Interior department

Main duties:

• Cleaning and maintaining all interior areas of the yacht
• Laundry, ironing, and cabin preparation
• Drink preparation, bar service, and assisting with meal service
• Setting up and executing themed parties
• Flower arrangements and table decorations
• Guest interaction and ensuring luxury hospitality standards

Skills required:

• Strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions
• Excellent attention to detail and cleaning skills
• Friendly and professional demeanour for guest interactions
• Barista, mixology, and wine knowledge is a plus

Recommended certificates

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Main duties:

Setting up and serving meals, housekeeping, laundry, inventory management, provisioning, and guest interaction. The 2nd Stew often supervises junior stews, ensuring high service standards and smooth daily operations. On some yachts, they may also assist with administration, event planning, or special requests. Their role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to guest preferences, making them an essential part of the yacht's hospitality experience

Skills required:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good wine, cigar, and cocktail knowledge
• Excellent communication and guest interaction skills
• Train junior stews

Recommended certificates

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Main duties:

• Managing housekeeping staff and setting cleaning schedules
• Maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and ordering stock
• Overseeing care of artwork, silks, crystal, linens, woodwork, and marble
• Guest wardrobe management and packing or unpacking
• Supervising laundry, ironing, and linen care
• Ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards

Skills required:

• Extensive cleaning and housekeeping knowledge
• Ability to manage and train interior crew
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Attention to detail, especially in caring for luxury items

Recommended certificates

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Main duties:

• Overseeing all meal services and guest dining experiences
• Managing and training stewards/esses in fine dining service
• Styles Providing cocktail and drink service to guests
• Setting up and managing table decorations and themed events
• Planning and executing guest activities and special occasions

Skills required:

• Expert knowledge of wine, cocktails, cigars, and fine dining etiquette
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Creativity in table decorating and floral arrangements
• Ability to anticipate and fulfil guest needs

Recommended certificates

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Main duties:

• Managing the entire Interior Department team
• Hiring, training, and supervising stewards/esses, housekeeping,
  and service staff
• Budget management and accounting for interior operations
• Overseeing provisioning, inventory, and uniform purchases
• Coordinating with the Head Chef for flawless meal service
• Ensuring guest satisfaction through exceptional service and hospitality
• Organising themed parties and special guest activities
• Caring for valuable yacht interior furnishings and artwork

Skills required:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Extensive wine, cigar, and cocktail knowledge
• Excellent communication and guest interaction skills
• Ability to handle budgeting and accounting for the department
• Passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences

Recommended certificates

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Main duties:

• Managing the yacht’s financial accounts, budgets, and expense reports
• Overseeing crew administration, payroll, and contracts
• Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration, and port
  clearance regulations
• Handling crew and guest travel arrangements
• Assisting Heads of Departments with purchasing and provisioning
• Advanced planning for owner and guest trips
• Coordinating destination checks, security, event bookings, and guest activities

Skills required:

• Advanced financial and administration management skills
• Strong organisational and computer skills
• Superior communication and diplomacy skills
• Knowledge of maritime law and charter regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

Recommended certificates

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• Purser training