Chief Steward(ess) in United States

Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Leading & supervising a team of two (2^nd & 3^rd Stewardess)

Overseeing all aspects of interior operations: guests service, housekeeping & laundry

Planning & executing table settings, theme events and guest experiences

Managing all interior inventories, stock control, provisioning & budgets

Handling the vessel’s accounts and financial reporting (monthly credit cards)

Collaborating with other departments for seamless day-to-day operations

Ideal Candidate:

Female only (due to cabin arrangements)

Minimum of one -two years experience as Chief Stewardess on similar size vessels or larger

Strong leadership & communication skills

Proven service background, ideally with charter experience

Creative flair in table settings, event plannings and guest experience

Excellent accounting/financial management skills

Solid wine knowledge, WSET Certification or similar preferred

GUEST Purser Certification preferred

Fluent in English both written and verbal

Written solid verifiable references of past employment as Chief Stewardess 

Mandatory Requirements:

STCW valid for at least nine months

ENG1 valid for at least six months

Food & Hygiene Level 2

Vaid B1/B2 visa for at least one year or US Passport/Green Card

Seamans Discharge Book

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)

• STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
• ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
• Drivers License

G.U.E.S.T Program - Interior Qualifications (or equivalent)

• G.U.E.S.T III Management CoC Yacht Chief Steward(ess)
• G.U.E.S.T IV Purser CoC Yacht Chief Steward(ess)

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET ®) Qualifications

• WSET Award in Wines Level 2

Food & Hygiene Qualifications

• Food Hygiene (HABC Level 2)