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Sonoma chef and author John McReynolds dies at 74

Husband and father, brother and friend, and acclaimed chef and award-winning author John McReynolds, 74, of Sonoma died July 7, after a long illness. His wife of 35 years, artist Brigitte McReynolds, and their daughter, Malena McReynolds, a registered nurse, were at his side.

One of six children, John Robert McReynolds was born March 25, 1950, in San Jose, Calif., to Helen and William McReynolds. He made his culinary debut at the age of 10 with a dish called Potatoes Volcano, a recipe he found in “The Joy of Cooking,” made for a fifth-grade school project and served to his amused family.

His first summer job, as a teenager, was picking onions in a field south of San Jose. Decades later as a restaurant chef he would use the same harvesting technique in his kitchen gardens that he had learned at age 14 — grabbing the withered tops, pulling up the bulbs with their roots, shaking off the dirt, and trimming the dried scapes.

He attended San Jose State University, where he studied to become a psychiatric technician. He was talking enthusiastically about food one day when a friend suggested he should be a chef.

McReynolds began cooking professionally in 1982, when he graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He moved to Colorado and worked in the kitchen of a dude ranch. His first position as head chef was at an Italian restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

On a vacation in France, McReynolds explored Paris and took classes at the cooking school La Varenne. He returned to California and was hired as executive chef for Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Ranch complex in Marin County.

Three years later, McReynolds was on the French Riviera at a language school when he took a friend’s advice and sought out a yacht broker about a job. The next day, he was in Mallorca, Spain. For half a year he shopped in the markets of Mediterranean port cities and cooked for the yacht’s owners and their famous guests.

He met his future wife while visiting friends in Germany, her home country. He moved to Bavaria and worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant on Lake Chiemsee. The couple moved to Sonoma in 1990.

Starting in the 1990s, McReynolds cooked at wineries and restaurants in Sonoma Valley, including Ristorante Piatti, facing the Sonoma Plaza. He was cooking at the Bear Flag Cafe in Boyes Hot Springs when he met a San Francisco restaurant co-owner and his wife. The two men formed a partnership and opened Cafe La Haye in downtown Sonoma in 1996. In addition to attracting a celebrity roster of actors and musicians and a loyal following of wine country and Bay Area patrons, Cafe La Haye repeatedly made the San Francisco Chronicle’s list of top-100 restaurants. Following that, McReynolds was culinary director at Stone Edge Farm and its Sonoma restaurant for 14 years.

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McReynolds dreamed of writing a book that would combine recipes with stories of his culinary travels and his cooking philosophy, which emphasized simplicity. In 2013 he fulfilled his ambition with the publication of the “Stone Edge Farm Cookbook,” a 372-page coffee table book. In 2014 the International Association of Culinary Professionals honored McReynolds’s literary debut by naming it Book of the Year. McReynolds also won the organization’s Julia Child Award for Best First Book. He followed his inaugural success with the “Stone Edge Farm Kitchen Larder Cookbook” six years later, co-authored with his colleagues Fiorella Butron and Mike Emanuel.

McReynolds will be remembered by his family and countless friends for his enjoyment of life, his gently imparted wisdom, and his love of good food, even a humble grilled-cheese sandwich made for him by a friend.

He is survived by his wife, Brigitte McReynolds, and their daughter, Malena McReynolds; his brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Debbie McReynolds and Phil and Maggie McReynolds, all of Scotts Valley, Calif.; his sisters Mary Prescott of Folsom, Calif. and Carol Wallace of Pasadena, Calif.; six nieces and nephews in the U.S.; and 20 nieces and nephews, three brothers-in-law, and five sisters-in-law in Germany. John’s parents and a younger brother, Ken McReynolds of Morgan Hill, Calif., preceded him in death.

A private celebration of McReynolds’s life will be held July 28.

Former longtime Sonoma resident and author Jill Hunting is the editor of John McReynolds’s two books.

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The chef aboard a yacht is a professionally trained culinary expert that is in charge of all guest and crew meals, provisioning and complete management of the galley. Effective organization of the galley involves a wide range of skills including but not limited to meal planning, provisioning, food safety and hygiene as well as administration and inventory. This position requires strong communication skills, extensive food/nutrition knowledge and creative plate presentation. Typically, the successful candidate will have at least two years working aboard a yacht of similar size in addition to shore side experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Provisioning of all food items
• Guest and crew meals and nutrition
• Food safety and storage standards
• Adhering to budget
• Galley and food inventory
• Galley safety and sanitary standards
• Management of other galley staff

Required Skills

• Vast knowledge of produce and ability to provision in obscure parts of the world
• Ability to provision to a budget
• Knowledge of nutrition, diets and allergies, food safety and storage
• Menu planning, varied repertoire and wine knowledge
• Excellent creativity and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
• Organized, time management and adaptability
• Accounting and computer skills
• Ability to overcome seasickness

Salary Modifiers

• Specialty cuisine experience/certification (i.e. vegan, macrobiotic)
• Experience provisioning in designated cruising area
• Resume “wow” factors (i.e. culinary competition winner, Michelin star head chef position)
• Limited computer skills

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A Yacht Chef is a position integral to ensuring that guests have an amazing yachting experience by creating unique and unforgettable meal experiences. 

