Steward / Stewardess Training Courses for Superyachts

 



gerards

Professional Sailing Career
Superyacht Stewardess

American Yacht Institute photo of a stewardess training course.
Photo – Courtesy of American Yacht Institute

Stewardess and Steward Crew Training and certification for Superyachts.

NEW - Check out what Superyacht Training Academy's graduate Julia Keady has been doing.... Click Here

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 :

superyacht stewardess training venue

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.

Your Name: (required)
E-mail address: (required)
Address: Street or PO Box:
City:
State: Zip:
Country Phone
Fax Mobile
Member # Date of Birth

(click on the date of your choice).

5 Day Complete Steward/ess Training Course

1 day Rules of the Superyacht Industry

1 day Basic Seamanship

1 day Silver Service

1 day - Interior detailing/laundry/valet

1 day -  Other services, floral artistry , bartending, wine & food preparation


Number of People:

Book me for the STCW95 Course at the same time so I'll save $130 off the combined cost.

Please enter any further information or requests here:

( required)I have read and agree to the conditions of the booking form and the legal disclaimer that follows on this website page (scroll down to read). This form will not be sent until you click the agree box.

This reservation is not confirmed until we contact you directly.
By clicking on the Reserve Now button you affirm that you have read and agree to the conditions of the booking form and the legal disclaimer that follows below this form.


Phone: International + 612 9979 9669 Fax: International + 61 (2) 9979 3463
email
:
Postal Address: Superyacht Crew Academy
PO Box 593, Newport, NSW, 2106, Australia.

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.

 

 

SITE MAP SUPERYACHT CREW ACADEMY

Welcome
The Location of the Superyacht Crew Academy Facilities
Contact SuperYacht Crew Academy
Crew Training Accommodation & Facilities
Club Sail

CAREERS ABOARD SUPERYACHTS

Frequently Asked Questions and hot tips for successful Superyacht Careers
Placement as crew aboard SuperYachts

Salaries for crews aboard megayachts
Interviews with professional superyacht captains

SUPERYACHT PROFESSIONAL CREW TRAINING COURSES

Professional deckhand training package - the Megayacht deck crew course
Steward/stewardess training for superyachts
Certification for Master of Yachts 200 tons (Coastal)
Certification for Master of Yachts 200 tons (offshore)
Certificatiion for Master of Yachts 200 tons (Ocean)
Fastrak courses for IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons (coastal)
Milebuilers for certification and course requirements
STCW95 training and certification
Boat Driving Course
Radio Operator/Communications Certificate
Marine Engine Training

SUPERYACHT RECREATIONAL CREW TRAINING COURSES

Recreational Courses by International Yachtmaster Training
Introduction to Sailing
Crew Certificate
Bareboat Captain/Skipper Certificate

INTERNET RESOURCES FOR SUPERYACHT CREWS

Put your link on this site - if it is important to superyacht crews
Superyacht Crew Blog
Superyacht Crew Internet Resources and websites


Specialists in Individual, Professional & Corporate Sail Training & Yacht Charter contact

Copyright © 1993-2005 Clubsail Pty Ltd