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Captain & Chef/Mate - Non US Yacht Charter Team

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Fixed term
English

Other Skills

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    Record Keeping
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    Willingness To Learn
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    Professionalism
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    Personal Integrity

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Able to work a 10-month season (Oct 15 – Aug 15) in St. Thomas, USVI and the BVI, living aboard.
  • Captain: Active USCG 50T/100T with sailing endorsement or RYA License with commercial endorsement.
  • Chef: Culinary/cooking experience.
  • STCW certifications and a fun, professional attitude aligned with the company core values (Honor, Integrity, Seek Knowledge, Have Fun).

Requirements:

  • Lead and manage all yacht operations on term charters including navigation, docking/anchoring, safety, and guest services to ensure a memorable vacation experience.
  • Provide culinary services as Chef, including meal planning, preparation, and onboard hospitality for guests.
  • Ensure vessel compliance with USCG/RYA/STCW requirements and maintain safety equipment and records.
  • Collaborate with Paradise Yacht Management and maintain a positive, professional team culture consistent with company core values while living aboard during the 10-month season.

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are Paradise Yacht Management (PYM), the largest exclusively crewed term charter yacht management company in the Caribbean strategically based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, we have over charter yachts available for a qualified team (Captain and Chef) to crew for the current and upcoming season.

This is a great opportunity for an established Captain and Crew to join PYM in the Virgin Islands term charter industry.  This position to show guests a vacation of a lifetime while living aboard a luxurious yacht, and experience unparalleled family-style company culture.

If you have the requirements, please click "I'm Interested" at the top of this page:   PYM_Careers   to submit your resumé/CV

Paradise Yacht Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation:

Salary:   Dependent on experience + Tips

Supplemental Pay:   Seasonal Bonus Pay, Charter Gratuity/Tips (15-20% of charter rate is standard)

Expected start date:   TBD

Requirements

  • Able to work 10 Months (Oct 15th. - August 15th is the season) in St. Thomas, USVI & the BVI.
  • Captain - Active USCG 50T/100T w/ sailing endorsement or RYA License w/commercial endorsement
  • Chef - Culinary / Cooking experience
  • STCW Certifications
  • Fun, professional attitude & live our company core values (Honor, Integrity, Seek Knowledge, & Have Fun)
Preferences:
  • Familiar with the "Term Yacht Charter Industry"
  • Yachting, cruising and/or sailing experience (for Chef)
  • Service / hospitality experience
  • Mate duties assisting in anchoring docking and other related yacht experience (for Chef)
  • Administrative record keeping and social media experience
Contract length:   10 months (Annual with 10 months-On and 2 months-Off)

Job Types:   Full-time, Contract

Benefits

Other Benefits and Cost Savings:
  • Live aboard (no rent or utilities cost)
  • Food and Beverage cost savings while on charter.
  • Adopt the island cruiser lifestyle and explore the local areas when not on charte


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