Chief Stew

Quay Group; United States; Remoto; USD 80.000 - 96.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Single cabin

Training budget - discretionary

Resumo da vaga

Quay Crew is seeking a Chief Stew for a 75m private/charter yacht currently in Europe, with winter cruising to the Caribbean. This hands-on role is heavily guest-facing, focusing on service, decor, and wine knowledge, leading an interior team of six with rotations.

The position starts end of January 2027, with a 2:2 rotation. Salary is €7,000 per month DOE plus a 13th month, and STCW & ENG1 are required along with a B1/B2 visa. Single cabin and discretionary training budget are offered.

Qualificações

• Hands-on Chief Stew with guest-facing focus.
• Experience managing interior team in private/charter yachts preferred.
• Strong wine knowledge and decor flair.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the interior team with a hands-on, guest-focused service approach.
• Perform guest-centric service and family-style dining with decor creativity.
• Manage interior accounting on Centrip and support admin tasks.
• Mentor and develop junior stews, delegating tasks effectively.

Conhecimentos

Front of house leadership

Team leadership

Wine & cocktails knowledge

Service excellence

Interior administration

Formação

STCW & ENG1 valid

Ferramentas

Centrip

Descrição da vaga

Chief Stew

Role Overview

Yacht Size: 75m MY

Start Date: End of January 2027 – interviewing now

Contract: 2:2

Compensation: €7,000 per month DOE + 13th month

Qualifications: STCW & ENG1 in date

Visa Requirements: B1/B2

Location: Europe / Caribbean

Yacht & Crew Profile

• 75m MY is looking for a new Chief Stew to lead their interior team
• Private and charter yacht with a relaxed programme – approx. 5 weeks of owner use per year
• Currently in Europe, crossing to the Caribbean for the winter. Cruising Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the US before crossing back to the Med
• Yard period planned for winter 2027
• Interior team of 6 (9 in total with rotations) – Chief, 2nd, Lead Service and Stews all on rotation
• Great, very social crew with good longevity among the Captain and HoDs
• Single cabin
• Training budget - discretionary

The Role

• A traditional, hands-on Chief Stew role – predominantly service and very guest facing when the owners are on board
• Service is relaxed and easy-going, with lots of family-style dining, especially with the family
• Owners enjoy beautiful table décor, wine and cocktails, so there is plenty of scope to be creative
• Some admin, including interior accounts on Centrip
• The 2nd Stews are experienced and keen for more responsibility, so there is a great opportunity to delegate and develop them
• Looking for a kind, hard-working leader who will nurture the team and encourage them to be the best they can be

Role Requirements

• Previous Chief Stew experience with a hands-on approach
• Someone who genuinely enjoys service and is confident front of house
• Good general wine and cocktail knowledge, and an eye for table décor
• A nurturing, supportive leader who is happy to delegate and develop the team
• Comfortable with interior admin – Centrip experience is a bonus