Yacht stewardess training
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G.U.E.S.T Yacht Introduction Hospitality Program

GUEST is recognised, supported & endorsed by the major international Superyacht Associations & heads of industry.

5 DAY COURSE

This course consists of 4 units covering everything you need to successfully enter the industry as a Stewardess. Blended with personal experience and knowledge this is the gold standard of yacht training.

ZAR 8,500

Unit 23 | Introduction” to the Interior department & role of an interior crew member

  • What is Yachting and what to expect in the industry.

  • The demographics of the yachting sector and the "who's who's" of the sector.

  • How to write a professional CV and search for a position successfully within the industry.

  • Introduction to a life at sea & maintaining health and wellbeing

  • Seamanship and basic seamanship terminology

  • Introduction to the onboard departments and the hierarchy and chain of command.

  • Standards of personal presentation and personal etiquette.

  • Standards of the required attention to detail on board a yacht.

  • The importance of communication, discretion and your role as part of a team.

  • The essence of etiquette, interacting with guests and cultural differences.

Unit 32 | GUEST Basic Housekeeping & Laundry

  • Professional presentation and detailing of cabins, bathrooms and other guest areas.

  • Cleaning & maintaining luxury fabrics, surfaces & finishings.

  • Familiarisation with common products used on yachts and their uses.

  • Basic professional laundry procedures and laundry duties.

  • Laundry best practices for a successful stewardess

  • Health & Safety in the Maritime industry.

Unit 02 | GUEST Basic Food & Beverage

  • Principles of guest food & beverage Service.

  • Standards of presentation & etiquette expected.

  • The different food service styles & techniques.

  • Introduction to food & beverage service onboard a yacht.

  • Preparation of mise en place for the service areas onboard.

  • Food Safety procedures & practices.

  • Dietary & cultural food & beverage requirements.

Unit 03 | GUEST Basic Wine, Bartending & Mixology

  • Basics on the world of wine.

  • Regions and grapes of the world relevant to the yachting industry.

  • Basic principles of professional wine service.

  • Correct wine storage on-board a yacht.

  • Wine tasting and food pairing practical

  • The main spirits & classic service for spirits.

  • Using the required tools for cocktail making.

  • Methods used to prepare cocktails.

  • Cocktail making practical