Charter Captain & Chef Duo — Elite Yacht Experience

Oyster Yachts Limited; España; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster Yachts seeks an experienced Charter Captain and Mate/Chef Couple to join a busy charter program aboard an Oyster 575. Start date: November 2026, with Caribbean season and US East Coast summers.

The role requires hands-on sailing, guest service excellence, and strong teamwork to ensure memorable experiences for owners and charter clients. The successful couple will bring ocean sailing experience, high standards of maintenance, and professionalism, while adapting to ashore accommodation

Qualifications

• Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial Endorsed.
• STCW certification.
• ENG 1 medical.
• B1/B2 or US work rights if summer season.
• 2-3 sailing yacht charter seasons minimum.
• Proven charter yacht operation between 40–60 ft.
• Strong sailing knowledge and practical seamanship.
• Solid engineering and maintenance skills.
• Professional presentation and guest communication.

Responsibilities

• Crew will deliver high-standard guest experiences on charter itineraries.
• Ensure safety and smooth operations during ocean deliveries.
• Maintain yacht presentation and readiness for guests.
• Collaborate as a couple to manage sailing and hospitality tasks.
• Allocate coordination of on-board services and guest interactions.

Skills

Yachtmaster Offshore

STCW

ENG 1

Charter experience

Sailing knowledge

Engineering skills

Professional presentation

Job description

Oyster Yachts seeks an experienced Charter Captain and Mate/Chef Couple to join a busy charter program aboard an Oyster 575. Start date: November 2026, with Caribbean season and US East Coast summers.

The role requires hands-on sailing, guest service excellence, and strong teamwork to ensure memorable experiences for owners and charter clients. The successful couple will bring ocean sailing experience, high standards of maintenance, and professionalism, while adapting to ashore accommodation