A steward or stewardess is in charge of the interior of the yacht and is similar to a 'house' keeper or hostess. On larger yachts you will have a chief Steward / Stewardess that may have as many as four or five staff under his or her command. The stewardess/ stewards job is to make sure that the interior of the boat is kept pristine and gleaming with fresh flowers and linen etc. He or she is also frequently in charge of arranging the supply of drinks to the vessel for both crew and guests. He or she does not necessarily need to be qualified, although increasingly there are a number of skills or qualifications that are very advantageous to those wanting to work as stewardesses/ stewards.
In order to best prepare yourself for work as a steward / stewardess on board a Super Yacht, Chilli Adventures recommend that at a minimum you complete the introductory course. Should you decide to complete the full training the end result is a fully competent Stewardess that will be able to work aboard any Super Yacht anywhere in the world. Introductory Course – Stewardess (5 Days) Training includes a broad and comprehensive syllabus, delivered by the top hospitality and maritime specialists. It is held on board the multi-million Rand Princess Yachts in the V&A Waterfront, to provide as much practical experience as possible.
The Course prepares you for a service career with numerous exciting opportunities, while living on luxurious yachts and traveling to some of the most spectacular areas of the globe. The training enables the students to deliver the level of service to which most 5 star hotels aspire. A stewardess job is popular with individuals transferring from other hospitality-related careers, as well as couples looking to work together in the industry. It also develops your ability, passion and professionalism to deliver a level of service above and beyond first class. The course consists of Theoretical and Practical sessions to create a complete learning experience. |