Gastronomy and the art of fine dining has become as integral a part of the superyacht experience as the water itself. Superyachts offer the ultimate luxury escape, and that must be reflected in the exquisite food served to guests throughout their time onboard. A Yacht Chef is the mastermind behind creating unique and unforgettable meals. 

A yacht Chef is predominantly in charge of guest and crew meals and managing all aspects of running the galley. Superyacht guests are accustomed to eating at the best restaurants and unsurprisingly because of this, expectations can be very high. Superyacht Chefs are therefore expected to provide a wide range of cuisine, adapt to different dietary requirements, deliver high-quality food prepared upon request and keep the crew well fed.

The galley will run with different chefs depending on the size of the yacht:

• Head Chef — The Head of the galley and as such the chef responsible for all the food that is served. On some yachts this is a Sole Chef role, whilst on others the role will involve managing other Chefs.

• Sous Chef — This role works closely with the Head Chef, assisting them and potentially covering for them in their absence. Every yacht is different, so on some yachts the Sous Chef is also in charge of preparing crew food, while other yachts may have both a Sous Chef and a Crew Chef.

• Crew Chef — This role is primarily focused on cooking for the crew of the yacht. A Crew Chef is a role usually found on larger superyachts where the number of crew is greater, so a separate Chef will be employed to make sure the crew’s needs are met.

• Galley Hand — A Galley Hand is normally found on yachts over 100m in length. Depending on the type, size and itinerary of the yacht, the duties of this role can include meal prep, galley cleaning and assisting with crew food.

• Cook/Stew — This position is more common on smaller yachts and is often split between cooking and Stew duties, or assisting with Stew duties, depending on the size of the yacht. Some vessels hire a Cook/Stew in the winter to cook for the crew and help with interior duties.

What does a yacht Chef do? | Yacht Chef Job Description

The main priority for a yacht Chef is to make sure that everyone on board has an unforgettable meal. A yacht Chef has access to the best quality ingredients available, so it is up to them to use their creativity to produce the most awe-inspiring dining experience. 

A Chef onboard some of the most advanced yachts in the world has the opportunity of experimenting with some of the finest quality ingredients in the world, and often not easily acquirable on land jobs. They may be asked to spontaneously pull out ‘all the stops’ and let their imagination run wild. Or, they might be requested to provide innovative and exciting meals for guests with strict dietary restrictions. 

As a yacht Chef, adaptability is key. Some guests may want simple home cooking; if they ask for a burger, it's up to the Chef to make it the best, tastiest burger that they have ever eaten! If the guests want spaghetti carbonara, they need to make it taste like an Italian grandmother’s spaghetti carbonara! 

While Chefs still have a certain budget to stick to, one difference between working on a yacht and in a restaurant is that they don’t have to worry about trying to make a profit. All they need to do is keep the owners, guests and crew happy. 

As well as creating stand-out meals, Chefs are in charge of budget management,  provisioning, and ensuring that the galley adheres to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. It is their responsibility that everything runs smoothly in the galley. A Chef works closely and liaises often with the Chief Stew , to ensure that guests receive a seamless streamlined service from the galley to the table.

The responsibilities of a yacht Chef include:

Meal preparation for both guests and crew

Daily menu planning 

Liaising with the Chief Stew or Head of Service to deliver seamless service

Food provisioning and inventory checks

Organisation of the galley and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene 

Supervision of a team of Chefs (depending on the size of the yacht)

Budgeting and accounting

Soft and hard skills required to be a yacht Chef

Yacht Chefs should show real passion and enthusiasm for what they do: many successful yacht Chefs do stages and additional training during their time off. The ideal candidate demonstrates a diverse repertoire, flexible and adaptable qualities, and the ability to work well under pressure.

The skills of a good yacht Chef include:

A genuine passion for cooking

Diverse knowledge of produce and the ability to provision all over the world

Menu planning knowledge

Ability to skilfully multitask

Ability to handle criticism 

Creativity 

Presentation skills

Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

Organization and time management skills

Cleanliness and hygiene

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

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All crew members regardless of position and seniority need to have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, along with a recognised Seafarers medical certificate, the most popular being the ENG1 which is issued by an MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) professional medic. 

Without these two certificates, it is not possible for crew to work on board a yacht and a Recruiter will not be able to assist you in finding work onboard a yacht.  For more information about mandatory certificates please visit our Mandatory Certificates Guide .

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Posted Date Fri 19 Jul 2024

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• Reception duties and assist with daily office operations.
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This is a lovely opportunity to join a 100m+ yacht as 3rd Engineer and learn from a close knit team. This is a busy boat where you will get lots of sea time as the boat is dual season and visits remote areas of the world.

They are looking for a candidate with an EOOW  minimum. Commercial background is ideal but some yachting experience is also required. 

• 2:2 rotation.
• Private yacht, dual season. 
• Great crew that all get on well.
• Training budget available. 
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• We are seeking an experienced Stew to join this private 55m yacht as the 2nd Stew, ideally within the next few days!
• Candidates stepping up into the 2nd Stew role are welcome but must have substantial yacht experience and be ready to support the Chief Stew.
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• 70m Private Dual-Season M/Y is looking for a Deckhand to join them within the next two weeks.
• This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to log some extensive sea time in an expedition-style, off-grid cruising programme.
• The vessel has a genuine off-the-beaten-track itinerary with plans to travel throughout Central America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. With this in mind, you must have no reservations about vaccinations.
• The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience on a 50m+, only candidates with 1 years proven longevity on their CV will be considered.
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We're working with a 70m+ sailing yacht who are looking for a full time 2nd engineer to join the engineering team. 

