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Owner or Representative

Cook/Steward(ess) in France

Deckhand

Start date : 1st April 2026

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Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Galley > Cook/Steward(ess)

Vessel/Shorebased Type 24m (79ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2020

Number of Crew 2

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Chef Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes [View]

Posted 2nd Oct 2025

Job ID #2971311

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cook/Steward(ess)/Deckhand as part of a Team/Couple, for a 24m sailing yacht based in France, with a focus on the Mediterranean cruising itinerary.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sailing experience and possess relevant certifications, including VHF, Powerboat 2, and MCA Food & Hygiene.

Responsibilities will include

  • Assistance when sailing, mooring, watchkeeping etc
  • Interiors maintenance, cleaning, washing, procurement to high standards
  • Yummy cooking
  • Systematic preventive maintenance for interiors/household appliances
  • Cost awareness and management in interiors & provisioning
  • Personal chemistry with captain, owner & guests
  • English, any additional language great asset
  • Appreciating privacy
  • Strict confidentiality

Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to ensure harmonious relationships with the owner, captain, and guests while respecting privacy and confidentiality.

Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of additional languages would be an asset.

This permanent position involves working on a private yacht for a Swiss owner, who has no children and no pets, who is keen on watersports and leads a healthy lifestyle

  • Planned start date of April 1, 2026,
  • Home port in Cannes, France.
  • Cruising Itinerary: Northern Med Cote D’Azur, Baleares, Corsica, Costa Smeralda, Liguria, Tuscany
  • Determination of winter program 2026-27 in September 2026


Team

  • Starting 1st Apr 2026
  • Permanent
  • 24m (79ft) Sailing Yacht
  • France

Languages

English / Fluent

French / Basic

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

Location

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  • Homeport Cannes, France
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location France

More from Owner or Representative

  • Starting 1st Apr 2026
  • Permanent
  • 24m (79ft) Sailing Yacht
  • France

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