180 roles, explained
Every role on board.
Deck and Bridge
28 roles
- Yacht CaptainThe captain is legally responsible for the yacht, its crew and its guests.
- Fleet CaptainA Fleet Captain oversees several yachts for one owner or company, setting standards, approving budgets and crew, and keeping every vessel safe, compliant and ready when the owner wants to use it.
- Build Captain / New Build CaptainThe build captain is the owner's master at the shipyard, overseeing a new yacht from design reviews to delivery so she leaves the yard safe, compliant, crewed and built as the owner wants.
- Relief CaptainA Relief Captain takes command of a yacht while the permanent captain is on leave, sick or between hires, keeping the vessel legal, safe and running to the owner's programme.
- Rotational CaptainA Rotational Captain commands a large yacht on a shared schedule, alternating with a partner captain so the vessel always has a rested, fully accountable Master on board and one consistent standard across both rotations.
- SkipperA skipper commands a smaller yacht, usually with a crew of one to three, and personally handles the navigation, maintenance, guests and accounts.
- Chief Officer / First MateThe Chief Officer runs the deck department, keeps the yacht safe and compliant, and stands in for the captain.
- First OfficerThe First Officer stands bridge watches, runs navigation and safety equipment, and leads deck operations under the Chief Officer, keeping a large yacht safe, legal and ready for guests.
- Second OfficerThe Second Officer stands navigation watches, keeps charts and passage plans current and usually runs the safety equipment, giving the Captain and Chief Officer a qualified officer they can trust on the bridge.
- Third OfficerThe Third Officer stands bridge watches, keeps the safety equipment and charts in order and runs deck operations alongside the crew.
- Officer of the Watch (OOW)The Officer of the Watch keeps the yacht safe at sea and at anchor, standing bridge watches, navigating, monitoring traffic and weather, and leading the deck team when the Chief Officer is off watch.
- Bosun / BoatswainThe bosun runs the deck crew day to day, turning the Chief Officer's plan into finished work, safe tender operations and a yacht that looks immaculate when guests step aboard.
- Lead Deckhand / Senior DeckhandThe lead deckhand is the senior hand on deck, running small teams under the bosun, driving tenders, handling water toys and keeping the yacht's exterior to a guest-ready standard every day.
- DeckhandA deckhand keeps the yacht's exterior immaculate, handles lines, tenders and water toys, and keeps guests safe on the water.
- Junior DeckhandA junior deckhand is the entry level member of the deck team, keeping the exterior spotless, handling lines and fenders, and helping run tenders and water toys so guests get a safe, polished yacht every day.
- Deck CadetA deck cadet is a trainee officer who works as a deckhand while completing structured bridge training, sea time and a training record book towards the Officer of the Watch (Yacht) 3000gt.
- Chase Boat CaptainYou run the support vessel that shadows the main yacht, carrying toys, tenders, guests, luggage and supplies so the mothership's programme runs without gaps.
- Tender CaptainThe Tender Captain drives and maintains the yacht's tenders, moving guests, crew and stores safely between ship and shore.
- Tender Driver / Tender OperatorA tender driver runs the yacht's tenders, moving guests, crew and stores safely between yacht and shore.
- Deckhand / Tender DriverA deckhand who also drives the guest tender, moving owners, guests and crew safely between yacht and shore while keeping the boat, the toys and the exterior in charter condition.
- Deckhand / DivemasterA deckhand who also runs the yacht's dive programme, guiding certified guests underwater, maintaining dive kit and the compressor, and pulling a full shift on deck the rest of the time.
- Deckhand / Dive InstructorA qualified deckhand who also runs the yacht's dive programme, teaching guests, guiding dives and keeping the compressor and kit safe, so owners and charter guests can dive straight off the boat.
- Deckhand / CarpenterA full deck crew member who also looks after the yacht's teak, brightwork and interior joinery, fixing wood damage on board so the yacht stays at owner standard without waiting for contractors.
- Deckhand / SecurityA deckhand who also runs the yacht's security: washing down, driving tenders and handling lines by day, while controlling access, keeping watch and protecting guests ashore and afloat.
- Yacht Delivery CaptainA Yacht Delivery Captain moves a yacht safely from one port to another without guests on board, often across seas or oceans, so it arrives on time and ready for the owner, charter or shipyard.
