVES
Private with light charters
Location: Bahamas
Start date: 1 week
Itinerary:  US, Bahamas, Caribbean
Licence Required: Master 500gt +
Requirements: AZIPOD DRIVE EXPERIENCE
STCW + Refresher
Adv. FF
GMDSS
PSCRB
ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)
Passport
Covid vaccination
VISA: B1/B2 visa, Schengen if needed.
Background check and drug testing may apply.
Job Specifics: Running a safe program, strong crew management and motivation, solid accounting/bookkeeping skills, comfortable working with a management company.
Salary range and package: TBD- Very good. USD
Commercial Registered Yacht: under 500gt

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/oyiqsai


CAPTAIN – US or green card

Great job for an experienced Mate from larger vessels looking to step up to Captain.
Yacht: MOTOR 26m / 86′  expedition style
Location: FTL
Start date: May 25th
Itinerary: FTL base with short trips to Bahamas. Summer – Long Island, Nantucket, NYC (stops in Hilton Head, Annapolis) end of May – early August. Shipyard – September and light to no use until January.
Licence Required: USCG 200gt+ with 5 years plus experience as a mate.
Good knowledge of S. Florida, East Coast, Long Island, Nantucket, NYC, Bahamas
Job Specifics: This is a private yacht with a small family. The owner enjoys driving/docking so you will need to be ok with running as his mate as well. Currently it runs with a captain that contracts day workers for exterior, interior and major engineering. Can live on or off while in Ft. Lauderdale (majority of the time). A regular weekly work schedule will be important.
Other: It is optional to hire another crew member rather than to call on day workers. Also, you would hire crew while taking major trips during Nantucket trip, etc.
Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience
Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave, etc. to be finalized during interview process.
Commercial Registered Yacht: no private under 500gt

 Link To Apply: https://adr.to/7gfqsai


STEWARD/ESS Sole – Med season or long term

STEWARD/ESS Sole
Med season or long term (will ship back to US after summer)
Yacht: Motor – 30m – private
Location: Med
Start date: ASAP
Itinerary:  Mediterranean cruising for the summer
Licence Required: NONE – Someone that is friendly, highly organized and relaxed personality.
Requirements:  Solid experience in hospitality. Not allergic to pets
STCW + Refresher
ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)
Passport minimum 1 year
Covid vaccination
Provisioning skills
Set up for new build experience
VISA: Schengen if needed for Europe.
Background check and drug testing may apply.
Responsibilities: Steward/ess skills. Organizational skills, a good leader. Solid communication skills with owner and crew.
Job Specifics: Private program. Family use. Med. cruising  Very nice family. Enjoys exploring and relaxing. Experienced yacht owner.
Will run with full time crew
Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience
Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave, etc. to be finalized during interview process.
Commercial Registered Yacht: no private under 500gt

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/2wnquai


Deck/Stew- US citizen or Green card holder – Live off – Miami

Looking for someone who is happy to be in BOTH departments- interior and exterior on deck.
This role is a DUAL role, and will be more heavy on the Deck side of things over the year.
NON live aboard – Mostly live off so must have own transportation to S. Florida/Miami.
Covid vaccination required
Yacht: 40m  Motor Yacht – private US flag
Location: Miami
Start date: Soon
Itinerary: S. Florida, Bahamas
Licence Required: NONE , 1 year experience ideally
Requirements: Covid vaccination card
STCW+ Refresher
ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)
Passport valid for minimum 1 year – US or green card
Food safety
Other Requirements:  Must be able to pass a background check
Responsibilities: Interior and exterior (dual role)
Job Specifics:  
Monday to Friday job for most of the year when owners not on board.
When they are on board, we will need to depart with roughly +/- 1 week notice…
Must be able to pack up and close up and go (for the duration of the trip…anywhere from 1-3 weeks at a time)
Trips for now are local dinner cruises in Miami, Bahamas trips to Exumas etc.
Boat is used more in Summer time.
Ideally someone who lives in Miami
Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience.
2 weeks vacation per year (plus all weekends off!!!!)
Package: Medical coverage, additional benefits, etc. to be finalized during interview process. Very nice package.
Commercial Registered Yacht: No – private under 500gt

