If you are looking to progress into the position of 2nd Steward/ess on a large yacht, or Chief Steward/ess on a smaller yacht, this is a perfect course to consider!
SYSA Chief Steward/ess Course
2 Days – R 5 000.00
**For maximum benefit, a minimum of two years’ experience as a Steward/ess on board yacht is required to complete this course:
Course Syllabus Includes:
- The Role of Chief Steward/ess on Board
- Interviewing for a Chief Steward/ess Position
- Website as part of an Interview Tool
- Crew Agents
- Chief Steward/ess Contract
- Hiring and Interviewing Steward/esses
- Writing of a Steward/ess Training File
- How to keep Steward/esses motivated and organized
- Effective Communication
- Worldwide Provisioning
- Medical Inventories, Guest Information, Crew Information
- Guest Preference Sheets/Cheat Sheets
- Flowers and Flower Orders
- Advanced Cleaning
- Guest Welcome Folders
- Writing Crew Profiles
- Guest Activities in Caribbean
- Guest Activities in Mediterranean
- Formal and Informal Table Settings with tasteful Embellishments
- Entertainment Planning and Silver Service
- Buffets, Parties, Picnics, Theme Ideas
- Communication with Chef
- Menus
- Wine Provisioning and Storage
- Matching Food and Wine
- Champagne Service
- Stocking the Bar
- Popular Alcoholic Beverages
- Glassware on Board
- Steward/ess Scheduling with Guests on Board
- Packing and Unpacking for Guests
- Amenities offered to Guests
- Organizational Methods for extensive libraries or books, music and films
- Convenience and safety in storing provisions
- Budgets
- Inventories
- Shopping list templates
- Crew Uniforms
- Purchasing and Care of Fine Serviceware and Linens
- Maintenance Schedules on board
- Setting up a yacht for a Boat Show or Prospective Buyers
- Dealing with Dayworkers
- Dealing with Chandlers and Suppliers
- Further Chief Steward/ess Qualifications
- Collection of Helpful Books
- What to leave behind when you leave a yacht
- Shipyard Projects/New Builds
- Dealing with Customs/Visa issues on board
- ISPS/ISM
- Crossings – Preparation and Stowing
For any details: Contact isobel@sysa.co.za
