Summary

We are seeking an active housekeeping stewardess for a private, 75m+ explorer-style yacht.

Package

•Salary DOE

•90 days annual leave – unstructured not rotational

•2 x return economy flights to place of repatriation

•Accident and medical insurance

•Annual bonus

Overview

•Able to perform under high pressure

•Enthusiastic and self-motivated

•Good leader and team player

•Able to perform under high pressure

•Experience in leading a team and stay calm under pressure

•Keen interest in sport and fitness – running and/or road cycling

•No visible tattoos

•Non-smoker

•Strong command of written and spoken English and excellent communication skills

Minimum Qualifications/Certificates

•STCW ’95 Basic Safety Training

•Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

•Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate (with not less than 3 months remaining)

•Food Safety Level 2

•Valid B1/B2 United States Visa (with not less than 6 months remaining)

•Seafarers discharge book

Expected Level of Experience

•Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality and housekeeping

•Minimum of 1 years’ experience as Head of Housekeeping on a 60m+ motor yacht

Skills and attributes necessary to perform the required duties

•Exceptional Housekeeping skills

•Experience in effectively managing and maintaining inventories

•Knowledge of housekeeping products and methods to achieve effective results

•Experience in management of a Housekeeping Department

•Excellent administration skills and budget skills

•Excellent people management skills

•Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written

•Ability to efficiently schedule work & maintenance

•Will be unaffected by change, even when it requires immediate, swift & appropriate action

•Highly proficient at Excel, Word & Outlook/Mail

•Able to keep detailed and accurate records such as guest preferences

•Must have a can-do, positive attitude

•Will be enthusiastic with a passion for high end service

•Personable

•Empathetic

•Adaptable

•Resilient

Housekeeping

•An in-depth understanding of the methodology of detailing a boat

•An accurate and organized nature

•An eye for detail and quickly-spotting when something is out of place

•A thorough understanding of laundry operations (care of materials, pressing, repairs, use of products)

•An ability and willingness to see, point out and rectify any / all indiscretions within the crew areas

Boat Admin

•Continuous stock control of inventories reordering and restocking of consumables such as guest and crew toiletries, pharmaceutical/medical products and cleaning products, crew snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, beer & wine

•Management/Inventory/Purchasing of crew uniform, guest clothing, guest and crew linen and towels

•Maintain Laundry and cleaning products inventory

•Maintain MSDS logs for all chemicals used within the interior department, ensuring to obtain MSDS for any new chemicals purchased

Crew Admin & Areas

Maintain the yachts’ daily work record

•Perform Watch Keeping duties as scheduled by the Chief Stewardess

•Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and organization of all the crew areas, stores and crew cabins by conducting weekly checks

•Weekly crew cabin inspections and defects report

•Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the Housekeeping Department personnel

•Ensure interior crew are adhering to and implementing the yacht’s safety and security procedures

•Responsible for keeping the crew cabin allocation list up to date

General Management

•Orientate Guests on their accommodation upon arrival; unpacking Owner and Guest luggage as requested, and appropriate labeling and stowage of guest luggage

•Assist with and oversee cleaning and regular service of crew areas, guest staterooms and guest areas when Guests onboard ensuring the highest standards are maintained

•Ensure all safety and security procedures are implemented to guarantee the safety and security from all the guests

•Manage housekeeping and laundry operations and set standards for guest and crew

•Submit all Housekeeping provisioning orders to suppliers and follow through as appropriate

•Identify short term and long term maintenance needs, create schedules, work directly with vendors and follows through on logistics. Coordinate and communicates with the Captain, First Officer and Chief Stewardess as appropriate

•Ensure all housekeeping appliances/equipment and cleaning products are used in a safe and correct manner

•Ensure your department is always presentable and in correct uniform (off and on charter)

•Ensure regular departmental training