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Head of Service — M/Y (Private, explorer)

Employer verified · Aug 28, 2026 — Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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Head of Service · Motor yacht · Americas, Fort Lauderdale

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Overview

Position
Head of Service
Vessel type
Motor yacht
Charter / private
Private
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Superyacht
Contract
Permanent
Starts
Experience required
6 years
Salary
6,000–7,500 USD per month
Posted
Job reference
C7D2

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Summary

We are looking for a head of service to set and run the silver-service standard across dining, bar and formal guest service on a private explorer motor yacht based in Fort Lauderdale. Owner and guest visits are infrequent but extended, sometimes several weeks at a time, so consistency and attention to detail matter more than volume.

You will train and lead a service team of four, manage wine and beverage inventory, and coordinate directly with the galley on plated service timing. We are looking for someone with at least six years of formal service experience on yachts over 60 m, comfortable running a small but exacting team on long ocean passages as well as at anchor.

Responsibilities

  • Setting and maintaining the silver-service standard
  • Training and scheduling a four-person service team
  • Wine and beverage inventory management
  • Coordination with the galley on service timing
  • Recording and applying guest and owner preferences

Benefits

  • Year-round permanent contract
  • Flight ticket and transfer
  • Full health insurance
  • Training and wine certification budget

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ENG1 Seafarer MedicalENG1
  • Food Hygiene Level 2FOOD_HYGIENE_L2

Preferred certificates

  • Proficiency in Designated Security DutiesPDSD

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · C1

Visa requirement

  • US B1/B2

Location

Region
Americas
City
Fort Lauderdale
Country
United States

Employer

Employer verified · Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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Salary range6,000–7,500 USD per month

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