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/xgcqsai


Chef – 35m Private MY – Med 

Position: Sole Chef
Yacht: 35m Private MY
Location: Italy
Start date: ASAP – permanent position
Itinerary: Med/Caribbean
Requirement: Medical Fitness Certificate. STCW. Food Hygiene. B1B2 visa. Schengen (if required).
Job Description:
TCN are looking for a Sole Chef for this 35m private MY – dual season.
Right candidate should have at least one year of previous yachting experience. International cuisine required. Yacht is owned by two families.
Usual Guests: 6/10. Total crew: 6.
Team-player, adaptive, open to suggestion, drama-free profiles is what we are looking for. Ideal candidate should be able to manage the galley and work with local agents for provisioning etc., preparing food for Guests and Crew.
Boat will be cruising the Med for summer season 2023 (70% dock, 30% anchor), will be then relocated to the US (Florida) where she will be based.
No smoker. Fluent English.
Other: Single cabin. Both female and male candidates will be considered.
Salary range: $7000 per month (paid twice a month).
Package: 30 days per year. Possibility to get a bonus after a year onboard.

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/l6kquai


Stew/Masseuse – 50m busy Private MY – MED

Position: Stewardess/Masseuse
Yacht: 50m busy private MY
Location: Croatia – winter base in the med (TBD)
Start date: Immediately – Permanent contract (1 month of probation)
Itinerary: Med (single season)
Requirements: Medical Fitness Certificate. STCW95. Food & Hygiene L2. Schengen Visa (if needed). Masseuse certificates are a plus.
Job Description: 
We are looking for an experienced Stewardess/Masseuse for this  this 50m busy private MY.
Ideal Candidate is somebody with previous experience in the same role and on similar sized vessels. Captain and Chief Stewardess are looking for a bubbly, well spoken, proactive and hardworking profile.
Candidate’s duties will be 70% Stewardess and 30% Masseuse. Stewardess duties will be service, housekeeping and laundry as the rest of the interior department. Deep tissue massage knowledge is a must. Candidate must also be proficient in manicure, pedicure and gel nails.
Owners are lovely and use the boat every week from April to October (they usually come onboard two/three times per week). Not a party boat.
Non- Smoker. Small visible Tattoos are accepted. Fluent English is a must
Total Guests: max. 10
Total crew: 9
Interior department: Chief Stewardess + 2nd Stewardess + Stewardess/Masseuse
Other: Female – cabin to be possibly shared with a male (Chef)
Team: No
Salary: €3500
Leave days: 38 days per year

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/b3gqwai


Chef – 30m Private SY – MED 

Position: Chef
Yacht: 30m Private SY
Location: Italy
Date: Immediately – Seasonal until end October
Itinerary: West Mediterranean
Requirements: STCW. Medical Fitness Certificate.
We are looking for a Chef who can join this 30m Private SY. The ideal candidate is somebody with previous experience with sailing yachts. Candidate will have to cook Italian Light cuisine.
Maximum 10 Guests. Casual usage.
Fluent English or Italian is required.
No smokers/ No big visible tattoos.
Total Crew: 4
Other: Cabin shared with a Stewardess – both female and male candidates will be considered
Team: No
Salary range: €3500/€4000 DOE – UK contract

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/6zoawai


Deckhand – 70m Private/Charter MY – Med 

Position: URGENT Deckhand
Yacht: 70m Private/Charter Motor Yacht
Location: Private
Start date: Immediately (not later than June 10th) – Permanent position
Itinerary: Med
Requirement: Medical Fitness Certificate. STCW. PBL2. Diving certificate. Yachtmaster would be a huge plus.
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Deckhand for this 70m private/charter MY.
Right candidate should have proven longevity and at least 2 seasons of previous experience. Great tender driving, (jet and propellers), paint, gelcoat and fiberglass repairs skills are requested. Diving skills and certificate is a must.
Team player, but able to work autonomously, clean-cut profiles. Mixed nationality crew.
Yacht is being converted into commercial (should be officially commercial within 2/3 weeks) – as of now no charters booked.
True non-smoker, no visible tattoos. 
Fluent English is a must.
Other: Male only due to cabins arrangement
Salary: €3000.00 – negotiable for the right candidate
Package: 1 return flight for the first year. 60 days leave per year.

Candidates based in Europe will be considered first due to urgency and easy of travel

Link To Apply: https://adr.to/d2iqwai


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