Deckhand/Engineer & Cook/Stewardess Couple – Private/Charter 30m S/Y

Category:
Deck Jobs
Positions:
Deckhand, Sole Engineer, Stew / Cook
Location:
Italy
Job posted:
May 5, 2026
Position suitable for a team/couple.

About This role

Deckhand/Engineer & Cook/Stewardess Couple – Private/Charter 30m S/Y

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and hands-on couple to join a 30m private and charter sailing yacht based in Italy. The yacht is looking for a strong team who are confident working together in a small crew environment, with a positive attitude and willingness to assist across departments when needed.

The ideal couple will have previous yacht experience, good sailing knowledge, and be comfortable with both guest-facing duties and the practical day-to-day running of the vessel.

Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Italy / Mediterranean
Package: Salary paid in Euros, leave package TBC

Experience/Skills required:

Deckhand/Engineer
• Minimum 1 season’s experience in a similar Deckhand/Engineer role
• Good deck skills and confident tender driving
• Strong basic engineering knowledge and hands-on maintenance ability
• Sailing yacht experience preferred
• Positive, practical, and proactive attitude

Cook/Stewardess
• Minimum 1 season’s experience as Cook/Stewardess on yachts
• Confident preparing fresh, healthy crew and guest meals
• Comfortable with interior duties, housekeeping, laundry, and service
• Good provisioning and galley organisation skills
• Warm, professional, and flexible approach with guests and crew

Qualifications required:
STCW fully updated
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
• Food hygiene certification valid, for Cook/Stewardess
• AEC 1/2 Deckhand/Engineer
• Seaman’s Discharge Book preferred

Only candidates who meet the client’s requirements will be progressed.

Work Experience Requirements:

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

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

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.