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International Yatch Training

Professional : Professional Superyacht Hospitality

In Association with Gerards - Perfecting the Art of Receiving Guests.

Day 1 The Superyacht Industry

  • Number & types of yachts
  • Flag State Registrations
  • Private and Commercial Yachts
  • STCW & Nautical Qualification
  • MCA (British Coastguard)
  • Chain of Command
  • Rank & Position
  • Resumes / Interviewing
  • Crew Agreements
  • Personal Appearance & Hygiene
  • Rules Onboard
  • Nautical / Military Time
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Guest Arrival
  • Preference Forms
  • Seamanship
  • Basic Safety
  • VHF Radio
  • Phonetic Alphabet
  • Nautical Terminology & Vessel Familiarisation

Day 2 Bar/Wine & Food Service Theory

  • Bartending Terminology
  • Cocktail Garnishes
  • Bar Equipment
  • Bar Inventory
  • Liquors
  • Brandy
  • Liqueurs
  • Fortified & Aromatized Wines
  • Beverage Provisioning
  • Serving Wine
  • Wine Bottle Shapes
  • Decanting Wine
  • Wine Temperatures
  • Pouring Wine
  • Wine with Food
  • Matching Wine & Food
  • Wine Lables
  • Champagne Service
  • Pre-dinner checklist
  • Styles of Service
  • Serving Tips
  • Serving Order
  • Formal Meal Sequence
  • Proper Clearing Order
  • Proper Use of Utensils
  • Placement of Used Flatware
  • Place Settings
  • Various Utensils
  • Napkin Folding - practical
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Various Diets (veg, kosher,etc.)
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Cheese Service
  • Caviar Service
  • Cigar Service
  • In-Cabin Service
  • Turn Down Service

Day 3 Bar/Wine & Food Service Practical

  • Bartending
  • Bar Equipment
  • Liquors
  • Brandy
  • Liqueurs
  • Fortified & Aromatized Wines
  • Serving Wine
  • Wine Bottle Shapes
  • Decanting Wine
  • Pouring Wine
  • Champagne Service
  • Table Place Settings
  • Various Utensils

Coordinate with local restaurant and spirits supplier/distributor to aid with instruction & practical application

Day 4 Interior Detailing / Laundry

  • Cleaning without Guests Onboard
  • Cleaning with Guests Onboard
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Caring for Stemware
  • Caring for China
  • Polishing Silver
  • Bed Making - practical
  • Laundry & Stain Removal

Perhaps coordinate with local hotel to aid with instruction on cleaning & practical application of bedmaking

Day 5 Special Skills

  • Flower Arranging - practical
  • Fruit Baskets
  • Daily Duties
  • Review Culinary Terms
  • Review “How to Clean Things A to Z"

Final Written Exam

Coordinate with local florist to aid with instruction on flower arranging & practical application