Open Captain Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 6, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0928.

Position Captain

Start Date ASAP (no later than 19th May)

Location Alcudia, Mallorca (future base TBD)

Salary $6,000–$7,000 USD/month (DOE)

Leave Permanent Contract

Contract Full-Time

Vessel Details 26m Classic Cammenga Pacific Motor Yacht

Private use only

Crew of 3–4 (Captain, Engineer + seasonal Chef and Stew or Chef/Stew)

Responsibilities

  • Full command and management of a classic 26m yacht
  • Coordination with engineer and seasonal crew
  • Flexibility regarding vessel’s winter location and itinerary

Requirements

  • Male (due to cabin arrangements)
  • Strong command of English and conversational Spanish (engineer is Spanish-speaking, owner is English-speaking)
  • Available for full handover starting no later than 19th May
  • Proven experience in command of similar-sized yachts

Apply

Send your CV to: candidates.ylf@gmail.com

Open Deckhand/Stewardess Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 6, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0927.

Position Deck/Stew

Start Date End of May

Location Italy (no fixed home port)

Salary DOE (within industry standards)

Leave Standard for seasonal MLC contract

Contract Seasonal

Vessel Details 28m Private Motor Yacht

New build launching in Ancona

Spacious for her size, summer cruising in the Mediterranean

Responsibilities

  • Assist on deck: washdowns, setups, launching tenders and toys
  • Water sports assistance
  • Interior support: housekeeping, laundry, and cabins
  • Flexible attitude and team spirit essential

Requirements

  • Male or female candidates welcome
  • Previous yacht experience preferred
  • Energetic, hands-on, and happy to work across departments
  • All standard certificates up to date (STCW, ENG1, etc.)

Apply

Send CV and references to: kcdeckstewrecruitment@gmail.com

Open Chef Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 6, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0926.

Position Chef

Start Date End of May (launch in Ancona)

Location Italy (no fixed home port)

Salary DOE (within industry standards)

Leave Standard for seasonal MLC contract

Contract Seasonal

Vessel Details 28m Private Motor Yacht

New build with spacious interior for her size

Mediterranean cruising for summer

Responsibilities

  • Prepare healthy, clean, fresh meals for owners and crew
  • Occasional elevated presentation and special dishes
  • Provisioning locally at markets and suppliers (not bulk frozen)
  • Adaptable cooking with focus on quality ingredients and seasonal produce

Requirements

  • Male or female candidates welcome
  • Culinary experience on yachts or relevant hospitality background
  • Able to work independently and provision effectively
  • No specific dietary requirement handling needed

Apply

Send CV and references to: kcchefrecruitment@gmail.com

Open Deckhand Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 6, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0925.

Position Deckhand

Start Date ASAP

Location Italy

Salary DOE

Leave End of September

Contract Seasonal

Vessel Details

24m Charter Motor Yacht

Private ownership, charter use, based in Italy

Responsibilities

Deck maintenance, washdowns, line handling, tender ops

Assist with light interior tasks when required

Support team with day-to-day vessel readiness

Requirements

At least one season of yachting experience

Skilled in deck operations

EU passport or valid Schengen visa preferred

Apply

Apply Email agavepersonel@gmail.com

Open Chef Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 6, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0924.

Position Chef

Start Date ASAP

Location Italy

Salary DOE

Leave End of September

Contract Seasonal

Vessel Details

24m Charter Motor Yacht

Busy summer schedule, based in Italy

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh, Mediterranean-style meals for guests and crew

Provisioning, galley management

Maintain hygiene and food safety standards

Requirements

Experience in yachting or high-end hospitality

Able to manage the galley independently

EU passport or valid Schengen visa preferred

Apply

Apply Email agavepersonel@gmail.com

Open Sole Stewardess Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 6, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0923.

Position Solo Stewardess

Start Date ASAP

Location Italy

Salary DOE

Leave End of September

Contract Seasonal

Vessel Details

24m Charter Motor Yacht

Based in Italy with a busy summer program

Responsibilities

All interior duties including housekeeping, laundry, guest service

Manage the interior independently

Assist with light provisioning

Requirements

Minimum 1 full season of yachting experience

Organized, self-sufficient, guest-oriented

EU passport or valid Schengen visa preferred

Apply

Apply Email agavepersonel@gmail.com

Open Cook/Stewardess Position

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 5, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0904.

Position Cook/Stewardess

Start Date May 2025

Location Palma, Mallorca

Salary Industry standard

Leave Not mentioned

Contract Seasonal

Vessel Details 82ft private sailing yacht with 3 crew. Based in Palma and ready to depart within weeks. Summer itinerary includes Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro. Return to Palma expected by end of October (TBC).

Responsibilities

Preparing fresh, well-balanced meals for owners and crew (3 crew, up to 6 guests).

Maintaining interior standards and assisting with guest service and housekeeping.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as cook or chef aboard a sailing yacht preferred
  • Fluent English
  • Valid STCW
  • Valid ENG1
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor

Join a small, friendly team on a private summer cruising program.

Apply

Send your CV and written references to jobsailingyacht@gmail.com

Please include your current location, earliest start date, and salary expectations.

OPEN CHEF POSITION

Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on May 1, 2025

THEFLYINGFISH #25/0857.

Position Chef

Start Date 1 June 2025

Location Mediterranean

Salary DOE (Good salary based on experience)

Leave Not specified

Contract Full Time Seasonal

Vessel Details

Lagoon 77 Catamaran

Charter vessel with approx. 3 weeks of boss trips

Spanish-speaking, young and sportive crew

Shared cabin with stewardess during trips

Responsibilities

Cook for owner (who operates Italian restaurants) and guests

Prepare Mediterranean/Italian cuisine

Collaborate closely with crew and adapt to a dynamic, high-energy environment

Requirements

Female candidates only (due to cabin arrangements)

Previous yachting chef experience essential

Strong Italian culinary background

Spanish language skills are a big plus

Only experienced candidates should apply

Apply cattuajobs@gmail.com

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Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 28, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0774.

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Gregory C. Y. Piatkowski on April 28, 2025

Theflyingfish #25/0773.

The New Website Is Now Live – Don’t Miss the Boat. You will receive the Subscription link at Midnight. This Announcent only serves as Information!

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