• Dual season – Med / Caribbean. Due to complete a survey in the Med this winter. 
• Private yacht. 
• The minimum requirement for this position is an AEC2 qualification, however, it is essential that you are close to achieving your first ticket and have multiple years experience on 60m+ yachts. If you hold an EOOW Unlimited, SV EOOW or Y3, this would be preferred. 
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• Our client is looking for an experienced Laundry Master to join his fantastic 100m Sailing Yacht
• this is a wonderful vessel, with a good reputation and a lovely, long-standing crew. 
• They are looking for someone who is going to take control of the laundry room onboard, and who has previous experience doing guest and crew laundry to a high standard
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Posted By Simon Ladbrooke

Posted Date Wed 17 Jul 2024

Closing Date Wed 31 Jul 2024

• We are looking for an experienced captain with either new build or significant refit experience to join this amazing project.
• Your first job will be to recruit a Chief Engineer and eventually the entire team.
• You will have shore side support from a leading management company.
• The yacht will be launched early 2025 and the owners will use her throughout the summer.
• After a warranty period the yacht will travel to the Caribbean for the winter 25/26.
• You must hold an Master 500 as minimum.
• A thorough cruising knowledge of the Mediterranean is essential.
• A good salary package is on offer with 60 days annual leave.
• Start Date – 1st October
• This is an excellent opportunity for a captain wishing to assemble their own crew, oversee a new build through her final stages of construction, and enjoy the fruits of their labour.
• Please only apply via the website. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 70m – Dual season

Posted Date Tue 16 Jul 2024

Closing Date Tue 30 Jul 2024

We're working with a 70m Northern European build yacht who are looking for a rotational second engineer to join them. 

• The yacht is dual season and private. 
• The position requires an EOOW Unlimited or SV EOOW ticket minimum and prior experience on yachts. 
• They are looking for a self-starter, someone who is hands-on and has genuine and proven practical experience on the tools and not just in a watchkeeping role. 
• You must be a reliable and enthusiastic team player, the yacht has a close knit crew and engineering team who work well together. 
• Salary is €7,000 per month + a 13th month bonus. 
• Rotational position: 2:2. 

Stew with secondary skills (yoga, pilates, masseuse)

• Our client is looking for an experienced stewardess with a secondary skill to join this exciting new build project. 
• Ideally, candidates will also be a qualified masseuse OR a yoga instructor OR a PT OR a DJ. The client would like to see a range of skills and qualifications and something different!
• As well as the secondary skill candidates must have some yachting experience, ideally 6 months to 1 year. Your role will include you rotating in all areas of the interior. 
• This is a newly built vessel that has great potential, you will be joining at an exciting time preparing the vessel and making it fully operational. This is a great time to get to know both the yacht and the crew and really settle in. 
• The captain is passionate about his crew and their well-being, they would love someone who can fit in with their outgoing and fun dynamic
• The rest of the crew are sporty, they love to surf, dive and do all different water sports. It would be great if you had similar interests! They need someone adventurous, sporty, outdoorsy. 
• Salary: TBC
• Start date: Mid August
• Leave: 3:1  

Second Engineer – 80m – Build

We're working with an 80m yacht that's still in build and are looking for a second engineer to join them.

• The position requires a minimum SV EOOW or EOOW Unlimited ticket, if you hold your 2nd engineer unlimited ticket or are close to achieving it, this is looked upon favourably. 
• Any experience with setting up systems, warranty periods, refits or build experience would be beneficial but not essential. You must have prior experience on yachts to be considered. 
• The yacht will also consider an experienced 3rd engineer (4+ years as 3rd on yachts), who is looking for a step up to 2nd. 
• Accommodation provided, daily food allowance and medical insurance. 
• 38 days leave during the build, this will move to a 2/2 rotation after launch in 2025.
• €6,500 – €8,000 salary depending on experience and ticket. 
• Dual season itinerary after launch. 
• Start date is flexible, ideally late August. 

Second Engineer – 50m+ – 3:1 rotation

We're working with a 50m+ new build support yacht that will be joining a larger fleet following delivery later this year. 

• You will be joining during the final stages of the build so will gain experience in this area.
• There is a tight knit crew on board who have a fun and outgoing dynamic so they would like someone who can fit in with this, any water sport lovers will fit right in!
• You must hold a Y4, EOOW Unl or SV 2nd / EOOW ticket to be considered for this position. Yacht experience would be ideal, but they will also consider someone with a commercial background looking for their first yacht if you bring the right energy and skill set. 
• Salary is to be discussed, based on your experience, but will be competitive. 
• 3:1 rotation. 
• Start date is mid – end of August. 

