Steward/stewardess Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Steward/stewardess Do?
Stewards/stewardesses perform food and beverage service activities on all land, sea and air travel services.
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Where Do I Start?
Comply With Food Safety And Hygiene
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
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Skills You Need to Become a Steward/stewardess
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialComply With Food Safety And Hygiene skill
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
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EssentialGreet Guests skill
Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.
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EssentialHandle Customer Complaints skill
Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialMaintain Customer Service skill
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EssentialServe Food In Table Service skill
Provide food at the table whilst maintaining high level of customer service and food safety standards.
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Optional Skills (5 of 63 displayed)
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OptionalAir Transport Law knowledge
Know air transport laws and regulations. Due to the nature of aviation, knowledge of air transport laws partially overlaps with knowledge of international law.
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OptionalAirport Planning knowledge
Know airport planning for different types of aircrafts; use that information to mobilise resources and people in order to handle the aircrafts while they are in the airport.
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OptionalOn Board Hazards knowledge
Prevent on board (electrical) hazards and effectively deal with them should they occur; ensure safe embarkation and disembarkation of the vessel.
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OptionalVessel Safety Equipment knowledge
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of safety equipment used in vessels, including devices such as lifeboats, life rings, splash doors and fire doors, sprinkler systems, etc. Operate equipment during emergency …
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OptionalCommon Aviation Safety Regulations knowledge
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …
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OptionalHealth And Safety Measures In Transportation knowledge
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
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OptionalPhysical Parts Of The Vessel knowledge
Detailed knowledge of the different physical components of the vessel. Provide maintenance and care to ensure optimal operations.
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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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OptionalAnalyse Work-related Written Reports skill
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
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OptionalApply Transportation Management Concepts skill
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
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OptionalAssist Clients With Special Needs skill
Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.
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OptionalCommunicate Verbal Instructions skill
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
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OptionalDeal With Challenging Work Conditions skill
Deal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.
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OptionalDistribute Local Information Materials skill
Hand out leaflets, maps and tour brochures to visitors with information and tips about local sites, attractions and events.
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OptionalFollow Verbal Instructions skill
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
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OptionalGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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OptionalHandle Stressful Situations skill
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OptionalHandle Veterinary Emergencies skill
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
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OptionalHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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OptionalHelp To Control Passenger Behaviour During Emergency Situations skill
Know how to use life-saving equipment in emergency situations. Provide assistance if leakages, collisions or fires should occur, and support the evacuation of passengers. Know crisis and crowd management, and …
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OptionalIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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OptionalImplement Marketing Strategies skill
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
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OptionalImplement Sales Strategies skill
Carry out the plan to gain competitive advantage on the market by positioning the company's brand or product and by targeting the right audience to sell this brand or product …
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OptionalMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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OptionalManage Lost And Found Articles skill
Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners get them back in their possession.
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OptionalManage The Customer Experience skill
Monitor, create and oversee customer experience and perception of brand and service. Ensure pleasant customer experience, treat customers in a cordial and courteous manner.
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OptionalPerform Routine Flight Operations Checks skill
Perform checks before and during flight: conduct pre-flight and in-flight inspections of aircraft performance, route and fuel usage, runway availability, airspace restrictions, etc.
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OptionalPerform Services In A Flexible Manner skill
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OptionalProcess Customer Orders skill
Handle orders placed by customers. Receive the customer order and define a list of requirements, a working process, and a time frame. Execute the work as planned.
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OptionalProvide First Aid skill
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
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OptionalProvide Information To Passengers skill
Provide passengers with correct information in a polite and efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist physically challenged travellers.
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OptionalRead Stowage Plans skill
Read and comprehend content of stowage plans; basic knowledge of how to stow various types of cargo.
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OptionalShow Intercultural Awareness skill
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OptionalTolerate Stress skill
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OptionalUpsell Products skill
Persuade customers to buy additional or more expensive products.
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalAnswer Questions About The Train Transport Service skill
Respond to all questions customers may have about the transportation services on a train. The conductor should posses a broad range of knowledge on fares, schedules, train services, passwords or …
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OptionalAssist Passenger Embarkation skill
Assist passengers when they embark vessels, aircraft, trains and other modes of transport. Keep safety measures and procedures in mind.
