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TYS Recruitment

Connecting World-Class Superyachts with Hardworking Crew

A bespoke approach to yacht crew recruitment and training, find superyacht crew, find superyacht jobs, a bespoke approach to yacht crew recruitment.

At TYS Recruitment, we’re more than just a recruitment agency; we’re your crewing partners who’ve been in your shoes. Our team consists of ex-yacht crew members, which means we intimately understand life onboard and the unique challenges that come with it. We genuinely care about crew and are committed to finding the perfect fit for both candidates and yachts. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every placement aligns seamlessly with your skills, personality, and career aspirations. With TYS Recruitment, you’re not just finding a job but embarking on a rewarding journey tailored to your needs.

We place crew in all departments, so if you’re ready to thrive in your superyacht career, TYS Recruitment will guide you every step of the way. To begin your journey with us, complete our online registration form and upload your CV. Once you’ve registered, you gain access to our exclusive job board, where you can explore the latest vacancies that match your skills and aspirations. Your superyacht adventure begins with a single click. Join us today, and let’s make your dreams a reality!

Why Choose TYS Recruitment?

Testimonials, what our crew say, edward, bosun.

I had the pleasure of working with Taryn recently, and I must say, her professionalism and expertise surpassed all expectations. From the moment we connected, it was evident that Taryn was dedicated in making sure the boat was the right fit for me. Taryn demonstrated exceptional communication skills throughout the entire hiring process. Tayrn promptly kept me informed with the boat movements and made the whole process very easy.

Claudia, Stewardess

I got in contact with Eloise at TYS Recruitment regarding a temp job. The communication with Eloise was outstanding. She quickly picked up my contact and she gave me a good overview of what the job implied. She made sure that both parties were happy with each other. I would highly recommend her as she has a very friendly and positive approach. She doesn’t hold you on the line and she cuts to the chase, which is very appreciated in this industry.

Victoria, Sole Stew

Taryn has been exceptional in every step of the process from the initial reach out to the phone interview and to my placement in my current position. She was extremely informative about the position and the boat and continued to check in with me throughout the final interview and even as I am still on board. She really did find the perfect “home” for me with the boat, crew, Captian and owners. You have an amazing lady working for you and I can’t thank her enough for making this such an awesome experience!

Lauryn, Deck/Stew

Out of my three years in yachting, this is the first time I’ve gotten a position through working with an agent. After seeing a position I was interested in, messages, calls, responses and communication were also timely and fluid. It was a quick process that landed me a job in my favorite crew and program yet! Thanks to Taryn, I’m working in a great program with the best crew & camaraderie I’ve experienced to this date

What Our Clients Say

Thomas, captain.

Taryn at TYS did a great job with communicating the Captain and Stewardess Job available while providing a smooth transition onboard. The   resources of stewardess online training (through the sister company, The Yacht Stew Academy), progressed a green stewardess into a sole stewardess on a 112’ very quickly. Highly recommend TYS. 

Arina, Chief Stewardess

The Yacht Stew Recruitment is the best recruitment agency I have worked with, I can highly recommend them. I recently needed to recruit a stewardess for a third interior in my team and was looking for a very specific person to fit our boat. Gemma and her team made this process so easy and left no stone unturned. They immediately knew what I was looking for and they really narrowed it down to great quality candidates. They checked in with me continuously following up on the stewardess they have placed for us.

Toni, Chief Stewardess

My experience with TYS Recruitment has been absolutely amazing. The amount of CV’s that came through, the way everything was laid out was highly efficient. Eloise constantly stayed on top of everything and even helped the green stews to understand their joining contract and SEA. Just amazing! TYS Recruitment most definitely stands out as my preferred agent.

Kate, Chief Stewardess

I asked TYS Recruitment to assist me in the hiring of a new stew. The team didn’t waste anytime diving in and asking me what kind of Stew I’m looking for and about the program of the vessel. The detail and time spent ensuring the candidates put forward were a complete match was evident. I gained a wonderful new Stew who fitted in very well. They were professional at all times and ensured I was comfortable and happy throughout the whole process. I will not hesitate to use The Yacht Stew again in the future!

Land your dream job on a superyacht.

Ready to take your career to the next level? TYS Recruitment connects hard-working superyacht crew with world-class yachts and shore-based positions. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we can help you find your dream job in the superyacht industry. Don’t settle for anything less than extraordinary – join us today and embark on an exciting new adventure.

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Your yachting career begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d'Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with.

We build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed  Schulte Group , a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.

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Customized Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency with a team of expert recruiters who hand pick the best suited candidates for each yacht.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and Trust are the core values that guide us in our relationships with each other, our candidates and our clients.

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We are MLC 2006 compliant and to illustrate best practice, YPI CREW is independently audited by Lloyds Register.

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are our strength; they are the absolute experts in their field. Each recruiter is a specialist in their particular department and has years of experience through which they have built strong networks making them the preeminent authority in the business.

ASSISTING YACHT CREW IN FINDING THEIR IDEAL JOB

We champion our candidates and guide them throughout their yachting career.

