Chief Stew

Role Overview

Yacht Size: 80m MY

Start Date: Early December 2026 – interviewing now

Contract: 2:2 – full time / flexible in build

Compensation: €8,000–€9,000 per month DOE + pension and loyalty bonuses

Qualifications: STCW & ENG1 in date

Visa Requirements: TBC

Location: Northern Europe – New build

Yacht & Crew Profile

• 80m private MY new build is looking for a Chief Stew to join the project and build their interior team
• Launching mid-2027 and everything is currently on track, followed by a worldwide cruising programme with the owners planning to use the yacht around 8 months of the year
• Lovely, easy-going and very successful owners who are active, love travel, water sports and diving, and have chartered extensively
• The owners want the yacht to feel like a relaxed home from home, and are genuinely focused on attracting the best crew and keeping them long term
• 23 crew on board with everyone on some form of rotation
• Great crew cabins, a good-sized crew mess and a crew gym
• A crew tender is being purchased for downtime, and water sports are actively encouraged on crew breaks

The Role

• A rare opportunity to join a new build early and shape the interior from the ground up
• The owners want the Chief Stew to make the key interior decisions – linens, supplies and interior set-up – working alongside the procurement team already in place
• Recruiting, building and leading the interior team, setting SOPs, systems and standards ahead of launch
• Creating a warm, relaxed and personal service style that fits the owners’ home-from-home vision
• The owners are real foodies, so strong food and drink service and close collaboration with the galley are key
• Working closely with the Captain and Purser on budgets, provisioning and interior admin

Role Requirements

• Proven Chief Stew experience on 70m+ with strong longevity in previous roles
• New build or shipyard experience is a big advantage
• Confident decision-maker with excellent organisational, admin and team-building skills
• Career-focused, fun and team-orientated, with the people skills to create a close, culturally diverse team that gets on well
• Additional skills (water sports, diving, wellness etc.) are a real bonus – the owners love crew with an extra skill set
• Fluent spoken and written English