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Dilien Viljoen

@dilienviljoen

Experienced Chief Stewardess with Luxury Hospitality Background

Fort Lauderdale, United States
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About

I am an experienced Chief Stewardess with a solid foundation in luxury hospitality. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am known for my professionalism and adaptability. I am passionate about long-term career growth in the yachting industry and contributing to a positive, team-driven atmosphere onboard.

Personal Details

GenderFemale

Career Objective

Seeking a long-term Chief Stewardess or Second Stewardess position on a 35M-60M yacht where I can utilize my experience in private and charter yachts to bring value and support to a busy yacht program.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy staying active through running, squash, paddle tennis, and daily fitness routines. I'm also passionate about exploring new cuisines, cultures, and languages.

Experience

Chief Stewardess

Mar 2025 - Jul 2025
M/Y Phoenix

Managed 5 state cabins and supervised 2nd Stewardess. Oversaw interior organization and provisioning throughout a 5-week shipyard refit period. Executed weekend Owner trips, providing lunches, cocktail parties, and five-star service. Trained and mentored the 2nd Stewardess to maintain high interior standards. Responsible for all interior accounting and crew provisioning.

Chief Stewardess

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025
M/Y Alandrea

Managed all aspects of the interior department, including housekeeping, guest service, provisioning, and event coordination. Hosted 5–12 guests per trip, with durations ranging from 7 to 14 days. Acted as the primary liaison between guests and crew.

Sole Stewardess

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
M/Y Grandeur

Joined vessel during 4-month yard period, managing inventory systems and coordination of day workers. Oversaw interior detailing, housekeeping, laundry, and overall organization. Executed provisioning, galley prep, and full meal service.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
Food Hygiene Level II
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

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