Are you an experienced stewardess looking for a unique lifestyle opportunity in Perth?
Are you looking to join a very large residence team of former superyacht stewardesses?
A high-profile, Perth based residence is on the search for an experienced stewardess (or hospitality professional) to join their growing residence team
The stewardess will work within a large interior department of 5 /6 reporting to the HOH & Concierge Manager.
The team largely hails from a superyacht stewardess background and the structure will be similar to that of a very large superyacht, bringing the same high/impeccable standard, but with the benefit of structured hours and no over nighters !
The focus of the role will be predominantly housekeeping but with weekly service shifts and assisting with occasional events and concierge.
Additional house coordinating responsibilities will also be allocated based on experience and background of the candidate
The team is fun, vibrant, socially conscious and look to promote an inspiring and happy workplace.
Working 38 hour / weeks, 5 day working week
Key responsibilities within the residence will include but are not limited to:
Your background:
To be successful in this role you should have experience as a stewardess on yachts, Jets or in private residences but will also consider Perth based Candidates with very strong hospitality backgrounds looking to learn
You are adaptable and flexible, with a high attention to detail and cleanliness. You can work autonomously and are able to prioritise tasks with ease. You are open minded to a change of process knowing it will accommodate the household’s need. You are comfortable with domestic animals and can work with a high level of integrity, discretion, and honesty.
You will always work with the household and their guests with the upmost professionalism.
Start– When Found
Salary– $85,000-$90,000 (TRP) / Year
This is an exciting lifestyle opportunity for a stewardess looking to branch into high end estate management in Perth
Are you an experienced 2nd stewardess available for an immediate start?
Are you interested in joining a busy, dual season charter yacht?
Package:
Salary: DOE (Paid in Euro)
Leave: 45 days annual leave, rising to 60 after 12 months on board
Flights: 1 x annual flight, increasing to 2 x annual flights after 12 months
Full medical insurance
Tips: Equal share of charter tips
Start: April – within the next 2 weeks
Program:
63 meter dual season yacht with a focus on charter and some private use. Currently in the shipyard with a late start planned for the med season & crossing to the Caribbean / USA for winter.
The second stew position is service focused, I need someone forward thinking and quick on their feet with excellent cocktail making skills. They will have administrative duties and need to be organised and computer literate.
Pre-Requisites:
All STCW & ENG1 certs up to date
PDSD
Food Hygiene Level 2
Ideally B1/B2 but not a showstopper
4+ years experience with longevity
Prefer charter experience
Great references from previous vessels
Well presented and nice natured
***Lifestyle Allert***
Are you an experienced stewardess looking for a land-based position in Sydney?
Are you after something offering little standby and terrific life balance?
Position Snapshot
A very high profile 40m private MY is on the search for a professional stewardess to join their team of 7.
The vessel is used every 2-3 months for a 2 week trip , when the owner is in town from their overseas residence.
Any extended trips over the December / January period crew are usually rotated out every 2nd week.
The chief stewardess will lead a fulltime 2nd stewardess across both service and housekeeping, providing an exceptional level of service to the owner and occasional guests.
As the owner resides overseas, vessel trips are known well in advance and therefore very little standby is required, allowing crew to plan their lives ashore.
The Ideal Candidate
Salary: Excellent (discussed on application) AUD + Super
Start: Flexible, when right candidate found
Are you a stewardess located in Australia, interested in cruising the Kimberley?
Do you value an AWESOME crew environment?
Position Snapshot
A 32m expedition yacht (private) is on the search for a 2nd stewardess to join their team.
The yacht operates a very high standard with most of crew having done time on high profile superyachts in Europe / US.
The yacht will head to Cairns / Torres Straight and onto the Kimberley
The 2nd stewardess will support the chief stewardess in both service, housekeeping, provisioning and also assist out on deck.
The owner is the best you will find, and enjoys adventurous cruising , fishing / spear fishing in beautiful locations
The yacht operates privately only and the owner has an excellent reputation for being super considerate to crew and looking after their wellbeing onboard.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Early April
Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 AUD , DOE (as recruiter guide)
Are you a stewardess who enjoys front of house/service?
Do you value working within an exceptional team environment?
Position Snapshot
MYS Superyacht Crew are on the search for a stewardess for a high caliber 45m private MY and its crew of 10.
The yacht operates with a full-time interior of 3 + casuals for larger events, with duties shared across both service and housekeeping.
