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Migné Esterhuizen

@migne.esterhuizen

Experienced stewardess

Kareeberg Local Municipality, South Africa
Available in < 1 week
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Chief Stew+2

About

I am seeking a stewardess role on a luxury motoryacht, exceeding 40m, where I can challenge myself and build longevity, as my previous roles have been mostly seasonal. Having been in the yachting industry since 2022, I've had the chance to rotate through all interior areas, gaining invaluable skills that I'm excited to continue developing on my next vessel, learning from more experienced stewardesses along the way.

Personal Details

Age25 years
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

I am looking to join a vessel where I can gain longevity, as most of my previous contracts were seasonal. Furthermore, I’d like to learn more from more experienced crew and grow within the industry as I’d like to step up as Chief Stewardess in the future.

Passports

South Africa

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy exploring the world, reading fiction and self-help books, scuba diving, hiking, sketching, boxing, and kayaking.

Experience

Third Stewardess

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
M/Y Big Fish

Heavy usage, owner trips for 3 months at a time, with new guests joining every 7-10 days while traveling through remote areas. Long passages inbetween trips with very little downtime. 3-month Shipyard period in Brisbane, Australia. Breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner service (Family style and plated). Table setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner: General and theme nights. Bar setup for aperitivos. Event planning and birthday party setups. Packing for and assisting with beach setups. Rotation through Laundry, Housekeeping & Service. Maintaining interior, implementing new systems and re-organizing during two month shipyard period. Detailing all interior areas. Laundry for guests and crew: Specific garment cleaning, stain treating, ironing, steaming, precise folding techniques, bed linen. Turnups, turndowns and general housekeeping during boss trips. Laundry and crew mess stock keeping and provisioning for crew and laundry. Stowing for long passages, winterising boat for shipyard and boat setup after shipyard period. Watch lookout.

Chief Stewardess

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
M/Y Musha

Originally appointed as Second Stewardess and later as Chief Stewardess. Seven busy guest trips comprising of 6 guests each with short turnovers, cruising Italy and South of France. Wine service. Breakfast, lunch and dinner service for up to 12 guests (Family style and plated). Table setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner and aperitivos. Training second stewardess in service, housekeeping and laundry. Preparing and setting Musha up for the summer season during Shipyard and winterising Musha at the end of the season.

Service Stewardess

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
M/Y Yas

Had a live-aboard VIP owner representative for 2 months while docked in South of France. Serving two course meals (Silver service, plated, Family style). Dinner table set-up in accordance to the menu. Silver service and synchronised service training. Training Junior stewardesses. Managing inventory of refreshments and snacks (guest and crew), and crew toiletries. General upkeep and cleaning of all guest areas. Polishing silver and glass guest items. Developing provisioning lists. Guest area set-up training. Responsible for cleaning crew areas and crew mess duties.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
Open Water Diver
BA Interior Design
Food Hygiene Level II

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

5 references

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