Deckhand – 60m+ Support Vessel – Dual Season

• A 60m+ Support Vessel is looking for a Deckhand to join them from Mid-August onwards.
• This is an incredible opportunity for a self-motivated and career-driven Deckhand to join an exciting project due to be launched this Summer.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a year’s industry experience and their YMO in hand, along with an additional skill of some kind such as Kitesurf Instructor, Dive Instructor and / or Sailing and Surfing experience.
• Other skills which would hugely support your application include DJ and / or Videography experience.
• Personality is key on this one, you must be outgoing, have the right attitude and have a genuine interest in watersports to be considered.
• The vessel has an excellent training culture onboard, encouraging crew to thrive and develop their skills with the vessel’s heavy operations.
• There is a fantastic crew culture led by outstanding HOD’s who are passionate about creating a healthy working environment made up of like-minded individuals.
• Having your B1B2 visa would hugely support your application, however this is not essential. 
• On offer is a competitive package above industry standard along with a 3:1 rotation.

Deckhand – 90m+ Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 90m+ Dual Season M/Y is looking for an experienced Deckhand to join them by the beginning of August.
• This a great opportunity to join a vessel with a busy programme, led by experienced HOD’s who create a fantastic crew culture and training environment onboard.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience on a vessel over 50m as well as their YMO in hand. You must be competent at driving large tenders without supervision, as the vessel has a number of large tenders onboard.
• Any additional skills such as Diving, Videography or having your PWC Instructor would also hugely support your application.
• The vessel has an excellent culture onboard made up of like-minded crew who enjoy being active and socialising.
• B1B2 visa preferred.
• On offer is a salary of $3,500 USD, with 90 days leave along with a generous training budget.

Service Stew

• Our client is looking for an experienced Service STew for this 70m, single-season private vessel currently in Spain
• This is a fantastic, newly built vessel with lovely owners and a busy schedule
• They are looking for someone with a good understanding of service, who has proven experience being guest-facing and ideally a background in hospitality
• The owners are kind and personable, from Australia, who treat their crew very well!
• You will be part of an interior team of 6 who are all outgoing, friendly and bubbly – they are looking for someone drama-free to join them and fit in with them!
• The boat has an unlimited budget for crew activities so they often do crew meals out, excursions and different bonding activities
• Salary: 3200 EUR
• Leave: 60 days

Chief Mate – 50m New Build

Posted By Tom Rose

Posted Date Mon 15 Jul 2024

Closing Date Sun 11 Aug 2024

• 50m Dual season Private New Build Motor yacht are looking to recruit a Chief Mate to join them as soon as possible

• Fantastic Captain and experienced yacht owners who are keen to travel further afield after the initial shake down season

• They are looking for a solid officer who is competent in both the bridge and on deck. They run with a small team so it is essential you are willing to get stuck in and lead outside from the front!

• OOW 3000 required as minimum, ideally working towards CM3000 or holding already

• The yacht has launched and is due for delivery to the owners in October. They plan to head to MYS before being shipped to the Caribbean and potential for a trip to Galapagos later in the year

• Ideally this would suit either a Bosun holding OOW that has experience with watch keeping and experience with SOPS or a 2nd officer looking to make a step up to Chief Officer but happy with a smaller yacht

• Experience with new build set ups would be advantageous!

• On offer is a salary of 7000+ Euros DOE, 60 days leave – full package to be discussed during initial calls

Deckhand – 75m Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 75m Private/Charter Dual Season Motor Yacht is looking for a Deckhand to join them by the 31 st of July.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a career focused Deckhand to join an incredible programme, with a fantastic crew culture led by outstanding HOD’s.
• The vessel has a Med/Caribbean Itinerary with a busy Med Season ahead made up of both owner and charter trips.
• You will need to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience onboard a vessel over 50m and be keen and enthusiastic with a positive attitude. Additional skills with either Fishing, Videography, Watersports or Personal Training would be hugely appealing.
• There is an excellent crew onboard with proven longevity throughout all departments.
• On offer is a fantastic package that includes a salary of €3000+ DOE along with a 5:1 rotation.
• There is also a discretionary 13th month bonus, full medical and a very generous training allowance, along with additional charter tips.

Posted Date Sat 13 Jul 2024

Closing Date Mon 26 Aug 2024

Chief Stew required for 70+m MY 

• We are looking for an excellent Chief Stew to join this beautiful 70m new yacht 
• Candidates will have solid Chief Stew experience, good longevity and excellent refs
• Start date is early September 
• Dual season yacht with charters booked and owner trips 
• Charter experience will be a bonus and a candidate that excels in the creative side of things is a must! 
• Lovely crew and opposite Chief Stew 
• Great owners that offer excellent working packages 
• Salary 8000 EURO 
• Very good bonus scheme rewarding longevity

Yacht Accounts Manager (France)

Posted Date Thu 11 Jul 2024

• Provide financial administrative support to the Yacht Captain and Owner. 
• Interact and report to third party representative, (i.e. Captain, Owner’s Rep, Owner.
• To reflect and maintain a professional company image whether in-person, through telephone interaction or when attending industry related functions.
• General clerical, bookkeeping and accounting
• Project-based work such as refit and charter accounting.
• Initiate and supervise the setup of Bank Accounts and Credit Cards for new vessels and Captains.
• Liaise with the Yacht Technical Manager daily to review vessel and crew issues.
• Convey systems and financial procedures to new Captains.
• Prepare Quarterly Financial Reports providing commentary for Owner’s review.
• Provide Month End Audits of the vessel’s Cash and Credit Card Accounts.
• Maintain Crew Documentation, including knowledge of Yacht Ratings and US and foreign Visa issues. Management of crew-related issues
• Payroll Administration, including knowledge of tax and foreign withholding regulations.
• Calculate and pay Payroll Liabilities using EFTPS software.
• CANDIDATES MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN FRANCE – please highlight this in your application.