There is a fun and professional crew dynamic on-board this yacht and the successful candidate must be active, energetic and serious about developing their service skills in the interior
Someone who enjoys a good team environment is paramount & possessing an excellent fun attitude!
The yacht is open to expressions of interest from the enthusiastic mid-level stewardess to the experienced 2nd / chief who has come off larger yachts overseas, looking for more land base living
Salary will be matched accordingly to the candidate’s level of experience.
Can place the stew as 2nd stew or as 3rd stew depending on experience level
Being based in Sydney for most of the year , the vessel offers a terrific work life balance, operating at core 5 day working weeks and causals to cover busy periods in Summer.
Itinerary
Based in the heart of the city, the program will involve both short and extended trips around the Sydney Harbour and Pittwater regions. The yacht will occasionally travel further afield 1-2 times per year with the possibility of Whitsundays, Fiji/Tahiti or Pacific region.
Candidates should be ok with doing roughly 2-3 months away each year
The yacht will also consider applicants worldwide who are interested in relocating to Sydney
The Successful Candidate
Salary: Excellent & Above industry standard, depending on experience and paid in Australian dollars + Superannuation (discussed on application)
Start Date: When Found
Join Location: Sydney
Conditions: Live ashore in Sydney, live onboard only when cruising
Are you an experienced Chief Stewardess looking for an Equal time rotation?
Do you enjoy off the beaten track cruising?
Position Snapshot;
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Chief Stewardess to join an 85m expedition motor yacht currently cruising the South Pacific
The vessels has a worldwide focus , with preference for off the beaten track , rarely travelled locations.
The owner enjoys waterports, particularly diving and preference will be for an active crew who enjoy travelling and experiencing the destinations visited along the journey
The yacht houses all the water toys of leisure, big tenders & chopper pad.
The yacht is specifically looking for a candidate who possesses excellent organisational skills, confidence, and a friendly demeanour.
The Ideal Candidate
Rotation: 2 months On, 2 Months Off
Salary: Excellent Salary $US + Benefits + Flights
Can’t find a fulltime Stewardess this Summer? This could be the reason why
Summer is here, yachts are in full swing and coming off a year of harsh lock downs and minimal international travel, owners are keen to use their yachts. But where are all the stewardesses?
The very simple answer …..Freelancing !
Gone are the days where stewardesses are gunning for fulltime positions onboard superyachts.
Once upon a time daywork was reserved for the keen ‘greeny’ frothing to get some experience, hoping it might lead to a permanent position.
Now, it is reserved for the experienced stewardess keen to share their time between both work and the beach (and getting paid top dollar for it)
But who can blame them… the freelance rate for a stewardess in Sydney harbour has gone through the roof !
We’d all prefer to hit the beach over summer and work when we want. And why wouldn’t you if your financially better off.
2-3 years ago the standard day rate in Australia was $250 / day , maybe $300 / day for someone experienced.
Now, girls are freelancing for upwards of $400-$500+ / day and over $1000 for the major events like NYE.
Captains & Engineers are scratching their heads wondering what happened to their salaries.
Decky’s are discreetly looking up stewardess fast track courses in their spare time.
Networks are flooded, with “we need a stew this weekend URGENTLY” “Can anyone recommend a stew” “ I need a Steeeeeewwwww !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Over 50% of the stewardess positions on yachts in Sydney harbour are now filled by freelancing stewardesses
How did this position turn into a role that is now only filled casually?
Here are a few reasons…
You pay for what you get. Owners need to be educated that if they want the best possible service, the same faces, the crew to live on constant standby ect… they have to pay for it
2020 has seen an influx of new yachts arrive into Australia to take up residence here. More yachts means more crew are needed and there just doesn’t seem enough crew (namely stewardesses) to go around
There is allot of in the hand transactions in the freelance market , or in the very least through an ABN where rates are paid in full
When demand is high, the price goes up … its simple business
Everyone would prefer to be at the beach than go to work
No finger pointing here but if yachts take care of their fulltime crew and meet their financial and lifestyle needs, they tend to keep them long term and fulltime
So how does the fulltime stewardess drought get fixed?
Short Answer…There needs to be a cultural shift back to making the fulltime stewardess position attractive again.
Otherwise rates will keep going up , the drought will get worse and the search to find that elusive stewardess will go on
