Stewardess and Steward
Crew Training and certification for Superyachts.
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Travel & Crew overseas in the Carribean or the Mediterranean
on Superyachts either Power or Sail…
This is an ideal opportunity of a lifetime for hospitality graduates,
GAP year or University students and anyone looking for a career
change.
If you would like to work as a stewardess or steward on the world's finest super yachts, these are the courses for you. Superyacht Crew Academy is offering an elite 5 day Steward/ess training course for newcomers to the industry. For those already with experience, the 3 day Master class will enhance your silver service skills and more…. or choose from a variety of 1 day ‘refresher’ workshops.
WHAT ARE SUPERYACHT CAREER STEWARDS/STEWARDESSES?
The art of attitude and five star service. A Professional Steward/Stewardess or 'Stew' hosts the Yacht guest's comforts in an unobtrusive, polite, professional manner whilst maintaining proper etiquette at all times. Expectations should include long hours, hard work, the multi-tasking of more menial tasks whilst needing to be adept & astute in the art of Silver Service, Laundry procedures, housekeeping & entertaining.
The anticipation of guests needs becomes ingrained into your being, pre-empting the finer appreciations in life onboard a yacht . The protocols of diligency, consistency, attention to detail & presentation, be it the floral arrangements, the breakfast buffet appearance or the interior decors levels of cleanliness become second nature. Additional languages are a bonus, as Yacht owners come from many countries & yachts visit many ports.
Basic training for an international qualification is a must and those inspired to climb the ladder to success can also be assessed for Chief Stew positions onboard a 180ft+ Yacht . Hospitality experience both certified & experienced in both Restaurant & Bar, STCW95, stewardess qualifications & an understanding of budgeting for the provisions of bar, cleaning supplies etc is a great advantage these days.
WHAT ARE SUPERYACHT CAREER CHEFS & COOKS
Qualified & Experienced Cooks come from all walks of life & from diverse backgrounds. Formal training & qualification is essential, but it is the 'nature of the beast that enables an amazing Yacht Chef to evolve. Evolution & creativity always spring to mind…a Chef never ever stops learning as new produce, concepts & culinary inspiration dictate the form of foods we love & desire. A yacht Chef must work alone unless fortunate enough to have a Galley Chef or Sous Chef onboard. Generally they will become the source of the entire crews state of culinary satisfaction and contentedness…. as well as the Owners of course. Yachting etiquette and Hygiene or Galley sanitation are essential. Provisioning is also vital be it in the Caribbean where produce & some supplies are virtually impossible to procure or in a new country where ingredients are very different and come in packages that are unintelligible or unrecognisable. A Chef needs to be flexible, adaptable, creative, easy going & love the sea…and the motion that comes with it whilst under passage! Guests dietary needs, allergies & alternative eating habits must be worked with too their satisfaction.
Course Descriptions:
Steward/Stewardess Yacht Crew 5-Day Training Course
This course is an orientation for students new to the industry of yachting teaching deck and interior skills. The course is five days with practical and theory classes starting with :
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Day 1 - Your classroom will be at the nearby 4 star boutique waterfront hotel where you will be taught by your SCA Instructor , an ex superyacht chief stewardess. Topics covered are international protocol, professional etiquette, conduct onboard and off, resume writing and interviewing for the industry,
Day 2 - The steward/stewardess will be taught nautical terminology, knot tying and vessel familiarisation before joining our Megayacht Deck Crew students for an afternoon of boat orientation at the Superyacht Crew Academy's marina in Newport, practicing practical boat and seamanship skills, including an introduction on driving RIB tenders. |
Day 3 - Is a really hand's on experience covering silver service, Student's will be able to fully demonstrate the art of Russian and French plate and buffet service with a meal prepared by the hotel's chef. Table settings and creative napkin designs will also be part of your preparation.
Day 4 - Practical interior/exterior detailing onboard a 50' power yacht, guest preparation, including bed making. The afternoon classroom topics will cover valet service, linen/ wardrobe care, afternoon tea & tray service.
Day 5 - Covers floral arranging, buffet elevations, champagne, wines & caviar, cheese selection, bartending and cocktail making.
*. The 5 day steward/stewardess course includes internationally recognised certification after the exam.
