SOLO STEW 32M POSITION: Need a SOLO STEW for 32M private/charter, foreign flag program. ITINERARY: Winter - Bahamas , Summer - possible Northeast cruise DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and a clean background check. START DATE/LOCATION: December 2018, South Florida SALARY: DOE Apply
MATE 80FT POSITION: Need a MATE for a private 80ft Sunseeker based in the Palm Beaches. Long time captain who's been with the owner for 30 years. Would like someone longterm to train under captain. Trip to Bahamas planned in March. ITINERARY: West Palm Beach / Bahamas DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS:US Passport, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and a [...]
CAPTAIN AND STEW/MATE TEAM 24M POSITION: Need a CAPTAIN and STEW/MATE Couple with a 100T for a private 24M, US Flag. Needs to have a strong engineering background. Must be well versed in maintenance and have a high standard for safety. Couple needs to able to work closely with an owner. ITINERARY: Winter: Caribbean, Summer-New England DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport, [...]
US CAPTAIN 50FT - SEASONAL POSITION: Need a seasonal CAPTAIN/ENGINEER for a new 50ft/15M Sunseeker in South Palm Beach. Must have experience with warranty, maintenance, cleaning hold a valid US Passport. ITINERARY: South Palm Beach DURATION: Seasonal REQUIREMENTS:US Passport, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and a clean background check. START DATE/LOCATION: Mid December, South Palm Beach Apply [...]
2ND STEW 50M POSITION: Need a 2ND STEW for 50M private/charter, US flag program. Must have at least two years of experience, service background, high standard for efficiency in the workplace, and outgoing personality. Education and retention bonus are included in benefits. ITINERARY: MED - Summer , Caribbean / Bahamas - Winter REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or Green Card, STCW, ENG1, no [...]
HOUSEKEEPER - Palm Beach Estate POSITION: Need a HOUSEKEEPER for a Palm Beach estate. This position will work alongside the property manager and a team of house and groundskeepers. 40/hr week rotating schedule with AM and PM shifts. Must have a great attitude, willing to take direction, be flexible with weekly schedule, and have transportation. Ideal candidates would live within the [...]
Yacht Staffing Is Going Mobile West Palm Beach, FL: For Immediate Release Cotton Crews announced they have acquired Crew Compass Hire App and Crew Compass Jobs App. Cotton Crews saw a need to streamline the hiring process and felt Crew Compass had a great product. Cotton Crews bought the Apps and has been revamping the current product to launch Cotton Crew HIRE app and Cotton Crew [...]
Cotton Crews Acquires Crew Compass Apps West Palm Beach, FL: For Immediate Release Cotton Crews announced today they have acquired Crew Compass Hire App and Crew Compass Jobs App. Cotton Crews saw a need to streamline the hiring process and felt Crew Compass had a great product. Cotton Crews bought the Apps and has been revamping the current product to launch Cotton Crew HIRE [...]
Find a Job Now: 3 Ways to Boost Your Profile Anxious to find a yacht job now? You could be doing all the wrong things and not even know it. Here are three ways to boost your profile to get hired. Log in DAILY: This is crucial. Crew who check in more frequently will have their profiles appear at the top of the list. Check [...]
So, you’ve signed up for the Cotton Crew JOBS app and you’re eager to find a position on a yacht. What’s next? Here are 5 things you must know to make the most of your Cotton Crew JOBS experience: Build Your Profile Upload your yacht CV. It can either be in PDF or Word format. For your document title, there can’t be any extra spaces. [...]
Anxious to find a yacht job now? You could be doing all the wrong things and not even know it. Here are three ways to boost your profile to get hired. Log in DAILY: This is crucial. Crew who check in more frequently will have their profiles appear at the top of the list. Check in whenever you think of it, because you never know who will [...]
Every summer we seem to be fortunate enough to spend a week or a couple long weekends in New England. We generally hit Cape Cod, either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, and then end the trip with a few days in Newport. Each summer seems to be getting better and better and yet I know there is so much more to see! As I’m writing this I [...]
ATTN: Yacht Owners, Captains & Crew: GO TO HARBOUR ISLAND! We just spent a fantastic weekend at Romora Bay Resort & Marina and here is what you need to know! Romora Bay is fantastic! You can stay in the Marina or book a beautiful suite with the resort. The rooms are comfortable with great views and outdoor showers to rinse off in nature's beauty. [...]
Landing your first job in yachting can be tough, so we’ve laid out some tips to make it a little easier. First things first don’t just be on time, be early! The last thing you want is to keep the captain or whoever it is interviewing you waiting, that will give the impression you don’t value their time. Your appearance is also very important, [...]
Good crew moral is essential for any yacht to run smoothly. Some captains would even say that the crew getting along with each other is top on their priority list. It can be challenging to get along with everyone you’re working with considering the tight quarters, months at sea and varying cultures and backgrounds of other crew members. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts [...]
No matter what boat you’re working on, some things will always be the same when you’re a stewardess on a charter yacht. For example, be prepared to always start your day early and finish late. If there’s one thing charter guests know how to do its keep the interior team busy. Be prepared to have quick dinners and even quicker lunches. For a typical [...]
Landing a Job in Yachting Landing your first job in yachting can be a little tricky at times so we at Cotton Crews wanted to share a few tips on how to get hired. Our first tip would be to make sure you have a well-developed and organized CV. If you are unsure that your CV [...]
What is Day Work? If you’re just starting out in yachting day work is where it’s at! Working on a super yacht can be extremely misleading when it comes to the required workload so its absolutely recommended to day work before signing on for a permanent position. Day-working is kinda like the substitute teacher of yachting. You [...]
So You Want to be a Yachtie... The first question most yachties hear when they tell someone what they do for a living is, “How did you find that job?” The yachting industry is very small and demands a lot so you should definitely know what you’re getting yourself into! Making the Move [...]
Yacht Crew Expectations Some tips and obligations you should be prepared to adhere to while applying for positions and when attending interviews. CV Preparation: A CV is the first impression the captain or crew agent gets of you and it is important to make sure yours is organized and contains relevant information. This includes your: Personal information (name, recent photo, [...]
Superyacht Job Myths Before you pack your bags we wanted to bust some of the myths that are associated with finding a job on a superyacht these days… The Instagram photos, snapchats and reality television shows can be misleading depictions of what it’s really like to working on [...]
The First Step to Your Dream Job: Our Guide to the Perfect Yachting CV Your CV is your first impression and with only 3-6 seconds to grab your future captain’s attention, you want to make it PERFECT! No need to fret; we’re here to help. Yachting is a highly competitive industry. When a captain requests a need for Crew they are [...]
