How To Become A Yacht Stewardess

by Vanya Chubatarova July 8, 2021

The yachting industry is notoriously hard to get a job. It's fun, it's exciting, and everyone wants to do it. From yacht stewardess training to having the right attitude - here are five ways you can secure a position for yourself.

Yacht Stewardess

What is a yacht stewardess?

This is an entry-level position in the world of yachting. In this role, you would deal with all the interior maintenance of the superyacht and provide the highest standard of hоѕрitаlity for owners and guests. You are the first touchpoint for guests in the exciting, fast-paced yachting industry.

What does a yacht stewardess do?

This can vary and depends on the size of the yacht. The standard stewardess role will involve cleaning crew mess, detailing, cleaning windows, serving guests, making drinks, and lots of polishing.

How to Become A Yacht Stewardess

Like any new position, having the relevant skills will make you more likely to get the job. Whether it be taking a yacht stewardess course or specific yacht stewardess training – your level of expertise will determine your success.

I have compiled five tips to help you become a yacht stewardess:

Have the right attitude
Pass an ENG1 medical
Complete STCW Training
Yacht stewardess training course
Go to a superyacht marina (depending on your location) and register online with all crew agents. You can also use social media platforms to look for a new job.

Have the right attitude

Of course, your competence and your knowledge of the yachting world come into play when trying to find a job. However, one of the major things captains look for is a good attitude. Specific attributes will help you thrive in this industry. I have outlined some of these attributes below:

Must be well presented and articulate
Must know how to take orders and use their initiative.
Must do everything with a positive attitude and a smile.
Must be able to work long hours without losing patience and getting too stressed

No matter how good your yacht stewardess CV is, I would not recommend this as a career if you do not have most of these qualities.

Pass ENG1 medical

The ENG1 medical is an examination by the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency). This is where a doctor will assess your ability to work and deem you worthy or not. Everyone on a yacht holds one of these.

Take STCW safety Training

STCW Basic Safety Training is another requirement in the yachting world. It is usually part of your yacht stewardess course training, and if you have it before applying for jobs, you will be more successful in getting a job. It stands for 'Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping', and you will learn everything from firefighting to sea survival.

Get yacht stewardess training

Showing extra qualifications not only demonstrates your willingness to learn but also your competency in this industry. It could be a good idea to take a dedicated yacht stewardess course to upskill and learn everything you need to find a job. Having something like this on your CV is excellent for captains to see.

Go to a superyacht marina

You have your yacht stewardess CV, and you've taken a yacht stewardess training course – so now it's time to find a boat. Going to the superyacht marinas and handing out your CV is a great way to find work.

Find a New Job Using Facebook

Facebook is a great free tool to connect directly to many private employers and decision makers. Here you can find a couple of Facebook groups you can join and find a yacht job.

Yacht Crew Recruitment For Private Employers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/890995567712307/

Yacht Jobs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/239411889867327/

SuperYacht Jobs and Crew
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2258415597510901/

SuperYacht Jobs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1808683392687591/

SuperYacht Crew Looking For A Job
https://www.facebook.com/groups/767403450026991/

Captains Looking For Yacht Crew
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1506610199573250/

Yachting Industry
https://www.facebook.com/groups/351811908813284/

Junior Yacht Crew
https://www.facebook.com/groups/983255258859510/

Super Yachts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/392311481125845/

Superyacht Industry
https://www.facebook.com/groups/341811249771811/

Yacht Crew Wanted
https://www.facebook.com/groups/338532096967628/

Yachting Jobs and Available Crew
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2139051886424517/