U.S. Captain & Chef/Mate: Charter Yacht Team
Paradise Yacht Management · paradiseyachtmanagement.com
St ThomasOn-siteContract
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The job in short
Yacht captain and chef/mate for charter yacht crew.
Details
- Found
- 39 d ago · posted 2026-10-03
- Location
- St Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Full description
We are Paradise Yacht Management (PYM), the largest exclusively crewed term charter yacht management company in the Caribbean strategically based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, we have over charter yachts available for a qualified team (Captain and Chef) to crew for the current and upcoming season.
This is a great opportunity for an established Captain and Crew to join PYM in the Virgin Islands term charter industry. This position to show guests a vacation of a lifetime while living aboard a luxurious yacht, and experience unparalleled family-style company culture.
If you have the requirements, please click "I'm Interested" at the top of this page: PYM_Careers to submit your resumé/CV
Paradise Yacht Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation:
Salary: Dependent on experience + Tips
Supplemental Pay: Seasonal Bonus Pay, Charter Gratuity/Tips (15-20% of charter rate is standard)
Expected start date: TBD
Requirements
Requirements:
• Able to work 10 Months (Oct 15th. - August 15th is the season) in St. Thomas, USVI & the BVI.
• Captain - Active USCG 50T/100T w/ sailing endorsement or RYA License w/commercial endorsement
• Chef - Culinary / Cooking experience
• STCW Certifications
• US Citizen or US Green Card
Fun, professional attitude & live our company core values (Honor, Integrity, Seek Knowledge, & Have Fun)
Preferences:
• Familiar with the "Term Yacht Charter Industry"
• Yachting, cruising and/or sailing experience (for Chef)
• Service / hospitality experience
• Mate duties assisting in anchoring docking and other related yacht experience (for Chef)
• Administrative record keeping and social media experience
Contract length: 10 months (Annual with 10 months-On and 2 months-Off)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits
Other Benefits and Cost Savings:
• Live aboard (no rent
or utilities cost)
• Food and Beverage
cost savings while on charter.
• Adopt the island
cruiser lifestyle and explore the local areas when not on charter