- Delivery CrewDelivery crew move yachts from one port to another, often across oceans, standing watches, handling lines and sails, and keeping the boat safe and running for a captain on a tight schedule.
- Professional Sailing Crew / Race CrewYou sail and race large performance yachts, working the bow, pit, mast or grinders on regatta days and keeping the boat, sails and rig ready between events.
- Daywork DeckhandA daywork deckhand joins a yacht's deck team by the day to wash, polish, varnish and carry, filling gaps before charters, during refits and after passages.
Interior
29 roles
- Interior ManagerThe Interior Manager runs the entire interior department on a large yacht, leading service, housekeeping and laundry teams so that owners and guests get faultless, consistent service from arrival to departure.
- PurserThe purser runs the yacht's business and logistics: crew payroll, accounts, charter APA, port clearance and guest arrangements.
- Assistant PurserThe Assistant Purser runs the paperwork, money and logistics behind the interior on a large yacht, so the Purser and Captain can keep guests, crew and the owner's office looked after without gaps.
- Chief Steward / Chief StewardessThe Chief Steward or Chief Stewardess runs the interior department, leading the stew team to deliver service, housekeeping and guest care that meets the owner's standards on every trip.
- Second Steward / Second StewardessThe second steward is the chief steward's deputy.
- Third Steward / Third StewardessThe third steward keeps guest cabins, laundry and service running to standard on larger yachts, rotating between housekeeping and table service so the interior team never drops a detail.
- Fourth Steward / Fourth StewardessThe Fourth Steward or Stewardess keeps guest cabins, laundry and service running to standard on a large yacht, doing the detailed groundwork that lets the senior interior team deliver a flawless guest experience.
- Sole Steward / Sole StewardessThe sole steward or stewardess runs the entire interior of a smaller yacht alone, from service and housekeeping to laundry and provisioning, so guests feel looked after without ever seeing the effort.
- Steward / StewardessA steward or stewardess keeps the yacht's interior spotless, serves guests at meals and drinks, and handles laundry and cabins.
- Junior Steward / Junior StewardessThe entry role in the yacht interior.
- Head of ServiceThe Head of Service runs all guest food and beverage service on a large yacht, leading the service team so every meal, drink and table setting reaches the standard of a top private household.
- Service Steward / Service StewardessA service steward or stewardess looks after guest dining and drinks on board, from breakfast to the last nightcap.
- Head of HousekeepingThe Head of Housekeeping runs cabins, laundry and interior care on a large yacht, keeping guest areas immaculate and protecting fabrics, stone and finishes worth millions.
- Housekeeping Steward / StewardessYou keep the guest cabins, bathrooms and wardrobes on a large yacht immaculate, so every room looks untouched each time a guest walks back in.
- Laundry Steward / StewardessThe laundry steward or stewardess runs the laundry on a large yacht, washing, pressing and returning every guest garment, linen set and crew uniform to a five star standard without loss or damage.
- ButlerA yacht butler gives one principal or guest party personal, anticipatory service, from wardrobe and valeting to formal dining, so the owner's routine runs exactly as they like it.
- Head ButlerThe Head Butler leads personal service to the owner and principal guests on large yachts, running the butler team and making sure every request, preference and detail is handled before anyone has to ask.
- Yacht ConciergeThe yacht concierge plans and books everything guests do off the boat, from restaurant tables and helicopter transfers to private beach clubs, so every day of a charter or owner trip runs to plan.
- Guest Services CoordinatorThe Guest Services Coordinator plans and runs the guest programme on board, from restaurant bookings and shore excursions to preference sheets and daily itineraries, so every guest request lands with one person who gets it done.
- Host / HostessThe host or hostess is the guests' main contact on board, learning their preferences, planning their days and making sure every department delivers.
- VIP Guest Relations SpecialistThe VIP Guest Relations Specialist is the guests' single point of contact on board, turning their wishes into plans the whole crew can deliver and keeping every day of a trip personal and discreet.
- SommelierThe sommelier runs the yacht's wine and spirits programme, from cellar stock and pairings to tableside service, so every glass poured on board matches the menu, the guests and the owner's standards.
- Bartender / MixologistRuns the bar on a large yacht, creating cocktails, managing spirits and wine stock, and serving guests from sundowners to late nights.
- BaristaThe barista runs coffee and soft drink service for guests on larger yachts, pulling consistent espresso from first light to late evening and covering general interior service around it.
