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 or Deckhand based in Sydney and available for some daywork?
A well maintained 25m private MY is on the search for a stewardess and deckhand for the following dates / contracts
The ideal candidate must have previous superyacht experience and own accommodation ashore in Sydney (except for Hamilton Island season/ live onboard)
Dates:
(2-month contract) preference to stews with basic cooking / food prep ability or deckhand experience)
seasonal crew for the Northern Adventure trip with a berth at Hamilton Island
Salary: Attractive Day rates or full-time salary / permanent position for the right candidate
Are you an experienced deck/stew interested in joining a new program fulltime?
Do you enjoy a blended position between deck & interior?
Position Snapshot
Lovely owners of a 24m private MY are seeking an experienced, positive, and enthusiastic Deck/Stew to join their team
exciting opportunity on a busy private yacht. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a blended position between interior and exterior.
Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the interior and exterior of the vessel, working in conjunction with the captain and an experienced cook/stew
Lots of opportunity for tender driving, bridge watches, docking and water sports activities while also undertaking stew responsibilities of service & housekeeping
three crew members and up to eight guests.
The ideal candidate should be confident, self-sufficient, creative, and well-presented.
We are seeking a team player who is confident in all aspects of interior management and can anticipate guest needs.
The captain will also mentor with regards to training on deck
Key points:
Busy private yacht
Sydney based with 4 months cruising the Great Barrier Reef
Salary: $70,000 per year + Superannuation DOE
Start: 20th March
Looking for:
+2 Years experience
Self-sufficient, independent and creative
Hard worker, can handle situations under pressure
Good organization, Hygiene and Communication skills
Excellent service and housekeeping
Good organisation, communication skills and attention to detail
Must be versatile in all areas of the interior and deck
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 a chief stew interested in joining a busy South Pacific charter yacht?
Position Snapshot
Requirements.
Must have good charter experience.
Been a Chief Stew for a minimum of 3-5 years.
Good communicator with guests and crew.
Organised, and computer literate.
Excellent Service skills
Charter Experience (preferable)
Salary is in USD$ and will be DOE, around industry standard.
Start asap.
The vessel is in the shipyard until mid-March then owner will use locally before heading out to Fiji, then on to Tahiti and French Polynesia where the vessel will be based for the next 2 years.
Full charter with occasional owner use. Already have 9 weeks of charter confirmed, with some repeat clients.
Total Crew of 10, with mixed nationalities.
Ideally someone that is close to Australia is preferred, however open to further afield.
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
Are you a yacht stewardess located in Australia with a minimum of a season’s experience?
Are you interested in joining a fun crew and cruising the East Coast of Australia?
Position Snapshot
The yacht operates both Private & Charters and has a mixture of both high and low guest numbers pending the type of trip.
The vessel will be heading north at the end of March. Gold Coast for 4-weeks (quick shipyard), up to Whitsundays and FNQ after that. Returning to Sydney Nov/Dec for busy charter season.
Plenty of time between guest trips for turnarounds and crew down time
The position is live onboard and the vessel has the ability to trial someone (on freelance rates) over a guest trip to ensure it is a good fit for all parties.
The 2nd stewardess should be looking to offer a firm commitment to the program over 2025
Working under an experienced chief stewardess, the 2nd stew should be a terrific backup in both service and housekeeping, with a keenness to learn and a positive ‘can do’ personality.
The stewardess should be looking to be an active and social crew member who can emulate the good crew vibes onboard
The Ideal Candidate
Start: When Found
Salary: $75,000 AUD / Year DOE
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