Posted Date Wed 10 Jul 2024

Closing Date Wed 24 Jul 2024

• Our client is looking for a Service Stew to join this amazing 90m, world-cruising, private MY in Australia. 
• This is a well-established vessel with a strong interior team, they are looking for someone who is skilled in service, with either a background in yachting or high-end hospitality but who is still looking to learn and grow. 
• Candidates must have a lot of get-up-and-go, be self-starters and be able to take initiative. This an excellent yacht to join and learn from competent and experienced HODs, but they would like to see eager and keen candidates. 
• This vessel has a varied and dynamic schedule, they are truly world-cracking and in the last year have done two Pacific crossings. Candidates must be prepared and excited for an ever-changing programme and ready to adapt to whatever is thrown at them.
• They have an excellent and generous training budget onboard, a good crew gym and lovely perks
• Start date: 10th August
• Leave: 90 days (not 3:1, flexible on itinerary)
• Salary: dependant on experience, industry standard 

Experienced Stew

• Our client is looking for an experienced stewardess to join this brilliant private, 75m, dual-season MY currently in Europe
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience on a similar-sized vessel and be confident in all areas of the interior but predominately have a passion for housekeeping
• There will be the opportunity to step up to Lead Housekeeper for 3 months of the year to over leave. Therefore, candidates must truly enjoy being in housekeeping and have the ambition to progress
• This is a fantastic vessel with good owners who use their yacht frequently, it has a busy, dual season schedule so candidates must be ready to hit the ground running and understand the demands of a busy boat!
• The crew onboard are close-knit and balanced. They enjoy beach days and hanging out together, along with being fit & active they also plan crew dock BBQ's and events. They'd love someone who can slot in easily to their 'boat family'
• Start date: 1st September 
• Salary: 3300 – 3500 euro DOE
• Leave: 90 days 

Rigmaster – Large Sailing Yacht – Dual Season

• A prestigious Sailing Yacht is looking for a Rigmaster to join them within the next month.
• This is an incredible opportunity for someone career-driven to join an incredibly high-profile Sailing Yacht with a Dual-Season cruising itinerary.
• To be considered you must have a strong sailing background with three years spent on sailing vessels and your YMO in hand as a minimum, any additional OOW modules would be hugely favourable.
• You must be a very confident sailor, both personally and professionally and be confident up the rigs and with all sailing operations.
• Along with proven experience, you’ll need to be able to show decent longevity in previous positions. Having a diverse sailing background onboard Classic and Racing Yachts would be hugely appealing.  Experience with splicing and sail repairs would also hugely support your application.
• This is a very unique position onboard a well-respected vessel and therefore only candidates that match the criteria will be contacted.
• The programme has an incredible crew culture onboard, led by excellent HODs who harbour a happy, healthy environment for all crew with a sailing boat ethos and mentality.
• On offer is a salary of €4,000+ DOE and a 3:1 rotation, along with other additional perks that will be discussed during the interview stage.

Captain – 40m+ Private/Charter – Single Season

Posted Date Tue 09 Jul 2024

Closing Date Tue 23 Jul 2024

• We are looking for an experienced captain to join this well-maintained motor yacht.
• Single season private / charter programme covering the Mediterranean.
• The yacht winters on the mainland in the western Med so could suit a captain who lives locally.
• Experienced owners who are flexible with their use of the yacht to accommodate charter bookings.
• Established crew with high standards who work well as a team.
• You must hold an MCA Master 500 license as a minimum.
• You must have very good cruising knowledge of the Mediterranean as Captain.
• A good salary is on offer with 60 days annual leave.
• Start date mid-August.
• Please only apply via the Quay Crew website.

Chief Officer – 50m – Private/Charter

Posted Date Mon 08 Jul 2024

Closing Date Sun 04 Aug 2024

• 50m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for Chief officer to join them within the next 2-3 weeks
• Open to both Male or Female candidates
• Well run yacht with an established Captain who we know well! Great team and lovely owners
• The yacht runs a mixture of private and charter usage and is shipped to the Caribbean for Winters. Med cruising this Summer with 1 charter booked and several further enquiries
• They are looking for someone who is confident with watch keeping as they move around a lot and often at night along with solid leadership experience and able to run a deck team of 2
• For manning requirements, they require a YM offshore or IYT 200, someone working towards OOW would be good
• AEC1 and AEC2 also required for manning however they could consider someone with AEC 1 who is willing to complete AEC2 before joining
• PWC instructor would be advantageous
• On offer is a salary of 6000 Euros, 42 days leave, even split of tips along with 2 return flights

2nd Stew / Relief Chief

Closing Date Sat 03 Aug 2024

2nd Stew required for 70m MY 

• We are looking for an experienced 2nd Stew to join this lovely yacht in the coming few weeks 
• Med based yacht for now, although there has been talks of heading to the Indian Ocean, you must be happy to do either! 
• You will be 2nd Stew in a team of 6, supporting the Chief Stew and also covering her when she is on leave (90 days a year)
• Great English speaking owners that are familiar with the crew. They can be particular about some elements of the interior but nothing out of the ordinary! 
• Yacht will predominantly be used by the owners with occasional guests
• We would love a candidate that is great with coffee/cocktails and maybe even wine too
• Table scaping and being creative are great skills to have too
• Salary 4500-5000 EURO 
• 90 days leave 
• Great perks such as a crew area for relaxing/working out etc 

