Yacht Purser Jobs in Saint Barthelemy

A Purser is a reputable position on the yacht, directly reporting to the captain. His primary responsibility is to manage and oversee all the financial matters on board. A Purser's day-to-day duties cover:

• Financial Administration: The Purser manages all onboard finances. Some of the tasks include cash advances for crew, petty cash reconciliation, provisioning budgets, and guest account management on charter yachts. They also prepare monthly financial reports for the management company and the owner. Meanwhile, they also make sure to document all the expenditures.
• Guest Services & Itinerary Coordination: The Purser is the primary person of contact for guest relations and administrative matters. He's the one guests reach out to for coordinating travel arrangements, restaurant reservations, shore excursions, or any other special requests.
• Crew Admin & HR Support: The Purser handles crew documentation like visas, certifications, work contracts, and travel logistics. They often manage the crew rotation schedule in coordination with the Captain and the management company. Moreover, they provide HR support to the crew during their time aboard.
• Provisioning & Logistics: The Purser coordinates all provisioning. For example, working with the Chef on food and beverage orders, managing supplier relationships in various ports, and making sure all consumables are ready on schedule before departure. They maintain comprehensive inventories for all onboard supplies.

The Yacht Purser's post is one of the highest-paid department-head positions. Their salary varies depending on the size of the yacht. For example:

• 50-60 Meters: $5,000 - $7,000 / month | $60,000 - $84,000 / year
• 60-80 Meters: $7,000 - $9,000 / month | $84,000 - $108,000 / year
• 80-100 Meters: $9,000 - $11,000 / month | $108,000 - $132,000 / year
• 100 Meters+ (Megayachts): $10,000 - $12,000+ / month | $120,000+ / year

Salary indicates the level of financial responsibility and the difficulty of the yacht's operation. You can save a lot of money as your cost of living is almost nil. Accommodations and meals are usually covered on board. Additionally, guest tips may boost your income by 15 to 20% on charter yachts.

It takes at least 5 years of yachting experience to become a purser after working in shore-side accounting or hospitality. In fact, many pursers start off as Chief Stewardesses before entering into the field of administration.

• STCW Basic Safety Training: All persons working on board must have STCW Basic Safety Training.
• ENG1 Medical Certificate: A valid ENG1 Medical Certificate issued by a practicing physician.
• Passport: A valid passport is essential. Meanwhile, multi-visa capability is important for international itineraries.
• Visas: B-1/B-2 for the US and the Caribbean (non-US nationals). Schengen visa for European deployments.
• Previous Experience: Background in luxury hotel management, event planning, financial administration, or a combination of hospitality and PA/office management. Previous experience as a Chief Stewardess on a large yacht is a common pathway to the Purser role.
• Financial Qualifications: Bookkeeping or accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, QuickBooks certification) are a distinct advantage.