Burgess recruitment is seeking a Chief Officer for a 60m+ motor yacht.
We are seeking an experienced & professional Chief Officer to join a busy charter yacht.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chief Officer or in a similar senior deck position on a large yacht, 50m+.
- Strong working knowledge of ISM and ISPS procedures.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage competing priorities.
- Confident managing and leading a deck team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take responsibility.
- Comfortable working in a busy commercial yacht environment with changing schedules and operational demands.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience on a busy commercial yacht with both private owner and charter operations.
- Experience operating larger chase boats and managing towing operations.
- Familiarity with the Burgess ISM management system.
- Experience cruising in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Start date: End of November
Location: Caribbean
Salary: Euro 7250 per month
Leave: Based on a 2:2 rotation, flexible due to operational requirements
Vessel and Itinerary
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Chief Officer to join a busy 60m+ commercial yacht operating a combination of private Owner trips and commercial charters throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the deck department, ensuring high standards of safety, maintenance, operational efficiency and guest service.
This position requires someone who is confident managing a busy deck team, capable of planning ahead and comfortable working within a demanding commercial yacht environment.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.
Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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