The Yacht Stew Ltd is a yachting business serving superyachts and yachting companies worldwide. Our recruitment function, TYS Recruitment, supports clients and candidates across the industry, and we are looking for an experienced consultant to represent the brand and keep that service running smoothly during a period of maternity leave.

About the Role

You will own the recruitment desk and cover the full lifecycle, from taking vacancies and sourcing candidates to managing client relationships and supporting placements. You will also have scope to develop new business, build relationships across the yachting industry and help grow the recruitment function. You will work alongside an administrative assistant, and the role can be shaped around your experience and availability.

Hours: Part-time or full-time, flexible depending on the right candidate

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover

Salary: Dependent on experience, plus commission on successful placement

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Managing live vacancies from initial client brief through to placement

• Conducting candidate screening and qualification calls

• Sourcing suitable candidates through databases, job boards, LinkedIn and industry networks

• Discussing suitable opportunities and career progression with candidates

• Preparing candidate profiles and introductions for clients

• Presenting suitable CVs and candidate information

• Maintaining regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Developing and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline

• Proactively identifying and engaging high-quality candidates within the industry

Client Management

• Taking vacancy briefs and establishing client requirements

• Managing client expectations and working as a trusted consultant on the recruitment process

• Managing client communication throughout the recruitment process

• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients

• Reconnecting with previous clients and contacts

• Building relationships with senior industry professionals and decision-makers

• Providing a responsive and professional recruitment service

• Identifying future recruitment requirements and opportunities within existing relationships

Business Development

Business development will form part of the role, although the approach will be relationship-led rather than focused solely on high-volume cold outreach.

This may include:

• Identifying and approaching prospective clients

• Developing relationships with new and existing industry contacts

• Re-engaging previous clients and warm leads

• Identifying recruitment opportunities through existing conversations and networks

• Using LinkedIn and other channels to build visibility and relationships

• Exploring new opportunities, partnerships and potential areas of growth for the recruitment function

There is flexibility within this element of the role, and we would welcome someone who can bring their own ideas, network and approach to developing business. 

Ongoing Recruitment Activity

The role may also include:

• Managing recruitment communications and inboxes

• Maintaining accurate candidate and client records

• Supporting recruitment marketing and database communications

• Promoting recruitment opportunities through LinkedIn and relevant industry platforms

• Working collaboratively with the wider team to identify candidates, clients and opportunities

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Ideally has a minimum of 3 years' experience working within the Yachting industry.

• Has previous recruitment experience, ideally managing vacancies from brief through to placement

• Is confident communicating with both candidates and clients

• Has strong relationship-building skills

• Is comfortable sourcing and approaching candidates proactively

• Has a commercial mindset and can recognise potential business opportunities

• Is comfortable carrying out business development activity

• Is organised and able to manage multiple live roles and priorities

• Can work independently and take ownership of their workload

• Works collaboratively as part of a wider team

• Communicates professionally and confidently

• Is proactive and able to identify opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise

• Must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Fixed-term maternity-cover position

• Part-time or full-time hours available

• Flexibility around working hours for the right candidate

• Salary dependent on experience

• Opportunity to earn commission on successful placements

• Remote and flexible working

• A varied role with autonomy over recruitment activity

• Scope to contribute ideas and support the continued development of the recruitment function

The Role in Summary

The priority of this position is to ensure that clients and candidates continue to receive a responsive, high-quality recruitment service throughout the maternity-cover period.

However, we are also looking for someone who can see opportunities beyond the vacancies already on the desk, whether that means developing a client relationship, reconnecting with a previous contact, bringing in new business or suggesting new ways for the recruitment function to grow.

It would suit someone who enjoys the relationship-building side of recruitment as much as making placements and who is comfortable working both independently and within a small, collaborative team.

For the right candidate, there is flexibility around the hours and scope of the position, and we are open to discussing either a part-time or full-time arrangement.

You will work alongside the Head Chef to cater to both high-end charter guests and crew. During the Head Chef’s leave, you will take full ownership of the galley, including menu planning, budgeting, provisioning, and meal execution for guests and crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, healthy, and fitness-focused meals for up to 14 crew.

• Step up to manage guest service, menu planning, and provisioning during the Head Chef's leave.

• Deliver high-standard Mediterranean-style cuisine, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients, quality proteins, creative salads, and elegant presentation.

• Catering seamlessly to diverse dietary requirements (e.g., Vegan, Gluten-Free).

• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in the galley.

Candidate Requirements

• Gender: Male only (due to cabin arrangements).

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience on 50m+ yachts; charter background preferred.

• Qualifications: Ships Cook Certificate, Valid STCW, ENG1, Food & Hygiene Level 2 or 3.

• Visas: B1/B2 Visa essential; Schengen preferred.

• Attributes: Strong leadership and communication skills, adaptability during high-paced charter turnarounds, and a commitment to a long-term position.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: €5,000 / month

• Leave: 60 Days paid leave per year 

• Bonus: 13th-month bonus

• Training Allowance:  annual training budget after 6 months + 10 days of training leave

• Insurance: Full Medical Insurance provided

• Proven experience as a 2nd Stewardess on similar-sized vessels or larger. 
• Strong service background, including advanced cocktail creation and table presentation.
• Adaptable, proactive, and capable of supporting the interior leadership seamlessly.
• Must possess an up-to-date ENG1 medical certificate and STCW certifications.

• Salary: USD / month (DOE)
• Rotation: 3:1 rotation

• Strong experience as a 3rd Stewardess from a larger yacht program. 
• Exceptional skills in laundry, garment care, and detailed housekeeping.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing daily interior operations independently.
• Must possess an up-to-date ENG1 medical certificate and STCW certifications.

• Salary:  USD / month (DOE)
• Rotation: 3:1 rotation

Because the crew is moving off the boat to yard accommodation, the role involves cooking off-site at the yard accommodation and bringing lunch to the vessel.

Role Details

• Position: Temp Crew Chef (Male or Female)

• Duration: 3 weeks (Starting 21st October)

• Vessel: 50m Motor Yacht

• Location: Antibes / Yard Accommodation

• Crew Count: 9 crew total

The Brief

• Prepare clean, healthy, and high-quality meals for 9 crew members.

• Cook primarily at the yard accommodation facilities and deliver/serve lunch to the crew on the vessel.

• Maintain clean standards, manage daily menu planning, and handle local provisioning efficiently.

Requirements

• Open to Male or Female candidates (yard accommodation provided).

• Solid experience cooking healthy, balanced crew meals.

• Organized and adaptable to cooking off-site and transporting meals smoothly to the yacht.

• Valid STCW, ENG1, and Food Hygiene Level 2.