Head of Housekeeping 100m+

Category:
Interior Jobs
Position:
Head Housekeeper
Job posted:
March 16, 2026

120m+ private motor yacht seeking a Head of Housekeeping to join ASAP. This role is ideal for a confident and experienced HOH who is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment and bringing strong organisation, structure, and leadership to the housekeeping department.

The role:

  • Lead and manage the housekeeping department onboard
  • Maintain high standards across all guest and crew interior spaces
  • Oversee housekeeping systems, organisation, and daily operations
  • Strong administrative involvement
  • Work closely with the wider interior team and occasionally support the mothership operations when required
  • Start date: ASAP

What we’re looking for:

  • Minimum 5 years’ yachting experience with previous Head of Housekeeping experience
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Confident stepping into a challenging environment and implementing structure
  • Experience managing housekeeping administration and systems
  • Professional, resilient, and solution-focused mindset
  • Comfortable working within a young and dynamic interior team
  • Schengen visa preferred

What’s on offer:

  • Salary DOE
  • 2:2 rotation
  • Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role on a large private yacht programme
  • Work alongside a large interior team with varied operations between the support vessel and mothership

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.

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.