Stew / Deck

Northrop & Johnson; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 Days Leave

Full Medical

Bahamas Trip Schedule

Job summary

Northrop & Johnson seeks a Deckhand/Stewardess for a private 42m motor yacht based in West Palm Beach. The role requires a cheerful, professional team player to join a crew of 9 and rotate through deck and interior duties with a 3-person deck/3-person interior team.

Female candidates only due to cabin arrangements; US passport or green card holders preferred. Start is immediate; benefits include 42 days leave and full medical coverage, with Bahamas trips as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid STCW certificate required and up-to-date medical certificate.
• Female candidates only due to cabin arrangement; U.S. passport or green card required.
• Experience in deck and guest service aboard private yachts preferable; able to work in small team of 3 and follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bosun and Chief Officer with deck maintenance and duties.
• Support Second Stewardess and Chief Stew with guest service and interior duties.
• Maintain high standards of guest service in line with owners' expectations.
• Coordinate with a small team and ensure compliance with safety and background checks.

Skills

Deck operations

Guest service

Teamwork

Tender driving

STCW certification

Education

STCW (Fully Updated)

Tools

Seafarer's Medical Certificate

US Passport or Green Card

Job description

## Stew / Deck* Fort Lauderdale* PermanentListed on: 17 Jul 2026### SummaryStew / Deck position - 42m - Motor yacht### Description**Deckhand/Stewardess Position available for a Private 42meter M/Y**Established private program seeking a Deckhand/Stewardess with a great crew of 9 with excellent longevity. Shared Cabin with 2nd StewardessGreat American family that has owned the vessel for 25 years**ONLY CONSIDERING US PASSPORTS OR GREEN CARDS**Start: ImmediatelyLocation: West Palm Beach - Trips to the BahamasPackage: DOE, 42 Days Leave, Full Medical**Skills:**1. We are looking for female candidates (due to cabin arrangement), who have experience, are mature & professional, able to work under instruction and can communicate with high profile employers with confidence.2. When working as part of the yacht's deck department, the main job responsibility is to work closely as part of a small team of 3, assist the Bosun and Chief Officer with deck maintenance, and normal everyday deck duties. We aim to provide the highest standards in line with the owners and guests expectations when they are onboard and that should be reflected by the new candidate.3. When working as part of the yacht's interior department, the main job responsibility is to work closely as part of a small team of 3, assist the Second Stewardess and Chief Stew with guest service, interior maintenance, and normal everyday interior duties. We aim to provide the highest standards of guest service in line with the owners and guests expectations when they are onboard and that should be reflected by the new candidate.4. All candidates are subject to a background check and may be subject to a drugs test.5. The candidates would be joining a team led by a very experienced Captain and a program that has been running for almost thirty years.6. Although we do not have a particularly exciting cruising program there are many benefits from having a great owner, who looks after the crew well and a schedule, which allows for planning one's personal life around work.7. Overall, the candidate needs to be cheerful, hardworking with a positive attitude that wants to and enjoys a family / team environment8. Experience in tender driving would be a bonus.**Qualifications:**STCW (Fully Updated)Seafarer's Medical CertificateValid US PASSPORT OR GREEN CARD ONLYFemales only due to cabin arrangementsNon-Smokers only to applyPoint of contact Sharryn Matte [e-mail]