Work and train for Super yacht work

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Book our Professional Super Yacht Steward and Stewardess training courses in the Uk or the South of France. Exclusive to the Bespoke Bureau and Abacus & March we have Old Morley Hall in Norfolk as  our training venue which is a stately home, as well as out Villa in Antibes, Framce. Here we offer you the chance to train in this exclusive environment so you can learn ‘on the job’ – what better way to assist you in gaining the skills needed for employment on board luxury world-travelling super and mega yachts.
Our 5 day training course and accommodation packages start from £900, and include:
 5 day professional Super Yacht Steward/ess Training Course
Daily buffet lunch
4 nights amazing accommodation at Sunnybank
Full colour page training manual
It may be helpful for you to have a look at http://www.dockwalk.com, and http://www.thecrewreport.com, both of these are yachting websites exclusively for crew members of super and mega yachts. Here you can immerse yourself in the world of the ‘yachtie’, watch videos of crew members and hear their views and experiences in the super yacht industry. On the website http://www.superyachtjobs.com you will find a list of jobs available for junior stewards and stewardesses, which you will be able to apply for once you have completed your training with us. Once the full course is completed you will be placed on our recruitment books and put forward for jobs we have available, as well as joining recruitment agencies worldwide.
One pre-requisite for working on board super yachts is the completion of the full STCW-95 Basic Safety Training certification. This is a 5 day course made up of 4 modules: Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Fire Fighting and Elementary First Aid. It will significantly increase your chances of securing employment onto a super yacht if you have this STCW-95 certification, and it is recommended you complete this before beginning your yachting career.
If you are interested in taking part in one of our training courses, please contact us on sara@bespokebureau.com or 00442031670925 to book and pay. You will then be sent further information about what to bring with you to the course.
Forthcoming 5 day Professional Super Yacht Steward/ess Training Course dates:

Our well respected partner If you would like to find or book your ideal Yacht interior service course then please contact us on  +44 (0) 2031670925  or sara@bespokebureau.com for a full calendar of our courses Our courses fill up quickly so please be quick.

	Course dates 2013 Duration:  5 days Start dates:  Every Monday from 22nd Apr – 24th Jun and every Monday from 2nd Sep – 11th Nov 2013. Location:  Antibes, France Cost:  €975.00

The 5 Day Professional Super Yacht Steward/essTraining Course is made up of the following modules:
INTRODUCTION TO YACHTING AND THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL SUPER YACHT STEWARD/ESS
 Pros and cons of the super yacht industry
 STCW 95 Basic Safety training course information
 The life of a Steward/ess – watch videos and listen to the experiences of super
yacht crew members
 Junior steward/ess, 2nd steward/ess and chief steward/ess roles & job
descriptions, and salary expectations
 Crew uniform
 What you do when guests come on board
 Super yacht crew hierarchy
SUPER YACHT INDUSTRY INFORMATION
 The difference between charter and private yachts
 The behaviour of crew – on and off the vessel
 What you can expect in your cabin
 Itineraries, yachting seasons
 B1/B2 visa requirements
 Crew houses
 ENG 1 crew medical certificate
 Contracts and Medical insurance
 Salary and tax
SILVER SERVICE
 Distinguish between many varying types of cutlery, and learn their uses
 Learn and practice table setting layouts – from basic to more formal
 Learn which types of glassware to use during meal service, and where to place it
 Learn other service styles: American service, French Service, Gueridon Service,
Family service and Russian service
 The order of serving during meals
 The correct way to silver serve your guests
 Clearing basics
 Coffee service
 Wine service
TABLE ART AND NAPKIN FOLDING
 Learn what it takes to expertly decorate a formal dining table for your guests
 Practice using a variety of objects to create a perfect themed setting
YACHT TERMINOLOGY AND BASIC NAVIGATION
 Yacht orientation and useful yacht terminology
LAUNDRY AND HOUSEKEEPING TO SUPER YACHT STANDARDS
 Detail cleaning – spend each morning on the training course cleaning
bedrooms and remaking beds here at Sunnybank – exactly as you will do
on board the super yachts
 Learn the art of towel and toilet roll folding
 Laundry specifics – crew uniform and guest clothing, ironing and folding
sheets, napkins and tablecloths – each day you will have a selection of
guest sheets to iron, just as you will do once on board
 Interior maintenance – including the care and
maintenance of silver and brass
 Provisioning
 Procedures of stowing a yacht for passage
WINE APPRECIATION
 A qualified wine expert will guide you through an array of wine varieties from
around the world, showing the techniques to help you develop your palate
 Learn the best wines to complement the meals you will be serving, enabling
you to select the perfect wine for your guests every time
 After a short test you will gain a certificate to add to your super yacht portfolio
 Leave with a 40+ page foundation wine course training manual to
complement your continuous learning whilst on board your first super yacht
SPECIALITY COFFEE MAKING, BAR TENDING AND COCKTAIL MAKING
 How to use percolator, stove top espresso pot, French press and automatic coffee machines
 Differentiate between different types of espresso coffees
 Learn how to steam milk to create the perfect cappuccino and latte
 The items needed to expertly equip your on-board bar
 Practice making fabulous cocktails for your guests
CV PREPARATION, INTERVIEWING AND YACHT CREW AGENCIES
 Super yacht CV’s explained
 What captains and crew agencies expect to see in a perfect CV
 The perfect photo
 How to join the various yacht crewing agencies worldwide
 Dock-walking and day working – where to go and what will be expected of you
 Your first interview and questions to ask
 Leave this module with a CV to the standards required of the super yacht crew
agencies, as well as having joined numerous agencies throughout the course
Find work on a super yacht with us:
Once you have worked on board one yacht and got that bit of experience under your belt, the world really is your oyster. You can get up close and personal with the rich and famous and meet some really fantastic people, and live the life of your dreams. There is no denying that it can be hard work, but the rewards are fabulous.
Once you are a super yacht crew member the opportunities that are presented to you are far greater than you could imagine, so whether you are looking for a gap year, seasonal or permanent position packed with excitement, adventure and a large salary, I can guarantee the yachting industry is for you.