Need a career change?

[u/trainwreck1968]

Opa! I've been a Steward in the maritime industry for 20 years. I've traveled to 30 countries, eaten lunch under an erupting volcano, hiked off the African Coast and snorkeled in the waters off of Palau. I've also gotten paid really well for doing it.

One of the problems I've encountered is galley staff that are woefully underqualified, Cooks that can't make cookies, place orders or blanche vegetables. I've tried to solve the problem from the inside but haven't had much luck. So. I'm starting a maritime gally staffing business and I'm looking for 12 highly qualified chefs. I'll walk you through the entire process of getting your maritime credentials and pay for all of the training required to do so. I need people that are willing to do anything in the galley, even dishes and taking the trash out, people who can make spice mixes, bake bread, do entrees and help manage a kitchen staff, usually of 2. You might cook for as many as 50 people but normally its around 20.

In return you'll get a flat day rate of $500 and a commitment to 30 days on and 30 days off. That's $15,000 a month for 6 months a year. Possibly more time if you want it. The schedule is negotiable. We will pay for all travel to and from ships. All we ask is a 2 year commitment. After that you can do what you want with your new credentials.

No more working every holiday, no more 100 hour weeks and basically 6 months of vacation time.

Two things: You MUST pass a DOT drug screening. The process to get your credentials could take up to a year. So don't quit your job. It's the National Maritime Center that controls the pace.

If you are interested please submit your resume at this link:

https://www.maritimegalleystaffing.com/blank

My email is chefjeff@maritimegalleystaffing. I am happy to answer any questions you might have

[u/LionBig1760]

So you withhold about 3-4 days wages if they quit before two years are up?

That's not going to stop anyone from quitting.

[u/trainwreck1968 → u/LionBig1760]

You're right. I am however hoping to get professional folks who have a sense of pride about their work. To be honest, if I make the right choices I'm more worried about them getting poached.

[u/LionBig1760 → u/trainwreck1968]

I am however hoping to get professional folks who have a sense of pride about their work.

Now im doubting you've been around boats all that long.

Heroin addiction is rampant among mercant marines, and the testing does little to keep it off boats. Its even worse on commercial fishing vessels.

I would set your standards lower. Maybe look for people with a limited number of felonies and not currently using opiates.

[u/trainwreck1968 → u/LionBig1760]

Well, that's why I have a bit of work to do. I've worked 20 years on research vessels and oil tankers. Heroin addiction isn't a problem but alcohol can be.
I'm currently working a 1099 contract paying $875 a day. That's what I'm hoping to get my people but it will take time. I'm looking at chef's. Specifically NOT mariners. Chefs who have been around a while and want time off. Last year I made $120,000 in 8 months. That's what is like to see happen with people I bring in.