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We select and present the best candidates to join your team.

The recruiters at YPI CREW know their industry inside out and will always look for the best solution, they offer unbiased council and advice in the successful placement of crew; you can relax in the knowledge that only qualified vetted candidates will be put forward. YPI CREW have also played a major part in my own career and professional choices over the last 14 years and it has always been complete pleasure to work with Laurence and her team.

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Marine Service Lead

We are an established yacht brokerage located on Granville Island, the heart of British Columbia’s marine community. We are looking for motivated and professional commission yacht sales representatives who are experienced boaters and can confidently represent the boating lifestyle and quality sail and power boat brands.

Your role as a Yacht Broker

• Initiate and close sales;
• Share your experience with existing customers and prospect for new customers who want to sell or buy a boat;
• Generate, sustain and develop long-term relationships;
• Develop customized strategic marketing plans that build your profile and enable sales success;
• Execute on sale & listing requirements: facilitate contract requirements, conduct sea trials and complete commissioning.
• Uphold the standards and ethics of Specialty Yachts and that of a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)
• Must be a boater who can confidently handle both sailboats and powerboats.
• 3+ years in marine industry/consumer luxury product sales.
• Comfortable handling individual sales in the $150,000 – $2,000,000 range.
• A resourceful self-starter.
• Bachelor’s Degree/Business/Marketing/Sales certificate preferred.  

Compensation & Benefits

• Earnings are determined by you, dependent on experience, focus and commitment to growing portfolio.
• Extended benefits plan.
• Financial support for professional development plan.
• Flexible work environment;

Please forward cover letter with your resume to [email protected] . We thank all applicants in advance. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Marine Service Lead – Granville Island

An ideal opportunity for a Marine Service Lead in the heart of BC marine community. Repairs, commissioning, maintenance, upgrades and installations on new and pre-owned yachts at busy Granville Island dealership and brokerage. A customer advocate, the marine service lead must have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and experience with:

• general repairs
• marine electrical systems and navigation equipment
• marine plumbing systems
• cutting, waxing and bottom painting
• basic wood and gel coating
• power and sailboat operations

Must have an understanding of: 

• mechanical systems and electronics
• vessel systems and operations

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package. Please forward cover letter with your resume to [email protected] . Please be sure to answer the following questions:

• How many years of Marine Service experience do you have?
• Do you have the following license or certification: MST or ABYC equivalent?

We thank all applicants in advance. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are always keen to hear from those interested in sales, service or administrative careers in the marine industry. Please forward your resume and cover letter to  [email protected] .

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We at JMS Careers are combining personal interaction with professional techniques to create individually tailored crew recruitment solutions for Superyachts and their crew. This combines full reference checking, certificate qualification as well as offering Professional Profiling to better engage and develop the future talent you need with the current talent you have.

We are trusted partners with the crew and teams we work with and every candidate who is put forward by us is thoroughly screened and interviewed to ensure they are a perfect fit for the role, has a very clear understanding of their position and what it will entail.

If you’re looking to progress your career or looking to build a better team on board contact JMS Careers

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As TWW continues to grow and succeed, we are searching for talented, dedicated and striving team players to contribute to our heritage and traditions, to enhance our strong reputation as well as market position within the yachting industry.

If there are no jobs listed below that fits your profile yet you believe you add value to our team please send your CV at: [email protected]

If you are looking for a crew position please refer to that section of our website. 

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If you’re ready to embark on an exciting career journey with the TWW Yacht Management team, we invite you to get in touch with Glen, our Personnel Operations Manager. Be sure to include your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you’re passionate about joining our team.

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With Bluewater's expertise in crew training and yacht crew recruitment, finding your ideal yacht crew vacancy is simple. We offer yacht management services to a variety of exclusive superyachts. Our team excels in sourcing top-notch yacht crew positions, spanning from 25-meter private yachts in the Bahamas to 50-metre charter yachts in the Mediterranean to luxurious 100+ metre superyachts navigating the globe extensively.

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57 JOBS FOUND

• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1, Food Hygiene Level 2
• Experience: 1 Year +
• Salary: 4000 to 4500EUR (DOE)
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• Experience: 2 Years +
• Salary: 4000EUR
• Permanent (No rotation)
• Qualifications: Y1 or Unlimited
• Experience: Commercial and 1 Season + of Yachting Ideally
• Salary: 8500EUR
• Salary: DOE
• Permanent 30 days
• Qualifications: YM, OOW pref
• Experience: Similar experience
• Salary: 4000 EUR
• Temporary (6 Months)
• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1, Food Hygiene Level 2, Driver’s License
• Salary: 5000EUR
• 10 days, until 19/09 or 20/09/2024
• Qualifications: STCW, ENG1
• Experience: 1- 2 years
• Salary: 3000 EUR
• Qualifications: Y3
• Experience: Yard experience a plus
• Salary: Up to €7500 DOE
• Qualifications: OOW 3000
• Experience: Previous Yard experience and ISM
• Salary: Up to €5500 DOE