Chief Officer – Private​/Charter Motor Yacht

Start Date:
Mid-November 2026

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Officer to join an established and very busy 50m private/charter motor yacht with fantastic owners, professional management and a strong, close-knit crew.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Chief Officer who enjoys being actively involved on deck, takes pride in maintaining a yacht to a high standard and wants to become an integral part of a successful, dynamic program.

The vessel operates a very active charter schedule, offering excellent earning potential through gratuities alongside a strong overall employment package.

THE ROLE

This is very much a hands-on Chief Officer position and not a predominantly administrative role.

While the Chief Officer will naturally be responsible for the organization, safety, training and management of the deck department, we are looking for someone who is equally comfortable picking up a chamois, handling lines, launching toys, driving tenders and working alongside the deck team.

The successful candidate should lead from the front and set the standard through their own work ethic.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A dedicated and genuinely hardworking Chief Officer
• Hands-on and willing to work alongside the deck team
• A strong leader who leads by example
• Highly organized and proactive
• Experienced with busy charter operations
• Confident managing, training and motivating a deck team
• Strong with tender operations, watersports and guest activities
• Safety conscious with good seamanship and navigational skills
• Calm and capable under pressure
• Detail-oriented with high standards of maintenance and presentation
• Positive, energetic and enthusiastic
• A genuine team player who works well across all departments
• Interested in longevity and becoming an important part of the program
• Personality and crew fit are extremely important to us. We have built a team of hardworking, down-to-earth people and are looking for someone who shares those values. We want a Chief Officer who understands their responsibilities and position but is never above getting involved and helping wherever necessary.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• OOW certification as a minimum
• Previous Chief Officer experience, preferably aboard yachts of a similar size
• All STCW, medical and relevant professional certification current
• Passport, visas, medical and required certificates must ideally have at least 12 months' validity remaining
• Strong references
• Proven longevity preferred
• Videography/content creation skills would be a definite bonus

THE PROGRAM & PACKAGE

This is a well-established yacht with fantastic owners, professional and supportive management, a strong Captain and a very good existing crew.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Equal share of charter gratuities
• Annual salary/performance review
• 13th paycheck, subject to the vessel's established terms
• Medical insurance
• One return flight home annually after 12 months of service
• Additional onboard benefits and crew perks
• A program that values longevity and rewards strong performance