- FloristThe florist designs, sources and maintains every floral arrangement on board, from cabin posies to dinner tablescapes, so the yacht looks finished and personal for the owner and guests at all times.
- ValetA valet looks after the owner's or principal guest's wardrobe and personal effects on board, so every outfit, shoe and accessory is ready, pressed and in the right place before it is needed.
- Wardrobe ManagerThe Wardrobe Manager looks after the owner's and guests' clothing on a large yacht: care, storage, packing and dressing.
- Housekeeping / Laundry AssistantYou keep guest and crew laundry, linen and cabins spotless on a large yacht.
- Daywork Steward / StewardessA daywork steward or stewardess is hired by the day to clean, polish, launder and prepare a yacht's interior, usually before a season, after a refit or when the crew is short.
Engineering
27 roles
- Chief EngineerThe Chief Engineer runs every machine on board, from main engines and generators to watermakers and air conditioning, keeping the yacht safe, legal and comfortable for guests.
- First EngineerThe First Engineer runs the engine room day to day under the Chief Engineer, keeping propulsion, power, water and hotel systems working so the yacht can sail and guests notice nothing.
- Second EngineerThe Second Engineer runs the daily maintenance and watchkeeping in the engine room, keeping generators, propulsion and hotel systems working so the yacht can sail, and guests never notice anything going wrong.
- Third EngineerThe Third Engineer keeps a large yacht's machinery running day to day, carrying out planned maintenance, standing engine room watches and fixing faults so the guest programme never stops.
- Junior EngineerA Junior Engineer keeps the engine room running day to day: daily checks, watchkeeping, routine maintenance and guest toy upkeep, so the senior engineers can focus on bigger jobs.
- Sole EngineerThe Sole Engineer is the only engineer on board, responsible for every engine, generator, system and tender.
- Relief Chief EngineerA Relief Chief Engineer takes full charge of a yacht's machinery while the permanent chief is on leave, keeping the boat safe, legal and running so the programme never stops.
- Rotational EngineerA rotational engineer keeps a superyacht's machinery running on a shared contract, working set periods on board and handing over to a back-to-back colleague so the engine room never loses continuity.
- Marine EngineerA Marine Engineer keeps a superyacht's engines, generators and hotel systems running, working shifts in the engine room under the Chief Engineer so the yacht can cruise, host guests and stay safe.
- Assistant EngineerThe Assistant Engineer keeps the engine room, generators and guest systems running under the Chief or Second Engineer, doing the daily checks, maintenance and repairs that keep a yacht safe and comfortable.
- Engineering CadetAn Engineering Cadet trains on board under qualified engineers, learning to run and maintain a superyacht's machinery while working towards a first MCA yacht engineering ticket.
- Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)The ETO keeps every electrical, electronic and IT system on board working, from switchboards and navigation electronics to guest Wi‑Fi and cinema rooms, so the yacht runs safely and guests never notice a fault.
- Electrical EngineerThe Electrical Engineer keeps the power, lighting, switchboards and electrical systems of a large yacht running safely, so the engine room, hotel services and guest areas never lose supply.
- Electronics EngineerThe Electronics Engineer keeps the yacht's navigation, communications, automation, alarm and entertainment electronics working, so the bridge can navigate safely and guests never notice a fault.
- AV/IT OfficerThe AV/IT Officer runs every network, screen, speaker and satellite link on board, keeping guests connected and entertained and the yacht's own systems secure and working.
- AV/IT EngineerThe AV/IT Engineer runs the yacht's networks, satellite links, entertainment and control systems, so guests stream, call and work without a hitch and the bridge and crew stay connected and secure.
- IT Support EngineerYou keep every network, screen and device on board running, from guest Wi-Fi and cabin TVs to the bridge and crew systems, so guests stay connected and the yacht stays secure.
- Communications / Radio OfficerKeeps a large yacht connected by running its satellite links, GMDSS radio equipment and onboard networks, so the bridge can always communicate and guests stay online anywhere in the world.
- HVAC Engineer / TechnicianKeeps the air conditioning, chilled water, ventilation and refrigeration plant running on large yachts, so guest cabins stay comfortable, cold stores stay cold and humidity never damages the interior.
