Captain Engineer & Chef Stew Team

Category:
Deck Jobs, Galley Jobs
Positions:
Captain, Sole Engineer, Stew / Cook
Salary:
10,000
Location:
Italy
Start date:
01/03/2026
Job posted:
October 4, 2025
Position suitable for a team/couple.
This job advert has been checked and approved by Yacrew.

New Build CNB 78'
Seeking an experienced Captain/Engineer & Chef/Stew team.
Start March 2026, Italy/Croatia

These are permanent roles with a dual season itinerary aboard a predominantly private sailing yacht, with a select few commercial charters throughout the seasons.

The Team
You will be a professional team couple who can evidence years of successfully working together, navigating the myriad of challenges that only living and working aboard presents. A seasoned team with strong technical competence in your respective areas of expertise and a proven ability to cross pollinate in support of each other, as needed.
A super generous crew cabin has been designed to attract a team to commit long term to the yacht and its owners (a strong family of sailors / not live aboard).

Applications
Crew couple/teams only need apply. Single applicants will not be considered.

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on yachts matching the following requirements:

  • Yacht sizes:  < 24m or 30-39m
  • Yacht types:  sailing or racing
  • Experience length:  min 2 years

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

All applicants must hold a valid ENG1 certificate to be able to apply for this position.

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.