Bosun – 60M – Private/Charter

Posted Date Sun 07 Jul 2024

Closing Date Sun 08 Sep 2024

• 60m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a Bosun to join them the last week of August/first week of September
• This is a fantastic program with a superb team and a client we have worked with since launch and have placed the majority of crew onboard – it’s a incredible team!
• They are looking for a Bosun to join them and be part of the awesome team. The current bosun is moving on after 3 years onboard!
• They are looking for someone with 2+ years experience, comfortable leading a team and a good all round skillset with both maintenance and operations
• Good prop tender driving required – they operate a 8 and 10m prop tenders
• Must have Strong guest interaction skills, be well presented, driven and a hard worker!
• Yachtmaster and PWC instructor required
• Must be a non smoker/vaper – this includes social smokers
• The yacht will be wrapping up a busy Summer of 6 weeks of charter and then heading to the Monaco yacht show, the plan is to then cross to the Caribbean and attend the Palm beach yacht show. Summer 2025 TBC
• Ideally B1/B2 in hand but they will assist an excellent candidate
• On offer is a salary of 3800-4000 Euros, 13 th month bonus, even split of tips, full medical cover & 3 return flight to match rotations

Posted Date Fri 05 Jul 2024

Closing Date Fri 19 Jul 2024

• Our client is looking for an experienced stewardess to join this exciting new build project. 
• Ideally, candidates will have at least a year to 18 months of experience in yachting and proven longevity from their last position. 
• This role will be rotating in all areas of the interior as part of  team of 4. It is important you are happy & confident in laundry, housekeeping and service.

Deckhand/OOW – 90m World Cruising yacht

Posted Date Mon 24 Jun 2024

• 90m World Cruising Private Motor yacht is looking for a Deck/OOW to join them ASAP – ideally this weekend or early next week

• MUST hold B1/B2 Visa

• Fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified OOW unlimited to break into the industry!

• They will consider someone from a commercial background who has recently qualified and looking to get their foot in the door and happy to learn the deck position whilst getting exposure to the bridge with watches as your progress and prove yourself

• This is a mostly deck based role, you need to be keen to learn, ready to get stuck in and driven to build a long-standing career in the industry but will gain extensive navigational/bridge time

• Additional skillsets or backgrounds in water sports, hospitality or having grown up around the ocean would be a good addition

• You need to be well presented, a hard worker and a team player able to gel with the current deck team

• The yacht will teach you and guide you as you progress and allow you to gain navigational experience and watches in the bridge over time

• Interesting and varied itinerary which includes Alaska and Tahiti! • On offer is a salary of 3800 USD, 60 Days leave – full package TBD during initial calls

Posted Date Mon 17 Jun 2024

Closing Date Sat 27 Jul 2024

Chief Stew required for fantastic 70+m MY 

• We are looking for a well established, bright, enthusiastic Chief Stew to join this high profile program in the next week / 10 days
• You will have good longevity on your CV as well as excellent references in place 
• As a Chief Stew, you will lead by example as well as being keen on training your team and mentoring the girls 
• We want someone passionate about being a Chief Stew and not someone that just wants rotation 
• You will be joining a well established yacht so we are looking for someone to join and slip into the yachts ways, not someone that wants to come in and change everything! 
• World cruising yacht with an exciting itinerary ahead
• Excellent package – to be discussed over the phone but full rotation and lovely bonus scheme and perks! 
• Salary 7000-7500 EUR
• B1 required 
• 2:2 rotation 

Posted Date Mon 10 Jun 2024

Chief Stew required for lovely 80m new build yacht launching Spring 2025 

• We are looking for an established Chief Stew to join this beautiful build in the final stages, before launch
• You will join the yacht as Chief Stew, in a full time role, moving to a 2:2 rotational position after launch 
• Us owners, family with 3 children – aged 7-13
• Very active family, very approachable, enjoy excursions off the yacht etc 
• The yacht will be world cruising for the first 2 years with the guests on board a lot. They will come and go, specifically when the yacht is cruising to new destinations and they will enjoy short holidays off the yacht, depending on location eg. Safari etc 
• They would like to recruit a bright, fun Chief Stew, with a good personality that has a love for yachting! You will then be involved in recruiting your new team 
• This is the owners 2nd yacht and as they have stepped up in size, they would like to step in service too. They would like a Chief Stew that can adapt to a family BBQ on the beach and then a formal dinner, tasting menu with wine pairing etc 
• We would like a candidate that has good solid yachting experience, someone that has shown longevity in their previous roles and is committed to another yacht long term 
• Full time in yard with a raised salary 
• After launch 2:2
• Salary DOE 

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Second Engineer

A 58m private motor yacht based in Australia, is looking for a Second Engineer, to start ASAP.

This is a great opportunity for an Australian citizen looking to return home and still work in the yachting industry. Candidate's must hold their AEC or have a strong background in engineerin...

