Your Yachting CV (Curriculum Vitae) is most likely the first point of contact a superyacht has with you. Therefore, putting together the Perfect Yachting CV is essential. After all, it’s your personal sales pitch to the Captain or Head Of Department looking to hire you!   A Yachting CV differs significantly from a land-based CV. It features maritime […]

Are you wondering what courses you need to work as a yacht stew? What will you learn from a stewardess course? Will doing a yacht stew course guarantee you a junior stew role? If these questions have been on your mind and you’ve been debating whether or not to do Interior Superyacht training, read on. […]

Your first charter onboard is always a daunting one. It’s an experience you won’t forget and can often feel like a blur with each day rolling into the next. As a first-time junior stewardess, there are ways you can prepare for your first charter which will, in turn, boost your overall confidence. From procedures to […]

The best times to find a job in yachting to give you the best chance at scoring work! 1. At an international event such as a boat show 2. When the yachts are in season 3.  When there’s a change over of crew (generally at the start and end of a season) All of these […]

When you’re searching for yacht jobs online as a stewardess or deckhand you may have seen jobs advertised as rotational or 3:1 or 2:1 and a lot of questions have popped up around these jobs. So in the blog, we will get clear on what rotational jobs are, how they work, why they are sought […]

Are you wondering what crew training you need to work on yacht? What qualifications are required for a stewardess?  From the STCW and ENG1 Medical to The Food Safety Hygiene Level 2 and Interior Stewardess Training. There are lots of training courses to work on a yacht, some are required and some are extra’s which […]

When you’re first starting in the yachting industry everything feels foreign and as a Junior stewardess, there are so many new things to learn.  In this episode, I run over housekeeping do’s and don’ts which will help you to gain more knowledge about what to do and what not to do a yacht stew on […]

The “Must Know” Skills Guide To Help You Better Prepare For A New Yacht Stew Role At Sea – How to build up your stewardess skills (all things you can practice at home)– My favourite cocktail recipe which gets raving reviews from guests– Housekeeping, laundry and service skills to help boost your confidence Grab the […]

DO’S OF TABLE SERVICE Give yourself one hour to set the table- start with the table decorations in the centre, followed by table place settings and then glassware and always use white gloves when setting. Then you can set your side tables (mise-en-place), and organise your pantry, Pantry prep is just as crucial to ensure […]

As a yacht stewardess, you need to be service savvy and understand a broad range of service styles. As a chief stew, you need to be able to identify when different service styles are required and adjust them to suit the guest’s needs.  Remember most services onboard are bespoke so they are tailored to the […]