Bespoke Yacht Crew Placement service

Premier yacht crew solutions

 Cara Lees Yacht Crew was founded with a view of providing a bespoke, attentive, personalized yacht crew recruitment service. With over 30 years experience in the yachting industry, Cara Lees fully understands both people and crew beyond what is written on a CV and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to finding the perfect crew member for your team.

 Combining traditional values, modern interviewing techniques, completing diligent reference checks, utilising industry knowledge, an extensive network of contacts and an excellent database, we endeavor to match the best candidates to the right yachts with the end result being a perfect match for both parties.

Personalised Yacht Recruitment

We will strive to go beyond your expectations, once we have a better understanding of the candidate you are looking for. We will not only make sure they have all the qualifications and experience you require for the specific role, but we will also take the time to match the candidate’s personality to fit in with your existing crew members.
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Finding the right people

You don’t need to invest the time verifying experience, references, skills or availability… all that is covered by our comprehensive screening process.

Looking For A Job on a yacht?

Yacht Jobs Currently Available

We can help you make your next move. Working with us is easy and applying for yachting jobs could not be simpler. Search our crew vacancies to get going today.

We welcome applications from all levels of experience, from those seeking their first job in yachting to the already well-established. Encompassing all departments including Deck, Engineering, Electrical/Electronic/ ETO, Chefs and all aspects of Interior positions. 

Lead Deckhand

**PLEASE NOTE** POSITION NOW FILLED Lead deckhand for 65m+ private motor yacht required. Applicants must have Yacht rating certificate, STCW, ENG 1, PDSD Starting asap

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3rd Engineer

Our clients are seeking a 3rd engineer for a rotational position on a 70m classic motor yacht. This offers a great opportunity for those wishing

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Crew chef

Crew chef required for 70m private yacht. Cooking for 18 crew. Salary on offer is €4,000 pcm. Annual salary review. 60 days holiday per year

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Housekeeping Stewardess

**POSITION NOW FILLED** Housekeeping Stewardess required for private 65m+ private motor yacht. Joining the yacht in the Caribbean beginning of February. Itinerary tbc. Applicants should

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Captain & Cook Team

15/02/22 **POSITION NOW FILLED** An experienced Captain and Cook/Stewardess team required for a private 67ft (20.5m) new build catamaran. The boat is due to be

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Laundryman

Laundry Master required for 70m private classic motor yacht. Previous experience of working on a yacht desirable. Ideally candidates will hold a Schengen visa/eligible to

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Chief Stewardess

**POSITION NOW FILLED** Experienced Chief Stewardess required for full time -non rotation- position on 70m classic motor yacht. Europe/Mediterranean based, private use. Start date: ASAP.

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Why use Cara Lees yacht crew?

Throughout her time working onboard luxury yachts, both private and charter, Cara has developed an enviable wealth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of daily life in this unique setting – including creating the perfect crew dynamic. She now brings this unique experience to the recruitment of top-class crew.
With an understanding of the crew you are looking for, we’ll do our utmost to offer you candidates who are suitably experienced, qualified and have the personality to meet the requirements of the position on offer.
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