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COUPLE: Captain and Chef/Mate team for Oyster 725 - Caribbean/Med

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a professional Captain and Mate/Chef/Stew team to take over this beautiful Oyster 725 this winter.

Starting October 2026, this is a dream job for the right couple team. Busy cruising with owners and guests in a dual season program with a good compensation package and generous annual leave.

This busy program requires a team with solid sailing and hospitality experience and work well within a team/family environment where respect and diplomacy are crucial attributes.

The Captain will have a minimum of 2 charter seasons of experience on sailing yachts and be totally confident running and maintaining the systems of an 70ft+ sailing yacht.

The Chef needs to have at least 2 seasons (or similar) high quality cooking experience and a presentable portfolio as these owners and guests love mealtimes on board.


TOP TIPS BEFORE APPLYING:

If you’re genuinely interested in this role, take a moment to think about how you present yourself. At this stage, we only know you from your application - so make it count!

Please read the full job description carefully and only apply if you meet the relevant experience and certification requirements.

A few things that really help your application stand out:

• Keep your CV clear, professional and ideally no more than 2 pages
• Include a short profile/objective section about yourself
• Add all relevant experience, qualifications, skills and contact details
• Include at least 3 written references where possible
• Chefs - please include a food portfolio (your own work only please) and any relevant Instagram links
• Upload all relevant and valid certificates as PDFs


Most importantly, complete your application properly through the system so we can review everything in one place.


⚠️ Please apply directly via the “I’m Interested” button only.


Requirements

Captain:
Yachtmaster Offshore minimum
AEC 1 & 2 useful or strong engineering skills

Mate/Chef:
Strong cooking skills/experience - (eg. Hi end restaurants, Yacht Chef, Ski Chalet)
Level 2 Hygiene
STCW
ENG1


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