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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Chief Steward(ess) in United States

Start date : 26th May 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Chief Steward(ess)

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Number of Crew 7

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 21st May 2025

Job ID #2762464

Summary

Position:  CHIEF STEWARD/ESS - US FLAG 

PRIVATE with 4-5 week trips. US / Bahamas 

Yacht: Motor 40m Private 

Job ID: 1600237 

Start date: ASAP 

Itinerary:  Florida, Bahamas, TBA 

Licence Required:  NONE - Chief stewardess experience on similar sized or 2nd on larger. 

Requirements:

STCW + Refresher

ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for min. 6 months) - physically fit

Passport (valid min. 1 year) - US or green card/US work permit - able to leave US waters  

Strong leadership skills, Good communicator

Strong organizational skills

Solid References

Food safety/hygiene

Strong experience with Service, Housekeeping, Laundry

Mentor to 2nd Stewardess

Easy going personality. Relaxed and calm.

 

US work permit/Citizen. 

Background check and drug testing may apply. 

Responsibilities: Chief Steward/ess duties. Hands on interior,  good communicator, great leadership skills.  

Job Specifics: CHIEF Steward/ess - well organized, able to be a leader, great verifiable references, easy going and energetic personality. 

The owner enjoys their time on board.  4-5 week trips generally with a few weeks off in between. Home base is FTL when the yacht is not cruising the Bahamas.  There will be a good balance of work and time off. The captain is very fair about this. 

It will suit a person that understands yachts are meant to be used. Someone that can stay busy and be happy working 4-5 weeks straight and then have down time after the owner leaves. It can be long days, however, adequate rest times will be essential. The CS can organize this with the 2nd stew so they are a well oiled team. The owner is a respectful and nice person. The captain is a professional and has great longevity. He understands the needs of both the owner and the crew. Happy, respectful and hard working crew are what makes a team work.   There is a great opportunity to grow with this program.

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. USD with taxes withheld on a W2.  

Package: 401k, health insurance, paid time off and 13th month bonus. All to be finalized during the hiring process.   

Commercially registered yacht: NO, Under 500 GT - US flag

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)

Location

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  • Homeport FTL, United States
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location FTL, United States

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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