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Melissa Dillon

@meldillon

Experienced Chief Stewardess in Luxury Yachting

Sydney, Australia
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
Chief Stew+1
50-59m+2
Rotational

About

With many years of experience in hospitality, from hotels to catering, chalets and fine dining, my guest services are fine tuned. My yachting experience has propelled me to the next level of customer service. I have a keen eye for detail and enjoy providing anticipatory guest service. I am looking for a program that allows me to continue learning and growing, whilst offering a healthy and enjoyable environment and a platform for longevity.

Personal Details

Age36 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceAustralia

Career Objective

I am interested in securing a position on board a charter M/Y ranging from 45-70M, with an established program that fosters growth and development of skills in a positive work environment.

Passports

Australia

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Yoga, running, snowboarding, baking, watersports, diving, crocheting

Experience

Chief Stewardess

Current
Mar 2022 - Present
M/Y Santosh

Joined M/Y Santosh finishing a yard period. In this time I implemented on and off charter procedures, organised and inventoried all areas of interior ready for the season. Led the junior stew on service and housekeeping during busy charter season. Provisioned for crew and guests, organised bookings. Planned for yard periods and over saw contractrors.

Chief Stewardess

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
M/Y Grade I

In charge of interior team of three. Established worklists, schedules and procedures. Provisioned for charters, updated inventories, maintained the interior, led second and third stew on service, organized any reservations and preferences the guests may require, help the chef prepare crudité.

Temp Stewardess

Mar 2021 - May 2021
M/Y Laurel

Joined the program for a weeks charter as a floater. Duties included house keeping, table settings, service and pantry duties. Off charter, helped with all the daily duties, detailed the guest galley, detailing guest cabins, inventories and provision lists.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Open Water Diver
Food Hygiene

Languages

EnglishNative