- Refrigeration EngineerKeeps a large yacht's chillers, air conditioning, cold rooms and freezers running, so guests stay cool, food stays safe and the engine room avoids costly breakdowns at sea.
- Mechanical TechnicianKeeps the main engines, generators, hydraulics and deck machinery working on large yachts, carrying out planned maintenance and repairs so the boat stays safe, quiet and ready for guests.
- Engine FitterAn Engine Fitter is the hands-on mechanical tradesperson in a large yacht's engine room.
- MotormanThe motorman keeps the engine room of a large yacht clean, checked and running, doing rounds, routine maintenance and hands-on jobs so the engineers can focus on the systems that need a ticket.
- Oiler / WiperThe oiler or wiper keeps the engine room clean, checked and running on large yachts, doing rounds, cleaning bilges and helping engineers with maintenance so machinery stays reliable and the officers can focus on bigger jobs.
- Technical StorekeeperThe Technical Storekeeper runs the engineering stores on a large yacht, tracking every spare, filter and consumable so the engineers have the right part on board when something fails at sea.
- Tender EngineerThe Tender Engineer services and repairs the yacht's tenders, jet skis and water toys, so every boat that leaves the garage starts first time and comes back safely.
- Hydraulic Systems TechnicianYou keep the yacht's hydraulic systems working, from passerelles and swim platforms to cranes, stabilisers and steering gear, so guests get their toys on time and the boat stays safe.
Galley
19 roles
- Executive ChefThe Executive Chef runs the whole galley on a large yacht, leading a brigade of chefs to feed owners, guests and crew to a fine dining standard, every day, wherever the yacht is.
- Head ChefThe Head Chef runs the galley on a larger yacht, leading a brigade to feed guests and crew to a fine dining standard every day, often for weeks without a shoreside supplier nearby.
- Sole ChefThe Sole Chef runs the galley alone, cooking every guest and crew meal on board.
- Private Yacht ChefYou cook for one owner and their family, learning their tastes, diets and routines so every meal on board feels like home.
- Sous Chef / Second ChefThe Sous Chef runs the galley alongside the Head Chef, cooking for guests and crew, leading the junior chefs and taking full charge when the Head Chef is off or ashore.
- Chef de Partie / Third ChefThe Chef de Partie runs one section of a large yacht galley, often pastry, crew meals or a guest station, so every plate leaving the pass meets the Head Chef's standard.
- Commis Chef / Fourth ChefThe Commis Chef prepares crew meals, preps ingredients and supports the senior chefs during guest service in a multi-chef galley.
- Crew Chef / Crew CookThe Crew Chef feeds the whole crew, three meals a day plus snacks, on large yachts.
- Yacht CookA yacht cook runs the galley on a smaller yacht, feeding guests and crew three meals a day from a compact kitchen.
- Pastry ChefThe pastry chef runs the pastry section of a large yacht galley, producing breads, viennoiserie, desserts, cakes and petits fours to a hotel standard, so every course and every coffee break ends well.
- BakerThe Baker produces every loaf, croissant and pastry base on board, from dawn viennoiserie to dinner rolls, so the galley can serve fresh, consistent baking to guests and crew through long charters far from good bakeries.
- Sushi ChefThe Sushi Chef runs the Japanese section of a large yacht galley, preparing sushi, sashimi and omakase menus to restaurant standard for owners and charter guests who expect it at sea, wherever the yacht is anchored.
- Specialist Cuisine ChefA Specialist Cuisine Chef cooks one cuisine to a professional restaurant standard, such as Japanese, Lebanese, Indian or kosher, so the owner and guests eat the food they know best, wherever the yacht is.
- Nutrition-Focused ChefYou cook for owners and guests who follow a set nutrition plan, turning medical, performance or lifestyle goals into food that still feels like a superyacht menu.
- Cook / StewardA Cook / Steward runs the galley and much of the interior on a smaller yacht, cooking for guests and crew while also serving, cleaning cabins and keeping the boat ready for the owner.
- Galley AssistantA Galley Assistant keeps a yacht's galley clean, stocked and prepped so the chefs can cook for guests and crew.
- Galley StewardThe Galley Steward keeps a large yacht's galley clean, stocked and running, handling the washing up, basic prep and hygiene so the chefs can cook for guests and crew without stopping.
- Temporary / Relief ChefA relief chef steps into a yacht galley at short notice to cover a head or sole chef on leave, sick or between contracts.
