Elevate Your Services Standards to the Levels Required for Superyacht / Mega-Yacht Employment
Learn the basics of yachts and the life aboard. Work on the attention to detail expected by yacht captains, yacht owners, charter guests and yacht management companies. The standards and techniques taught within the Superyacht Hospitality – IAMI GUEST Certified Introduction Course are applicable internationally and on yachts, both power & sail. . It is suggested for students to also look at doing the MCA IYT Rib Master.
IAMI GUEST Yacht Junior Stewardess Certificate of Competency (CoC) will help you start your career in the superyacht industry with one of the most sought-after interior qualifications worldwide. The IAMI GUEST Yacht Junior Stewardess Certificate of Competency (CoC) is the industry benchmark for entry-level stewardesses, giving you the skills, confidence, and credibility to step on board and perform from day one.
To obtain this certification, candidates are required to successfully complete the following GUEST-accredited modules:
GUEST Introduction to Yachting & Yachting Life
GUEST Basic Wine, Bartending & Mixology
GUEST Basic Food Service
GUEST Basic Housekeeping & Laundry
In addition, candidates must also hold:
STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW 10)
Food Safety & Hygiene at Sea – Level II
This certification provides a strong foundation in professional yacht interior operations, ensuring candidates are fully prepared to meet the high standards of the modern superyacht industry.
CLASSROOM:
10 Students (max)
Day 1 and Day 2 – Introduction to Yachting & Yachting Life
Demographics of the yachting sector, its sub-divisions & relevant Industries
Professional yacht CV presentation, & job search etiquette
Employment contracts, SEAS, & salary expectations
Life at sea as a crew member
Yacht orientation & seamanship terminology
Ethical code of conduct / yacht standing orders
Roles of each department & duties of crew positions
Onboard hierarchy & chain of command
Onboard standards of personal presentation & hygiene
Etiquette & behaviours as a crew member
Yacht standards for attention to detail
Importance of communication & communication styles
Etiquette of meeting & interacting with guests
Diversities & differences of cultures & behaviours
Maintaining personal health & wellbeing & how to find support
Responsibilities of employers & crew for health & safety in the maritime industry
Day 3 – Basic Wine, Bartending & Mixology
Awareness of the world of wine
Regions & grapes of the world
Basic principles of professional wine service
Onboard wine storage
Main spirits & classic service for spirits
Using the required tools for cocktail making
Techniques of cocktail preparation & presentation
Day 4 – Basic Food & Beverage Service
Principles of guest food & beverage service
Standards of presentation & etiquette
Different food service styles & techniques
Introduction to food & beverage yacht service
Preparation of mise en place for onboard service areas
