Yacht Crew Recruiter

Reference:
713993
Category:
Other Jobs
Position:
Admin / HR
Salary:
Dependant on Experience
Job posted:
June 25, 2025

Are you experienced in luxury recruitment or the yachting sector and ready for your next challenge? We’re working with a leading yacht management company, to find a talented Yacht Crew Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team. This is a hybrid role based in the South of France, offering a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for high-calibre yacht crew across all departments—interior, deck, engineering, and galley. Working closely with both European and US-based stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in matching skilled professionals with elite vessels around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for yacht crew placements
  • Identify, assess, and interview candidates in accordance with MLC guidelines
  • Build strong relationships with captains, yacht managers, and owners to understand their crew requirements
  • Collaborate with international offices to ensure a seamless global service
  • Provide ongoing support post-placement to ensure successful integration
What We’re Looking For:
  • 1–2 years’ experience in yacht crew recruitment, luxury staffing, or yachting operations
  • In-depth knowledge of yacht roles, certifications, and maritime compliance
  • Legally eligible to work in France or Monaco and based in the region
  • Fluent English speaker; additional languages such as French, Italian, or Spanish are advantageous
  • Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
  • Comfortable working 12 PM–8 PM CET to align with US operations
Basic salary depending on experience, and generous commission package.

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:

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.