- Rotational ChefA rotational chef runs the galley on a large yacht for a set block, often two or three months, then hands over to an equal counterpart.
Specialist crew
30 roles
- Spa ManagerThe Spa Manager runs the yacht's spa, treatment rooms and wellness programme, delivering high-end treatments to the owner and guests while managing therapists, stock and hygiene to a five-star resort standard.
- Spa TherapistA Spa Therapist runs massage, facial and beauty treatments for owners and guests in the yacht's spa, keeping it spotless and ready so guests can rest properly on board.
- Massage TherapistA massage therapist delivers treatments to the owner and guests on board, keeps the spa or treatment room spotless and stocked, and helps the interior team when the treatment book is quiet.
- Beauty TherapistDelivers facials, nails, waxing, lash and body treatments to the owner and guests from the yacht's spa or beauty room, giving them five-star spa standards while at sea or at anchor.
- Hairdresser / HairstylistYou cut, colour and style hair for the owner, guests and often crew, so everyone looks right for dinners, events and shore visits without leaving the yacht.
- Nail TechnicianYou run manicures, pedicures and nail treatments for guests and owners in the yacht's spa, keeping standards equal to a top city salon while working at sea.
- Personal TrainerYou keep the owner, guests and often the crew fit on board, running one-to-one sessions, classes and active outings so that a long season at sea feels like a holiday, not a break from training.
- Fitness InstructorYou run the gym, classes and outdoor sessions for guests and crew, so owners stay fit on board and crew stay healthy through long seasons.
- Yoga InstructorRuns yoga, stretching and breathwork sessions for the owner, guests and sometimes crew, tailored to each person, so wellbeing on board is handled as carefully as the food and service.
- Pilates InstructorYou run private Pilates sessions for the owner, guests and sometimes crew, keeping bodies strong and mobile on long trips.
- Diving InstructorThe Diving Instructor runs the yacht's dive programme, teaching and guiding guests underwater, maintaining all dive equipment and keeping every dive safe, legal and memorable.
- DivemasterThe Divemaster runs the yacht's dive programme, planning and leading guided dives, keeping guests safe underwater and looking after compressors, tanks and dive kit so diving can happen whenever the owner wants.
- Watersports InstructorYou run the guests' time in the water: briefing, teaching and supervising everything from jet skis and Seabobs to e-foils and kitesurfing, while keeping the toys working and every session safe.
- Jet Ski InstructorYou run the jet skis and personal watercraft on board, teaching guests to ride safely and supervising every session so the most popular toy on the yacht never becomes the most dangerous.
- Surf InstructorA Surf Instructor coaches guests in the water, reads breaks and conditions, and runs safe surf sessions from the yacht's tenders, so the owner's surf trip delivers good waves without anyone getting hurt.
- Fishing GuideA fishing guide runs the yacht's sportfishing programme, rigging tackle, finding fish and coaching guests from first bite to release, so a day on the water ends with a story rather than a long wait.
- Water Toys SpecialistYou run the yacht's water toy fleet, from jet skis and Seabobs to eFoils and inflatables.
- Yacht NurseThe yacht nurse looks after the health of guests and crew, runs the ship's hospital and medical stores, and is the first clinician on scene when something goes wrong far from shore.
- Medical Officer / Yacht MedicThe Medical Officer keeps guests and crew healthy on board, runs the ship's hospital and medical stores, and leads the response to any injury or illness far from shore care.
- ParamedicThe paramedic is the yacht's on-board clinician, treating guests and crew, stabilising emergencies far from hospital and keeping the medical side of a remote cruising programme safe and legal.
- Doctor / Private PhysicianThe doctor keeps the owner, guests and crew healthy far from a hospital, running the ship's hospital, handling emergencies and managing ongoing care so the programme can go where the owner wants.
- NannyThe yacht nanny cares for the principal's or guests' children on board, keeping them safe, happy and busy so the parents can relax, on a vessel full of water, machinery and moving tenders.
- GovernessA governess educates and guides the owner's children on board, running a structured school programme around the yacht's itinerary so the children keep up academically and the family can travel without interrupting their education.
- Childcare SpecialistA Childcare Specialist looks after the owner's or charter guests' children on board, keeping them safe, busy and happy so the family can relax and the crew can work around them.
