Yacht steward(ess) or the stew

Rewarding Yacht Crew Work for Those with A Passion For Details
Do you think you have the skills to be a yacht steward(ess)? The yacht steward(ess) (or "the stew") maintains the cleanliness of the ship's interior and services guests aboard the yacht. Responsibilities include daily meticulous cleaning of the entire interior, including all guest and common areas, cleaning the cabins (including the bathrooms, popularly known as "heads and beds"), serving meals, doing laundry, etc.

Interior yacht crew work is rewarding, but you must be discreet, polite and professional.

Entry Level Yacht Steward(ess):

Service background
Some working background, longevity and yacht steward(ess) training a plus
Pleasant attitude
Professional appearance
STCW 95 training

Mid-level Yacht Steward(ess):

All of the above
Waitress/Waiter
Basic mixology/Bartender
Interior cleaning and sanitation
Accounting
Experience and training as a yacht steward(ess)

Yacht Steward(ess) Supervisor:

All of the above
More experience
Organization skills
Provisioning
Flower arranging/Table settings
Computer skills

Chief Steward(ess):

All of the above
Minimum 2 years experience of yacht crew work, managing at least 2 stews
Advanced knowledge of:
Food garnishing/presentation/flower arrangements/table settings
Cleaning products, stain removal, care of fine linens, laundry
Inventory control
Provisioning
Accounting
Valet services
Wines
Always a plus: languages and first hand knowledge of areas traveled. Caribbean, Mediterranean, New England, Bahamas, South Pacific, etc. Location: Worldwide

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