Silver Service Course
This is one-day course as a separate module, teaching the art of exceptional service. Some of the topics covered are table settings, styles of service, food handling, body mechanics, napkins, presentation and proper service, wine service, table settings and storage. The course includes a letter of completion.
Chef's Introduction to Superyachts
This 2 day course is for chefs and culinary experts new to the superyacht industry, and Includes the first two days of the 5-Day Training Course, including Provisioning skills.
Chief Stewardess Course
This course is taught on a one-on-one basis in the classroom. It is a 3-4 hours class designed to promote the Steward/Stewardess to the level of Chief/Head. Prerequisites for the class are: completion of 5-Day Training and the STCW95 training. Certification is awarded after completion of a year onboard experience..
What other
qualifications will I need?
Stewardesses
and Stewards also require STCW95 certification.
Superyacht Crew Academy can assist with this requirement if you are not already
qualified.
Crew members of a Superyacht will need to be qualified to run the yacht's tender and should take the power boat and tender driving course.
When do the
courses run?
See the reservation
form below. You can take the 5 day course all at once or one day at a time during different periods.
Where do
the courses take place?
The course
is run from The Superyacht Crew Academy's Club Sail headquarters at Newport Anchorage
Marina, Pittwater, 45mins North of Sydney’s CBD. To see a
map of how to find us, CLICK
HERE
How much do the courses cost?
PROFESSIONAL STEWARD/ESS SUPERYACHT TRAINING course – 5 day - AUD $1450
CHEF’S INTRODUCTION TO SUPERYACHTS - 2 day - AUD$595
CHIEF STEWARD/ESS - a half-day private assessment - $315
1 day courses – If you need extra skill in certain services, or for crew wanting a refresher
- · Silver Service Practical - AUD$335
- · Rules of the Superyacht Industry – AUD$295
- · Basic Seamanship Course - AUD$295
- · Interior Detailing, Laundry and Valet - AUD$295
- · Other Services, Floral Artistry, Wines, Bartending - AUD $295
SPECIAL STEWARD/ESS & STCW95 PACKAGE OFFER!!
We are able to offer you a special $80 savings if you book to take the STCW95 course at the same time you book the 5 day Stewardess courses. Just tick the "STCW95" reservation box in the signup below.
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AGREEMENT
FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS
When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by Club Sail
Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the 'Company' a binding
contract shall be deemed to subsist between both parties.
No liability shall accrue to either the Company student/passenger
if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their contractual
obligations by any incidence of force majeure including acts
of God, strikes, or any other event which can reasonably be
beyond the control of either party. In the event of any dispute
arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall be referred
to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose decision shall be binding
to both parties. It is understood that the student/passenger
will indemnify the Company for any non-insurable claims that
may be made against it for damage or loss caused by the student/passenger
or by members of their party whether wilful or through negligence.
HOW DO
I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing adventure
trip and date on the pricing table and complete the booking
form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and one of our
team will be happy to discuss your choice with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see payment
clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be sent to you
outlining your chosen activity details.
PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.
CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be made 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given.
INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy for the
adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself in the case
of cancellation. A copy of the policy is to be forwarded to
Club Sail.
WEATHER
CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor to give
the students/passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions
may be such that, in the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht
or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel
will remain in a place of safety. If the weather conditions
are such that a prevention of the start or curtailment of
a course or sailing trip occurs then no refunds will be given
but alternative dates will be offered.
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion to transfer
the course or sailing trip from one yacht to another and this
action will in no way waive the terms and conditions stated
herein. In the event of the Company having to cancel a course
or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable alternative
then the student/passenger shall be entitled to a full refund
of monies paid and no further liability shall be incurred
by the Company.
MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company in writing
of any medical disability or illness which may adversely affect
the ability to participate in the course or sailing trip that
they have chosen. It shall be at the discretion of the Company
to refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger where
there is an unacceptable risk to the party and the Company
in doing so.
PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices for courses,
sailing trips and workshops. Prices are valid in Australian Dollars..
DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal injury,
loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore
by signing this booking form, you hereby release, to the full
extent permitted by state, law and equity, The Company, its'
employees and agents from all actual and contingent liability
in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage. |
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