⚡ Get Started Immediately
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🍽️ Our Specialty? Superyacht Chefs
TYA is the only recruitment team co-founded by a world-class yacht chef. With Dean Harrison at the helm of our galley division, we don’t just place chefs — we source culinary artists from inside the industry’s tightest circles.
Whether it’s a Michelin-level private chef or a rockstar stew-cook for a busy charter program, we’ve got deep bench access you won’t find on public databases.
⚡ Speed Matters
- Instant digital onboarding
- Contract in minutes
- Candidate shortlist within 48 hours (often same-day)
✍️ What Happens Next?
We charge a flat €500 engagement fee to activate our service and begin sourcing. The moment payment is received, we start reviewing candidates behind the scenes. This fee is fully credited against your final invoice. Once you’ve completed the brief, we’ll issue your contract — ready to sign at your earliest convenience.
🤝 Why Clients Stick With Us
- Better Chefs, Faster: Our private network means faster turnaround and deeper vetting.
- Galley Chemistry Matters: We don’t just find candidates — we find the right fit for your crew dynamic.
- Chef Profiles Include: Sample menus, video intros, verified references, and personality notes.
- 90-Day Replacement Guarantee: If it doesn’t work out, we’ll replace or credit — no stress.
- Real-World Feedback: We vet with yachties who’ve actually worked with the candidate.
⚡ Get Started Immediately
Hit the button below to begin. We can have you onboarded in 5 minutes.
📎 Additional Resources
Not quite ready to fill out the form? No problem — here are a few quick resources that might help:
- 📄 Sample Contract: Share this with your management team if they need to review terms before initiating payment.
- 💶 Refund Policy: A transparent breakdown of how we handle the €500 deposit — and why we ask for it upfront.
- 📞 Book a Call: Prefer a quick face-to-face? Grab a time that suits you and we’ll be happy to discuss the role live.
You can also drop us a line at [email protected]. If it’s time-sensitive, email us with “Urgent” in the subject line and your contact number.
💼 How We Work TYA Crew Placement FAQ
TYA Crew Placement
FAQ
TYA Crew Placement is the recruitment arm of The Yachtie Academy. We provide elite crew placement services for yachts and private households — with a focus on speed, discretion, and deep industry connections.
We’re especially respected for our chef network, led by co-founder Dean Harrison, a world-class superyacht chef who personally oversees many culinary placements.
📄 Want to review the full legal terms? View our Service Agreement here.
As soon as you instruct us to begin recruitment — by filling out a form, emailing us, calling, or requesting profiles — you agree to our working terms.
- Submitting Form 1 or 2
- Paying your deposit
- Asking us to recommend candidates
This helps protect both you and the candidates we represent.
To activate recruitment, we ask for a €500 deposit. This allows us to begin shortlisting immediately, secures your place in the queue, and ensures we’re working with committed clients.
✅ The deposit is fully credited to your final invoice.
🕒 Refunds are possible within 48 hours if you haven’t submitted the Quick Crew Brief and we haven’t begun sourcing. See our Refund Policy.
We create your client file, launch your tracking sheet, and send you Form 2 (the Quick Crew Brief). Once that’s submitted, we issue your contract and begin sourcing right away.
We start sourcing as soon as your brief is submitted. Profiles are shared once we receive:
- ✅ Your signed contract
- ✅ Your deposit (or proof of transfer)
Each profile includes CV, references, menus (if chef), and background notes.
We work across all departments: interior, deck, engineering, dual roles, and seasonal support. While we’re best known for chef placements, we’re trusted for any high-quality crew search.
Dean Harrison personally oversees all culinary placements, giving you access to the most trusted galley network in yachting.
We combine curated public job posts (Instagram, Telegram), direct outreach to our private crew network, and access to our exclusive internal crew platform — a closed system with thousands of registered members actively using TYA tools and CV support features. Our sourcing taps both visibility and precision reach to find the best match, not just the most available.
You’ll receive a curated shortlist of vetted profiles, each including:
- Formatted CV
- Verified references
- Menus or portfolios (for chefs)
- Optional video or intro notes
We confirm placement details, issue the final invoice, and support onboarding if needed. You’ll be eligible for a 60-day replacement guarantee if the candidate resigns and your invoice was paid in full.
We advise on best practices, but the client is responsible for:
- SEAs and onboard paperwork
- Visas and flag compliance
- Repatriation and crew medical coverage
All client and candidate data is handled in accordance with GDPR and stored in Google Workspace. We never share or sell data under any circumstances. See Privacy Policy.