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Job ID: #7210 Job Type: Full Time Start Location: Australia Start Date: Immediate Start Qualifications (Essential): STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010), ENG1 (or equivalent Seafarer's Medical Certificate) Qualifications (Preferred): AEC 2 (MEOL) Languages: English Min Yachting Experience: 1-2 Years Gender Required: Male Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

DECKHAND/GOLFER WITH A B1B2 FOR TO START WITHIN THE NEXT WEEK!

An awesome 90m motor private yacht is looking for a deckhand with a strong golfing background. A solid golfing ability is a priority, along with great interpersonal skills as this role involves a high level of guest interac...

Job ID: #7212 Job Type: Rotational Start Location: United States Start Date: Immediate Start Qualifications (Essential): STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010) Essential Visas: B1B2 Languages: English Min Yachting Experience: None Gender Required: Male Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

A 60M+ Charter MY is looking for a TEMP HEAD CHEF for an upcoming charter in the Med.

Gender: Female (due to cabin arrangements) Salary: 460 euros per day Joining and Disembarking location: Italy Start date: 20th July End date: 6th August

The ideal ca...

Job ID: #7215 Job Type: Temporary Start Location: Italy Start Date: 20 Jul 2024 Qualifications (Essential): STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010), ENG1 (or equivalent Seafarer's Medical Certificate) Essential Visas: Schengen Languages: English Min Yachting Experience: 2-3 Years Gender Required: Female Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

Head of Housekeeping

We are urgently seeking a Head housekeeper to join a 60m+ charter M/Y currently in Greece.

This fast-paced, and enjoyable dual-season vessel requires someone who is positive, energetic and ready to hit the ground running as it will be straight into a busy charter season.

Job ID: #7214 Job Type: Full Time Start Location: Greece Start Date: Immediate Start Qualifications (Essential): STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010) Qualifications (Preferred): Masseuse Languages: English Min Yachting Experience: 1-2 Years Gender Required: Female Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

Chef / Stewardess

A 58m private motor yacht based in Australia, is looking for a Crew Chef/Stewardess, to start ASAP.

This is a great opportunity for an Australian citizen looking to return home and still work in the yachting industry. The position is for a Crew Chef while in port but will undertake Ste...

Job ID: #7211 Job Type: Full Time Start Location: Australia Start Date: Immediate Start Qualifications (Essential): STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010) Languages: English Min Yachting Experience: 1-2 Years Gender Required: Female Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

Marine Engineer Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for two Marine Engineers to join a rapidly growing engineering company in the UK / London. The ideal candidate will be but not limited to: - Work on commercial and non commercial projects - Have a strong engineering background - Well organised and capable of handling complex tasks and keeping calm in stressful situations - Posses a strong leadership and customer care skills - Have an all round knowledge of the construction and maintenance that is required for vessels +30m - Know how to apply problem solving skills to address unforeseen challenges - Be expected to maintain and repair boat trailers Please note: - The candidates would have to be a UK resident - Experience in a Marine environment Start: ASAP Location: London, UK Salary: 45000 - 50000 PA Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Nurse/Housekeeper 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for Nurse/Housekeeper for a 100m+ Private Motor Yacht The ideal candidate will confident, mature and have excellent communication skills todealdirectly with the owners and their guests regarding their medical needs/requirements. They will be confident in all aspects of Housekeeping to assist the team when not carrying out nursing duties and ideally have at least 2 years' experience onboard 70m+ superyachts. Requirements:

STCW ENG1 Food and Hygiene Level 2 Nursing Qualification

Salary: DOE Start: September Leave: 2:2 Rotation

Admin Support Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Administrator Support to join an established Maritime company located in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will: -come from a maritime background with knowledge in crew certificates and compliance - be proficient in Microsoft Office(SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - have good communication skills, written and face-to-face when dealing with colleagues of different departments - be comfortable in a fast-moving work environment with tight deadlines and diverse tasks - have attention to detail and accuracy - have the initiative and knows what to prioritise Personal characteristics include: - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Personable - Positive attitude and realistic outlook - Strong work ethic, responsive and proactive Start: ASAP Location: United Kingdom (Must have the right permit to work and live in the UK) Salary: 40000 PA Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected] are looking for an Administrator Support to join an established Maritime company located in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will: -come from a maritime background with knowledge in crew certificates and compliance - be proficient in Microsoft Office(SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - have good communication skills, written and face-to-face when dealing with colleagues of different departments - be comfortable in a fast-moving work environment with tight deadlines and diverse tasks - have attention to detail and accuracy - have the initiative and knows what to prioritise Personal characteristics include: - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Personable - Positive attitude and realistic outlook - Strong work ethic, responsive and proactive Start: ASAP Setup: Hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH) Location: United Kingdom (Must have the right permit to work and live in the UK) Salary: 40000 PA Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Deckhand 60m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Deckhand with minimum 2 year's experience to join a 60m+ Private Motor Yacht. This is a permanent role starting in August. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: 90 Days Leave 3250 Per Month

Stewardess 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for Nurse/Housekeeper for a 100m+ Private Motor Yacht based in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will confident, mature and have excellent communication skills todealdirectly with the owners and their guests regarding their medical needs/requirements. They will be confident in all aspects of Housekeeping to assist the team when not carrying out nursing duties and ideally have at least 1 seasonsexperience onboardsuperyachts. Requirements:

