UHNW Mega-Yacht Management
Yacht staffing basics
If you're a Chief of Staff for a hedge fund manager or an ultra-high net worth individual in New York or South Florida, then chances are you may also have responsibilities with the management of a super-yacht. If you have recently landed a new Estate Manager or Executive Personal Assistant job and your boss has a large yacht, then here are some of the staffing titles you should be familiar with:
Yacht Crew Positions & Titles
Captain: Takes the lead roll for the day-to-day operation of the yacht and all of its crew. The captain is the highest authority on the vessel.
Steward & Stewardess: Attends to the yacht owner and the guests. These positions are also responsible for the upkeep of the vessel's interior.
Deckhand: Is responsible for the exterior of the yacht. The deckhand also operates the vessel's "toys" (jet ski, wave runner, submersibles, etc.)
Chef: Is responsible for all things related to the kitchen and provisions. Larger mega-yachts may have a Head Chef and assistant chefs. This position is also entails the design of menus.
1st Mate / 1st Officer: Is like an "Assistant Captain" and shares responsibilities for running the yacht. The 1st Mate may take command of the vessel when required.
2nd Mate / 2nd Officer: This position has the same or similar duties as Deckhand, but also assists the First Mate. No two super-yachts are run identically, but it depends on the size of the ship and the management style of the Captain.
Engineer: Maintains and repairs all things mechanical and electrical while on-board. This position also overseas heating and plumbing systems.
Special Assistants: Other positions could include private yoga or fitness instructors, massage therapists, nannies, bodyguards, and even helicopter pilots.
Steward & Stewardess: Attends to the yacht owner and the guests. These positions are also responsible for the upkeep of the vessel's interior.
Deckhand: Is responsible for the exterior of the yacht. The deckhand also operates the vessel's "toys" (jet ski, wave runner, submersibles, etc.)
Chef: Is responsible for all things related to the kitchen and provisions. Larger mega-yachts may have a Head Chef and assistant chefs. This position is also entails the design of menus.
1st Mate / 1st Officer: Is like an "Assistant Captain" and shares responsibilities for running the yacht. The 1st Mate may take command of the vessel when required.
2nd Mate / 2nd Officer: This position has the same or similar duties as Deckhand, but also assists the First Mate. No two super-yachts are run identically, but it depends on the size of the ship and the management style of the Captain.
Engineer: Maintains and repairs all things mechanical and electrical while on-board. This position also overseas heating and plumbing systems.
Special Assistants: Other positions could include private yoga or fitness instructors, massage therapists, nannies, bodyguards, and even helicopter pilots.