CHIEF STEW 34M POSITION: Need a CHIEF STEW for 34M private/charter, foreign flagged program based out of the Pacific. This is a new charter program and requires a chief stew with excellent charter background - 2 years of experience is preferred. Program would ideally like someone with yoga/fitness background, high attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Applicants must be available [...]
3RD STEW 46M POSITION: Need a 3rd STEW for a private 46M, foreign flag.Must have a season experience, show initiative, hard working and a team player. Position will be in laundry and housekeeping to start. Great owners and awesome crew! ITINERARY: Summer-Med, Winter-FL/Bahamas DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and a clean [...]
TEMP FEMALE CHEF 38M POSITION: Need a TEMP FEMALE CHEF for two trips starting 8/26 in Newport, RI through mid September. This is a 38M foreign flagged sailboat! Sailing background is NOT required. Both trips have fantastic, fun guests. Mostly family style prep, but some plated meals will be required. ITINERARY: Newport down to Savannah DURATION: Temp - approximately 8/26 - [...]
US CHEF 40M POSITION: Need a US CHEF for 40M private/charter, US flag program. Must have charter experience as this is a busy program between boss use and charters. Program is looking for an experienced chef with proven longevity and experience on similar size vessels. Experience with provisioning and preference sheets is required. ITINERARY: Summer - New England , Winter - [...]
US MATE 40M POSITION: Need a US MATE for busy 40M private/charter, US flag program. Must hold US PASSPORT. Program is looking for an experienced mate with proven longevity and experience on similar size vessels. Must be able to hit the ground running for summer charter season! Looking for a long term fit. ITINERARY: Summer - New England , Winter - [...]
US CHIEF STEW 34M POSITION: Need a US CHIEF STEW for busy 34M private/charter, US flag program. Must hold US PASSPORT. Program is looking for an experienced chief stew with proven longevity and experience on similar size vessels. Must be able to hit the ground running for summer charter season! Looking for a long term fit. ITINERARY: Summer - New England [...]
US CHEF 34M POSITION: Need a US CHEF for busy 34M private/charter, US flag program. Must have charter experience and hold US PASSPORT. Program is looking for an experienced chef with proven longevity and experience on similar size vessels. Must be able to hit the ground running for summer charter season! Looking for a long term fit. ITINERARY: Summer - New [...]
STEW/BEAUTICIAN 85M POSITION: Need a STEW/BEAUTICIAN for 85M private/charter, foreign flag vessel. Must have background with certificate in NAILS + HAIRSTYLING. Yachting background and proper working visas are required. Hair cut and color experience is preferred, but not required. ITINERARY: TBD - currently in MED DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: Valid B1B2, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and a clean [...]
CHIEF STEW 85M POSITION: Need a CHIEF STEW for 85M private/charter, foreign flag vessel. Interior runs with 8 total stews. Must have valid, current working visas. Program requires previous experience as Chief Stew on 65M+. Position also requires high level of skill in Service & Guest operations, along with wine knowledge. While not required, sommelier or high level wine background is [...]
CAPTAIN 500T - 40M POSITION: Need a 500T CAPTAIN for a 40M private/charter, foreign flag vessel. Need someone active, has charter experience, 5 years experience as captain on a similar size vessel. Must have clean captain record, be very personable, and hands on! Owners love their crew and interact with them often. Great program with additional benefits and perks! ITINERARY: Winter-South [...]
US CAPTAIN 76FT POSITION: Need a US CAPTAIN for a 76ft private sportfish. Must be able to fish and do light cooking for owners and guests. After the summer the boat will head to Viking in Fort Lauderdale for maintenance and then do a few trips a month to the Bahamas. 2020 is not planned yet. *Interviews in Fort Lauderdale. ITINERARY: [...]
US TEMP STEW/MATE 70FT POSITION: Need a US TEMP STEW/MATE for a 70ft private sportfish. Start Thursday in Lighthouse Point to provision, leave Friday for Chub Cay and return Sunday. 4 days of work. Must be professional, discreet, able to handle dock lines, rinse, shammy and the interior. Other crew member is Captain/Chef. Owners are a couple with 2 dogs. ITINERARY: [...]
US DECK/STEW 40M POSITION: Need a US DECK/STEW for a 40M private/charter, US flagged vessel. Looking for someone who has a good work ethic, positive attitude, ability to learn and take direction. Must have a professional appearance. Tender driving is a plus! ITINERARY: Winter-Fort Lauderdale/Bahamas/Caribbean, Summer-Possibly Alaska DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and [...]
FEMALE CREW CHEF 65M POSITION: Need a FEMALE CREW CHEF for a 65M private/charter, foreign flagged vessel. Looking for someone who can cook crew lunch and dinner during the week plus weekend food for 6 crew. Boat will be in the shipyard for 4 months. ITINERARY: West Palm Beach, FL DURATION: Temporary, August - January REQUIREMENTS: Food & Hygiene Cert, STCW, [...]
MATE 100T - 35M POSITION: Need a MATE with a 100T for a private/charter 35M, foreign flag vessel. 100T or YM required with a few seasons of experience! Must have charter background, be a team player and able to drive a 32' tender. The boat is heavily chartered in the Bahamas. *Can be teamed with Chef* ITINERARY: Winter/Summer-Aventura, FL/Bahamas DURATION: Permanent [...]
