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Crew Manager | Superyacht Recruitment & Crew Welfare
Antibes, France · 17 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An experienced Crew Manager with seventeen years in yachting, rising from stewardess to Chief Stewardess before moving shore-side to manage crew for a fleet of private and charter superyachts. Strong in recruitment, MLC-compliant contracts, rotations, visas, travel and crew welfare, with a firm grasp of what life onboard demands. Antibes-based, she is organised, discreet and fair, and known for building stable, long-serving teams.
Experience areas
Shore-side crew management7yCurrentMediterranean15yCurrentCaribbean5y
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyCrew Manager, Superyacht Management Company
2019 – 2026- Manage crew for a fleet of 12 yachts of 45–90m, covering about 150 crew members
- Reduced annual crew turnover from roughly 38% to 24% through improved onboarding and stay interviews
- Placed over 60 crew per year with an average time-to-hire of 12 days
Chief Stewardess, 65m Motor Yacht (Private/Charter)
2013 – 2019- Led an interior team of 7 through 6 Med and Caribbean seasons with consistently strong charter feedback
- Managed a provisioning and interior budget of about €400k per year, finishing under budget each season
Stewardess / Second Stewardess, 40–55m Motor Yachts
2008 – 2013- Delivered high-end guest service on 12+ charter weeks per season
- Trained 5 junior crew in silver service, wine service and housekeeping standards
Skills
Crew recruitment and shortlistingMLC-compliant contracts and SEAsRotation and leave planningVisa, travel and flight coordinationCrew payroll and records administrationCrew welfare and conflict resolutionOnboarding and inductionCrew retention and appraisal systems
Certifications
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- MLC 2006 Awareness Training
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
- Mental Health First Aid
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