Summary
Job Advertisement: Chief Stewardess – 50m Private & light Charter Vessel
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Chief Stewardess to join a 50m private and light charter yacht.
Position: Chief Stewardess
Start Date: No later than 23rd May 2025 (to allow proper handover with current Chief Stew)
Current Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Summer Cruising Area: New York and surrounding region, winters in Florida/Caribbean
Contract: Full-time
Salary: 7000 USD
Leave: 38 days per year
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and supervising a team of two (Second and Third Stewardess)
- Overseeing all aspects of interior operations: guest service, housekeeping, and laundry
- Planning and executing table settings, themed events, and guest experiences
- Managing all interior inventories, provisioning, and budgets
- Handling the vessel’s accounting and financial reporting
- Collaborating with other departments for seamless day-to-day operations
Ideal Candidate:
- Female only (due to cabin arrangements)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chief Stewardess on similar-sized yachts
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven service background, ideally with charter experience
- Creative flair in table setting, event planning, and guest presentation
- Excellent accounting/financial management skills – previous experience managing yacht accounts required. Candidates with GUEST Purser course preffered
- Solid wine knowledge; WSET certification preferred
- Fluent in English
Mandatory Requirements:
- STCW valid for at least 6 months
- ENG1 valid for at least 6 months
- Food & Hygiene Level 2
- Valid B1/B2 visa, Green Card, or U.S. citizenship (required)
- Available to join in Florida or New York by 23rd May 2025