- Private TutorA private tutor teaches the owner's or charter guests' children on board, keeping their schooling on track while the family travels, so a summer or a year at sea never costs them a term.
- Security Officer / Close Protection OfficerYou protect the owner, their family and guests on board and ashore, plan safe movements, control access to the yacht and lead the crew's security response so the principal can live normally.
- LifeguardA superyacht lifeguard watches over guests whenever they are in or near the water, so swimming, toys and beach days stay safe.
- Photographer / VideographerYou capture the owner's and guests' time on board in photos and film, from water toys to dinners, then edit and deliver polished images and video while the trip is still happening.
- Drone OperatorThe drone operator flies aerial camera drones to film guests, the yacht and its destinations, and helps the deck team with scouting and inspections.
- Entertainment CoordinatorAn Entertainment Coordinator plans and runs everything guests do for fun on board, from themed dinners and beach parties to excursions, film nights and live music, so every day of a trip feels planned.
Dual roles
24 roles
- Deckhand / DivemasterA deckhand who also runs the yacht's dive programme, guiding certified guests underwater, maintaining dive kit and the compressor, and pulling a full shift on deck the rest of the time.
- Deckhand / CarpenterA full deck crew member who also looks after the yacht's teak, brightwork and interior joinery, fixing wood damage on board so the yacht stays at owner standard without waiting for contractors.
- Deckhand / SecurityA deckhand who also runs the yacht's security: washing down, driving tenders and handling lines by day, while controlling access, keeping watch and protecting guests ashore and afloat.
- Captain / EngineerYou run a smaller yacht as its legal master and keep its machinery working.
- Captain / ChefThe Captain / Chef runs a small yacht and cooks for the owner and guests, keeping the boat safe, legal and moving while putting good food on the table three times a day.
- Captain / StewardRuns a small yacht as its legal master while also looking after the guests and interior, so an owner gets safe navigation and attentive service from one trusted person.
- Mate / EngineerOn a smaller yacht you are second in command on deck and the person who keeps the engines, generators and systems running.
- Mate / DeckhandThe Mate / Deckhand is second in command on a smaller yacht and also its main pair of hands on deck, standing watches, driving the tender and keeping the exterior in charter condition.
- Bosun / EngineerYou run the deck team and keep the machinery running on a smaller yacht, covering tenders, watersports and exterior care while handling daily engine room checks, generators and routine maintenance alongside the captain.
- Deckhand / EngineerYou work the deck like any deckhand, then go below to keep generators, tenders and systems running.
- Deckhand / StewardYou split your time between the deck and the interior on a smaller yacht, washing down and driving the tender in the morning, then serving lunch and turning cabins, so a lean crew can run a full guest programme.
- Deckhand / Watersports InstructorA full deckhand who also runs the guest watersports programme, teaching guests to ride, ski and foil safely while keeping the toys, tenders and exterior in charter condition.
- Steward / ChefA Steward / Chef runs the galley and the interior on a smaller yacht, cooking every guest and crew meal while also serving, cleaning cabins and looking after guests.
- Steward / CookYou run the galley and the interior on a smaller yacht, cooking for guests and crew while keeping cabins, service and laundry to a high standard.
- Steward / Massage TherapistYou work as a full steward or stewardess and also give guest massages on board, so the yacht can offer proper treatments without carrying a dedicated spa therapist.
- Steward / Spa TherapistYou run the interior as a steward and deliver massage, facials and beauty treatments to guests on board.
- Steward / Yoga InstructorYou work as a full member of the interior team and teach private yoga to the owner, guests and sometimes crew, giving the yacht a wellness offer without an extra cabin.
- Steward / Personal TrainerYou work a full rotation as an interior steward and run fitness sessions for the owner, guests and sometimes crew.
- Steward / NannyA Steward / Nanny looks after the owner's or charter guests' children while also covering interior service and housekeeping, so families with young children get safe, consistent care without the yacht carrying an extra crew member.
- Steward / HairdresserAn interior steward or stewardess who also styles guests' hair on board, giving the owner and guests salon-standard blow dries, updos and cuts without the yacht carrying a separate stylist.
- Steward / NurseA Steward / Nurse runs a full interior workload while acting as the yacht's onboard medical lead, so guests and crew have trained clinical care on hand miles from the nearest hospital.
- Steward / PurserA Steward / Purser runs guest service and housekeeping like any steward, then handles the yacht's accounts, crew paperwork and port admin.
