INTRODUCTORY CREW COURSE
Our course has been carefully crafted to give each aspiring crew member the best tuition and the result is a certificate that grants students access into the Superyacht Industry.
The Stewardess Training Course is the perfect entry-level course into the world of Superyachts. Successful completion of this course will allow you to work as a Stewardess or Steward on Superyachts of any size anywhere in the world.
This 5-day course places great emphasis on the essentials of good service as well as giving you the theoretical and practical skills necessary to be an active crew member on board a Superyacht and is regarded as the first step toward a career in Superyachts. It requires a blend of responsibility, maturity and self-discipline and a good sense of humour and provides students an opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence. Students are taught a variety of skills including flower arranging, ironing, interior care, silver service and other guest service techniques, including wine appreciation. Successful graduates can confidently accept any Steward/ess assignment on Superyachts anywhere in the world.
Duration
5 Days
Location
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Course Includes
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- History of Luxury Superyachts
- Yacht terminology
- Industry insights
- Agencies and accommodation
- Passports and visas
- Yacht Steward/Stewardess style
- Wine tasting
- Flower arranging, including a practical assignment
- Laundry, ironing and folding techniques, detailing and maintaining the yacht interior, provisioning and storage
- What the job offers – salaries
- Flags, structure of the crew
- Time rosters and checklists
- Contracts and obligations
- Healthy living onboard
- Cocktails and wine appreciation, including product knowledge of wines, ports and cigars
- Cocktails - including practical spirit intermediate course
- Guest care, valet services and confidentiality
- Professional etiquette and protocol
- Table management – placements and settings, silver service, serving and clearing
- Styles of service, courses and order of service, buffets
- Stowage, packing hazards, international regulations and dietary requirements
- Introduction to nautical terminology and essential safety procedures
IS THIS COURSE IDEAL FOR YOU?
INTEREST
You are exploring career options in the superyachting industry
EDUCATION
You have completed matric or tertiary education
TRAVEL
Keen to travel and explore your personal horizons
EARN
Seeking a well-paid entry-level job in the superyacht industry
Mediterranean
Caribbean
*Typical entry-level salary