Deckhand / Steward
Service-driven Deckhand / Steward with over 20 years of experience serving UHNW international clientele in five-star establishments across Europe and the United States. Season 2026 aboard classic sailing yacht S.Y. SYLVIA 1925 (Camper & Nicholson 43m). Voiles de Saint-Tropez experience aboard KARENITA. STCW / ENG1 / RYA Powerboat 2 certified. Available immediately.
From palace-level hospitality to five-star establishments and a season on deck aboard a 43-metre classic, I bring precision, discretion, and impeccable presentation. Physically fit, disciplined, and highly adaptable, with a deep appreciation for maritime tradition, classic craftsmanship, and structured onboard hierarchy.
Washdowns and deck maintenance, lines handling, brass and teak, tender driving, winches, mast work, windlass anchoring, and night watch — practiced aboard S.Y. SYLVIA 1925
Cabin preparation and housekeeping, owner & VIP care with full discretion, silver service, formal dining standards, and sommelier skills
STCW, ENG1 and RYA Powerboat 2 certified. Former owner of a small sailing yacht. Voiles de Saint-Tropez aboard KARENITA, passionate about classic regatta circuits
Washdowns, teak, brass, varnish and brightwork — practiced aboard S.Y. SYLVIA 1925, including a shipyard month at STP Palma.
Interior setup to UHNW standards: cabins, silver service, sommelier skills and owner care with full discretion.
Line handling, anchoring, tender driving, winches, mast work and night watch. No seasickness, comfortable aloft.
Full discretion, anticipation of needs, and strong situational awareness honed across 20+ years serving UHNW clientele.
Easygoing, drama-free, can-do attitude. Structured hierarchy mindset and clear communication across cultures.
Excellent physical condition through sailing, surfing, paragliding and hiking. Non-smoker, no vape. Ready for long hours at sea.
Twenty years of five-star and palace-level service, now applied aboard sailing yachts. Season 2026 on deck aboard classic S.Y. SYLVIA 1925, plus a performance yacht in Antibes and varnish work on Elena of London in Sanremo.
Sailing Yacht SYLVIA 1925 — Camper & Nicholson 43m
Ibiza, Corsica, Sardinia, Capri. One month shipyard at STP Palma de Mallorca: sanding, painting, varnishing. At sea: lines handling, washdowns, polishing brass, teak, tender driving, winches, mast, windlass, engineer assistant and night watch on crossings.
Performance sailing yacht Free at Last, Antibes, France
Meticulous wood sanding and varnish preparation aboard the classic sailing yacht Elena of London (Sanremo, Italy). Preparation of yacht interior and exterior, and service during a promotional video and photo shoot for Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage and the ECPY show.
Bagatelle Beach Club, Tulum, Mexico
High-end service in a fast-paced luxury environment. Managed demanding international clientele while keeping composure, efficiency and attention to detail under pressure.
Grand Hôtel ***** Soleil d'Or, Megève, France
Oversaw rooftop bar and restaurant operations. Led service teams, kept strict five-star standards and coordinated logistics for a seamless guest experience.
Épi Baie de Pampelonne, Saint-Tropez, France
Restaurant and bar operations under palace-level standards. Direct responsibility for VIP guest supervision and presentation in a high-profile seasonal house.
London, Paris, Côte d'Azur
Sourcing, preparation, logistics and presentation of rare collector vehicles. Meticulous detailing, precision handling of high-value assets and absolute discretion: the same disciplines as classic yacht maintenance and owner care. Best of Show 2019, 1930 Bentley 8 Litre Coupe, and Best of Class 2016, 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C Figoni Roadster, Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille. Fiskens, London; Bonhams, Paris.
Luxury restaurants, Europe & USA
Cipriani Downtown SoHo, New York. Georgian's Restaurant, Harrods, London. Chef de France, Disney World, Orlando. Méridien Beach Plaza *****, Monaco.
Yes. Hadrien is available immediately for a Deckhand / Steward position aboard a sailing yacht, including last-minute and upcoming Mediterranean seasons. Season 2026 as deckhand aboard S.Y. SYLVIA 1925.
STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 seafarer medical certificate, and RYA Powerboat Level 2. He has also held a coastal powerboat licence since 2007.
Yes. Deckhand / Steward: washdowns, line handling, varnish, brightwork and tender driving on deck, plus cabin preparation, housekeeping, silver service, sommelier and UHNW guest care on the interior. Season 2026 as deckhand aboard S.Y. SYLVIA 1925.
A sailing yacht, with a particular affinity for classic yachts and the regatta circuit. Season 2026 as deckhand aboard S.Y. SYLVIA 1925 (Camper & Nicholson 43m). Former owner of a small sailing yacht. Also Free at Last, Elena of London, and Voiles de Saint-Tropez aboard KARENITA.
French native. Fluent English, spoken and written. Basic Italian and basic Spanish for table service.
More than 20 years serving UHNW international clientele in five-star and palace-level houses across Europe, the United States and Mexico, including Cipriani SoHo, Harrods, Méridien Beach Plaza Monaco, Épi Baie de Pampelonne in Saint-Tropez and Grand Hôtel Soleil d'Or in Megève.
Available immediately. STCW / ENG1 / RYA Powerboat 2 certified. Season 2026 aboard S.Y. SYLVIA 1925. Please feel free to contact me to discuss how I can contribute refined service and reliable deck support aboard your vessel.