- Engineer / DeckhandAn Engineer / Deckhand keeps the engines, generators and systems running on a smaller yacht and works the deck the rest of the time, driving tenders, washing down and handling lines.
- Chef / StewardA Chef / Steward cooks every meal for guests and crew and also handles interior service and housekeeping on a smaller yacht.
Shoreside
23 roles
- Yacht ManagerA yacht manager runs the business side of superyachts from ashore, handling budgets, crew employment, insurance and compliance so the captain can run the boat and the owner never has to chase paperwork.
- Fleet ManagerA Fleet Manager runs a portfolio of managed superyachts from the office, leading the yacht managers and keeping every vessel safe, compliant, crewed and on budget for its owner.
- Yacht Operations ManagerA Yacht Operations Manager organises the practical running of managed yachts from shore, handling logistics, compliance and port arrangements so captains can deliver the owner's programme without disruption.
- Technical Yacht ManagerA Technical Yacht Manager runs the engineering, maintenance and compliance side of a fleet of managed yachts from the office, keeping each one in class, safe and on budget for its owner.
- Yacht Charter ManagerA Yacht Charter Manager runs the charter business of one or more yachts from ashore, turning broker enquiries into signed contracts, keeping the boat compliant to charter, and making sure the owner earns a return.
- Charter BrokerA charter broker matches clients with the right superyacht for their holiday, negotiates the contract and manages the booking through to disembarkation.
- Yacht Sales BrokerA yacht sales broker lists, markets and sells superyachts for owners and finds the right yacht for buyers.
- Yacht Crew ManagerA Yacht Crew Manager runs the people side of a managed fleet from the office.
- Crew Recruitment ConsultantA crew recruitment consultant matches yachts with the crew they need, from a junior deckhand to a chief engineer.
- Crew CoordinatorA Crew Coordinator handles the paperwork and logistics behind yacht crew: contracts, flights, visas, certificates and crew changes.
- Crew Employment & Payroll ManagerYou run employment and pay for crew across a managed fleet, from seafarer employment agreements to monthly multi-currency payroll, so every crew member is paid correctly, on time and under a compliant contract.
- Yacht Compliance ManagerThe Yacht Compliance Manager keeps a managed fleet legal, certified and inspection ready, so yachts can sail, charter and clear port state control without detentions or lost bookings.
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA)The DPA is the shore link required by the ISM Code, making sure each managed yacht runs its Safety Management System properly and that captains have direct access to top management when something goes wrong.
- Yacht Safety ManagerA Yacht Safety Manager works ashore for a management company, writing and auditing the safety systems a fleet runs on, so crews drill properly, incidents are learned from and yachts stay compliant with ISM, ISPS and flag rules.
- Yacht Agent / Port AgentA yacht agent is the yacht's fixer ashore.
- Yacht Project ManagerA Yacht Project Manager plans and runs refits, repairs and upgrades from specification to redelivery, keeping the work on time, on budget and to class standard so the yacht is ready for its season.
- Yacht New Build Project ManagerYou manage a superyacht build for the owner, from signed contract to delivery, keeping the shipyard on specification, on budget and on schedule so the owner gets the yacht they paid for.
- Yacht Refit ManagerA Yacht Refit Manager plans, budgets and runs a superyacht's yard period, holding contractors, crew and the owner's money to a schedule so the yacht leaves on time, compliant and ready for the season.
- Owner's RepresentativeAn Owner's Representative protects the owner's money, time and vision on a new build or major refit, checking the yard's work, approving changes and making sure the yacht delivered is the yacht that was paid for.
- Yacht Charter CoordinatorA Yacht Charter Coordinator runs the paperwork and logistics behind every charter, from signed contract to final APA reconciliation, so the yacht, the broker and the guests are all working from the same plan.
- Yacht Provisioning ManagerYou run the shore operation that sources, checks and delivers food, wine and supplies to superyachts, so chefs and chief stews get exactly what the owner and guests expect, on time, wherever the boat is.
- Marina ManagerA marina manager runs the berths, pontoons, staff and services that superyachts rely on in port, so captains can arrive, moor and leave safely and their owners get the shoreside experience they pay for.
- Yacht Training InstructorYou teach the safety, deck, engineering and interior courses that crew need to join and progress on superyachts.