US CHEF 40M POSITION: Need a US CHEF for a 40M private/charter, US flagged vessel. Looking for someone who is creative, organized, able to manage their time, adaptable, able to menu plan and budget. *Can be coupled! ITINERARY: Winter-Fort Lauderdale/Bahamas/Caribbean, Summer-Possibly Alaska DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, healthy and a clean background check. START [...]
US 2ND STEW 40M POSITION: Need a US 2ND STEW for a 40M private/charter, US flagged vessel. Looking for someone who can do service with a smile, with attention to detail, discretion, energetic, able to take direction, remain positive in stressful situations and able to multitask. *Can be coupled! ITINERARY: Winter-Fort Lauderdale/Bahamas/Caribbean, Summer-Possibly Alaska DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport, STCW, ENG1, [...]
US DECKHAND 40M POSITION: Need a US DECKHAND for a 40M private/charter, US flagged vessel. Looking for someone who has a good work ethic, positive attitude, ability to learn and take direction. Must have a professional appearance. A background in engineering, carpentry, fishing, diving or tender driving is a plus! ITINERARY: Winter-Fort Lauderdale/Bahamas/Caribbean, Summer-Possibly Alaska DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport, STCW, [...]
US MATE 40M POSITION: Need a US MATE for a 40M private/charter, US flagged vessel. Per insurance, 200T required with AT LEAST 5 years of experience on similar size vessels. Must have extensive maintenance knowledge and skills, basic engineering, water sports, ISM and ISPS knowledge and able to stand in for the captain. Looking for someone who is able to delegate, [...]
US ENGINEER 40M POSITION: Need a US CHIEF ENGINEER for a 40M private/charter, US flagged vessel. Must have a AEC and Y4 or similar, be detailed oriented, organized, have strong management skills and charter experience. Requires knowledge of Westports or MTU/Detroit diesel main engines and Northern Light Generators, 5 years in the industry and strong AC knowledge. *Can be coupled! ITINERARY: [...]
STEW/MASSEUSE 43M POSITION: Need a STEW/MASSEUSE for 43M private, foreign flagged program. ASAP START IN FRANCE with temp or permanent contract option. Must be trained in housekeeping and service as well as have extended background in massage. NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. ITINERARY: Summer - France and Italy , Winter - FL/Caribbean/Bahamas DURATION: TEMP or PERM REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, [...]
MALE CHEF 35M POSITION: Need a MALE CHEF for a private/charter 35M, foreign flag program. Must have charter experience and be a team player. The boat is heavily chartered in the Bahamas. *Can be coupled with Chief Stew* ITINERARY: Winter/Summer-Aventura, FL/Bahamas DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, non smoker, healthy and a clean background check. START DATE/LOCATION: August [...]
CHIEF STEW 35M POSITION: Need a CHIEF STEW for a private/charter 35M, foreign flag vessel. Must have charter experience and be a team player. MUST have excel experience along with accounting! The boat is heavily chartered in the Bahamas. ITINERARY: Winter/Summer-Aventura, FL/Bahamas DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, non smoker, healthy and a clean background check. START DATE/LOCATION: [...]
US CAPTAIN 75FT - SPORT FISH POSITION: Need a US CAPTAIN for 75ft private S/F. 200T required. Boat is US flag with moderate to heavy owner use. Full time stew and chef on board at present. Summers in Montauk and Winters spent between Loggerhead and Miami Beach Marina. During summer family and friends on often with kids, and in winter owner [...]
US TEMP STEW/COOK 27M POSITION: Need a TEMP US STEW/COOK for US flag 27M. Boss trip over Labor Day weekend. Dates are Aug 26th - Sept 5th. Stew is responsible for cooking family style meals, maintaining the interior, and assisting with lines/fenders. Individual quarters for Captain and Stew. Full time position is available after trip for the right candidate. ITINERARY: Florida [...]
US HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING - ESTATE ESTATE POSITION: Need a US HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING for MIA estate. Interviews being conducted in Miami. This is a high-profile principle who spends about 1 week per month at this estate. Position manages two housekeepers and reports directly to Estate Manager. Candidates must have management and housekeeping background; yachting background is preferred. Spanish is not [...]
TEMP DECKHAND 55M POSITION: Need a TEMP DECKHAND for 55M private, foreign flag program. Position will be Mid AUG through beginning SEPT. Boat will be in the Bahamas. Experience with water toys, fishing, or submarine experience are a bonus! ITINERARY: Bahamas DURATION: TEMP - Mid AUG through beginning SEPT REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non smoker, [...]
HAIR STYLIST/STEW 57M POSITION: Need a HAIR STYLIST/STEW for 57M private/charter, foreign flag program. This is a world traveling program! Light charter planned for the future. Must have experience with blow outs, and hair styling - color experience is NOT required. Yacht experience is preferred! ITINERARY: WORLD TRAVELING DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport or B1B2, STCW, ENG1, no visible tattoos, non [...]
SOLO STEW 28M POSITION: Need a SOLO STEW for 28M private, foreign flag program. Can be teamed with CAPTAIN (JOB#998) Minimal owner use with weekend trips to Bahamas. Caribbean possibility in the future. Owners looking for experienced crew who would like to sign on long term and are meticulous. Live aboard NOT an option. Vessel is black and kept under cover [...]
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 [...]