STCW ENG1 Nursing Qualification

Salary: 3050-3200 Euros Start: ASAP Leave: 4:2Rotation

Junior Engineer Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Junior Marine Engineer to join an established hospitality company in the UK / London. The ideal candidate will be but not limited to: - Assist with all planned maintenance - Report any deficiencies in the appropriate manner and to the appropriate personnel - Ensure any vessel is properly victualled with appropriate fuel, oil and water - Assist with all stock control procedures ensuring rope, tools, maintenance and cleaning equipment are always stored correctly - Maintain appropriate paperwork with respect to engineering and Health and Safety issues - To act as crew onboard company vessels, to include assisting with preparations prior to the function and events Please note: - The candidates would have to be a UK resident based in London - Marine Engineering Qualification Start: ASAP Location: London, UK Salary: 40000 - 45000 PA Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Operations Director Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for an Operations Director to manage the day-to-day activities of a well-established Maritime company in the UK. The ideal candidate will: - have a Superyacht Officer/Captain background - have an excellent leadership skills - have a proven ability to lead a team to meet goals and quotas - be results-oriented with strong analytical skills - have an experience in setting sales goals - a good knowledge of the marine industry Start: Flexible Location: United Kingdom (Right permit to work and live is a MUST) Salary: DOE Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

We are seeking a FEMALE SOUS CHEF to join a 65M+ MY in the Mediterranean!

The vessel is Private & Charter and Dual Season with Winters historically in the Caribbean.

The contract is TEMP to start with to cover a charter from the 20th July - 6th August. Salary for Temp...

Job ID: #7216 Job Type: Temporary Start Location: Italy Start Date: 20 Jul 2024 Qualifications (Essential): ENG1 (or equivalent Seafarer's Medical Certificate), STCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010), Ships Cook Certificate Essential Visas: Schengen Languages: English Min Yachting Experience: 2 Seasons Gender Required: Female Smokers: No Cabin Type: Shared

Female Dive Instructor 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a female Deck/Dive for a 100m+ Motor Yacht. This is a temporary contract from July until September. Female due to cabin arrangements. Looking for a minimum of 6 months yacht experience. Requirements: - STCW - ENG1 - Powerboat Level 2 - Dive Instructor ticket with experience in role. Due to the time frame for the role please note only those successful will be contacted at this time.

3rd Engineer 60m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Third Engineer to join a World travelling, 70m, motor yacht. The position would suit a Third Engineer, with an EOOW, who has some experience on board a similar sized vessel and either a commercial or yachting background. It offers the opportunity to work within a wonderful team, to travel extensively and learn from an excellent Chief Engineer. Requirements: EOOW STCW ENG1 B1/B2 visa preferred due to cruising itinerary Package: 2:2 rotation 4500 Start September 2024

Deckhand 40m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand with a minimum of 1 years experience in the industry to join a 40m+ Private Motor Yacht. Successful candidates will have experience working with Jet drive tenders. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: Start ASAP 60 days leave 3000 per month

Crew Coordinator Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Crew Coordinator to join an established, industry leading Yacht Management Company based in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will: - be responsible for the overall recruitment process for all crew members working onboard - be working closely with Crewing Superintendent, Fleet Crew Manager and Onboard Management team to develop and implement effective recruitment practices, policies, and procedures to the support and develop high performing teams. Personal characteristics include: - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Personable - Positive attitude and realistic outlook - Strong work ethic, responsive and proactive Start: ASAP Location: Middle East + Relocation package on offer TBD Salary: DOE Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

Deckhand/Security 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand/Security for a 100m+ M/Y This position will suit an ex Royal Marine, Army or Paratrooper, ideally someone who is looking to take a step into the yachting industry or has a seasons experience already and ready to use the skill set and knowledge from the Military. A perm gig starting in September. Salary to be discussed at interview stage. A great vessel to learn on, an amazing team and fantastic boss. Please apply if you meet the above criteria and I shall be in touch to arrange a call.

Marine Fuel Trader Shoreside

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Marine Fuel Traderto join an established, industry leading Company with offices worldwide. The ideal candidate will: - market to new and existing customers, building strong relationships to boost sales. - develop relationships with Captains and suppliers to increase business margins. - collaborate with the global yachts team for seamless market and customer intelligence flow. - analyse market conditions, negotiate deals, and handle customer queries. - monitor market trends and cargo index movements to identify competitive advantages. - participate in marketing activities. - manage risks by vetting customers and suppliers, minimising claims, and evaluating counterparty financial strength - stay updated on yachting and oil sector developments. Personal characteristics include: - Dedication - Strong individual worker and a team player - Personable and customer focused with great attention to detail - Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus - Proficient in MS Office - Driven, ambitious and self-motivated Start: ASAP Location: Monaco Salary: 60k PA Apply now or get in touch if you think this job is for you: [email protected]

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Wilsonhalligan arelooking for a Spa Stewardess to join an 85m+ Private Motor Yacht. The ideal candidate will be confident in Facials, Nails and Massages and have at least 1 yearsyachting experience. This is an opportunity to join a lovely vessel withincredible crew longevity. The vessel has a very relaxed program and values taking care of the crew and giving them a good work - life balance. Requirements:

STCW ENG1 Food & Hygiene Level II B1/B2 Visa is preferable

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