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OptionalAssist Passengers In Emergency Situations skill
Assist train passengers in emergency situations, following specific procedures to ensure their safety; minimise the damage that unexpected situations may cause.
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OptionalAssist Passengers With Timetable Information skill
Listen to railway travellers and respond to their enquiries related to train times; read timetables to assist travellers with the planning of a trip. Identify in a timetable when a …
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OptionalBe Friendly To Passengers skill
Engage with passengers according to the expectations of contemporary social behaviour, the specific situation, and the code of conduct of the organisation. Communicate in a polite and clear way.
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OptionalCarry Out Pre-flight Duties skill
Check on-board safety equipment; ensure that the plane is clean; ensure that documents in the seat pockets are up to date; check if all meals and other required stock are …
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OptionalCheck Carriages skill
Check train carriages to ensure cleanliness before the start of a train journey. Ensure that on-board services and entertainment (if any) are functioning as required.
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OptionalCheck Passenger Tickets skill
Check passenger tickets and boarding passes upon entrance. Greet passengers and direct them to their seats or cabins.
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OptionalCommunicate Reports Provided By Passengers skill
Transmit information provided by passengers to superiors. Interpret passenger claims and follow up requests.
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OptionalConduct Full-scale Emergency Plan Exercises skill
Conduct and mobilise all efforts, support organisations, resources, and communications within the airport, to carry out prevention plan exercises in order to prepare and train airport personnel for real-life emergency …
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OptionalDeliver Outstanding Service skill
Provide outstanding customer service by exceeding customer expectations; establish reputation as an exceptional service provider.
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OptionalDemonstrate Emergency Procedures skill
Provide information on and demonstrate emergency procedures to passengers. Explain the use of emergency equipment and direct passengers to the nearest emergency exits.
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OptionalExecute Flight Plans skill
Listen to the briefing given by the captain or the crew manager; understand service requirements and apply the commissioned tasks in an appropriate manner.
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OptionalFacilitate Safe Disembarkation Of Passengers skill
Assist passengers when they leave the vessel, aircraft, train, or other mode of transport. Keep the safety measures and procedures in mind.
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OptionalHandle Guest Luggage skill
Manage, pack, unpack and store guest luggage on request.
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OptionalInspect Cabin Service Equipment skill
Inspect cabin service equipment, such as trolleys and catering equipment, and safety equipment such as life jackets, inflatable life rafts, first-aid kits, skiff emergency packs, emergency flashlights, and hand-held radios. …
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OptionalMaintain Stock Supplies For Guest Cabin skill
Keep supplies of toiletries, towels, bedding, linens and manage supplies meant for guest cabins.
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OptionalMaintain Vessel Safety And Emergency Equipment skill
Maintain and inspect all safety and emergency equipment such as life jackets, inflatable life rafts, flares, EPIRB, first-aid kits, AED, skiff emergency packs, emergency flashlights, and hand-held radios. Ensure that …
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OptionalOversee Guest Laundry Service skill
Ensure that guest laundry is collected, cleaned and returned to a high standard and in a timely fashion.
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OptionalPerform Small Vessel Safety Procedures skill
Implement emergency measures of health care to sick and injured on board, according to established procedures to minimise potential injuries or illnesses.
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OptionalPrepare Flight Reports skill
Prepare reports showing flight departure and arrival locations, passenger ticket numbers, food and drink inventories, condition of cabin equipment, and potential problems encountered by passengers.
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OptionalPrepare Mixed Beverages skill
Make a range of mixed alcoholic drinks, such as cocktails and long drinks and non-alcoholic drinks according to the recipes.
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OptionalPrepare Simple Meals On Board skill
Prepare simple meals using healthy ingredients; work hygienically.
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OptionalProvide Food And Beverages skill
Provide people with food and drink during trip, a flight, an event, or any other occurrence.
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OptionalSell Souvenirs skill
Exchange souvenirs for money by displaying them in an attractive way and communicating with customers.
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OptionalService Rooms skill
Offer room service and, where appropriate, service public areas, including cleaning surfaces, bathrooms, replacing linen and towels and restocking guest items.
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OptionalUse Riverspeak To Communicate skill
Use Riverspeak to communicate in technical and nautical terms.
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