Lighthouse Careers
For luxury yacht and estate employers: Lighthouse Careers matches you with exceptional crew and staff using AI-driven candidate matching and deep expertise.
Built by Milica Seguela · Paid
Lighthouse Careers is a Instant Launch listing on Launch Llama with 2 total upvotes, founded by Milica Seguela who joined in Jun 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.
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Milica Seguela (Joined Jun 2026)
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Launched on Launch Llama Jun 3, 2026 · #8 of 17 that day
About
Lighthouse Careers is a tech-enabled recruitment platform built for one of the most demanding talent markets in the world: luxury yacht crew and private estate staffing. Headquartered in Antibes on the French Riviera, the heart of the Mediterranean yachting industry, we pair a proprietary candidate-matching engine with deep human expertise to place exceptional people aboard superyachts and inside the most prestigious private estates and villas.
At our core is a structured candidate database powered by semantic search and AI-driven matching. Instead of keyword-filtering CVs, our system understands the qualifications, certifications, vessel experience, and cultural fit that define a great placement, surfacing the right captain, chief stewardess, engineer, private chef, estate manager, or house manager in a fraction of the time a traditional agency takes. Every match is then validated by recruiters who know the industry inside out.
The platform integrates directly with our applicant tracking system, giving owners, captains, and family offices a clean pipeline from sourcing to placement. Automated sourcing and screening handle the volume; our team handles the judgment, discretion, and reference checks that luxury clientele expect.
We recruit across the full spectrum of both verticals. For yachting: captains, chief officers, engineers, ETOs, bosuns, deckhands, chief stewardesses, stewardesses, pursers, and private chefs,permanent, rotational, or seasonal. For private estates and villas: estate managers, butlers, executive housekeepers, private chefs, nannies and governesses, private PAs, chauffeurs, and grounds teams.
Lighthouse Careers serves yacht owners and management companies, captains building their teams, ultra-high-net-worth principals, and the family offices and concierge firms that support them. By combining recruitment technology with a referral network built over years on the Côte d'Azur, we cut time-to-hire while raising the quality and longevity of every placement.
Use Cases
- Filling a yacht crew gap by having candidates matched to a specific vessel role such as deckhand, stewardess or chief engineer within 24 hours
- Finding private household staff such as a nanny, chauffeur, private chef or estate manager by describing the household and the gap
- Receiving pre-screened, reference-checked staff for a superyacht or private estate on a same-day basis with a free replacement guarantee
Who it is for
- Superyacht owners, captains and yacht managers hiring deck, interior and engineering crew
- Estate owners and families hiring household staff such as butlers, nannies, housekeepers and personal assistants
- Yacht crew and private staff candidates seeking positions on superyachts, villas and luxury estates
Pricing
No upfront fees; clients pay only when they hire a candidate.
FAQ
How much does yacht crew recruitment cost?
Lighthouse Careers operates on a success-fee basis - you only pay when we successfully place a candidate. There are no upfront costs, retainers, or advertising fees. Our fee is typically a percentage of the candidate's annual salary, which varies based on the position level and complexity of the search.
How quickly can you find yacht crew or private staff?
We typically present initial candidate shortlists within 24 hours of receiving your brief. The full recruitment process from brief to placement usually takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the position's requirements and availability of suitable candidates. For urgent needs, we offer expedited searches.
Do you provide temporary or rotational staff?
Yes, we provide both permanent placements and temporary/rotational staffing solutions. This includes seasonal yacht crew for charter seasons, temporary cover for crew on leave, and rotational positions where crew work on a schedule such as 2 months on/2 months off.
What is your replacement guarantee?
We offer a free replacement guarantee on all placements. If a candidate leaves or doesn't work out within the agreed guarantee period (typically 3-6 months depending on position type), we will find a replacement at no additional cost to you.
What yacht crew positions do you recruit for?
We recruit for all yacht crew positions including: Captains, Chief Officers, Engineers (Chief, 2nd, 3rd), Chief Stewardesses, Stewardesses, Pursers, Deckhands, Bosuns, Yacht Chefs, AV/IT Engineers, Security Officers, Spa Therapists, and more. We specialize in superyachts 40m and above.
What private household staff do you place?
We place all types of private household staff including: Butlers, House Managers, Estate Managers, Housekeepers, Nannies, Governesses, Personal Assistants, Private Chefs, Chauffeurs, Security Personnel, Couples (Butler/Housekeeper combinations), and Property Caretakers for estates and private islands.
How do you vet candidates?
Our vetting process includes: Initial application screening, video or phone interviews, skills assessment, background checks, minimum 2 professional reference verifications, identity verification, and certification validation (MCA/STCW for yacht crew, relevant qualifications for household staff). We only present candidates who meet our rigorous standards.
What areas do you cover?
We operate globally with particular expertise in the Mediterranean (France, Monaco, Spain, Italy), Caribbean, United States (Florida, California), United Kingdom, Australia, Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), and Southeast Asia. Our candidates and clients come from over 50 countries worldwide.
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