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Introduction to the Yachting Industry - Everything you need to know to get started in the Industry!
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Have you ever heard of working and travelling onboard some of the largest superyachts in the world?

In this course, we'll guide you through the essential qualifications, mindset, and resources needed to kickstart your career in the yachting industry. Discover insider tips on finding employment opportunities, necessary experience, and gain first-hand insights into the daily life of working on yachts, including navigating through different seasons and making the most out of this unforgettable experience.
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Teenagers (13-17 years old)
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New York
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I offer practical, career-oriented coaching for hospitality students, young professionals and future managers who want to better understand the reality of luxury hotel Food & Beverage operations.

My lessons can cover restaurant and banquet operations, service standards, wine knowledge, menu engineering, guest experience, labour productivity, cost control, budgeting, P&L analysis, business reviews, leadership, and interview preparation for luxury hotels.

The approach is highly practical. We can work from your school assignments, case studies, CV, interview questions, wine exams, operational problems, or real hotel scenarios. The objective is not only to understand theory, but to learn how decisions are actually made in a luxury hotel environment.

Typical topics include:

Hospitality operations and F&B management
Wine, service and sommelier fundamentals
Luxury service standards and guest experience
Food cost, beverage cost, labour cost and productivity
Budgeting, forecasting and monthly business review commentary
Banquets, restaurants, bars and in-room dining operations
Menu analysis and revenue optimization
CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation for hotel careers
Career strategy for students and young hospitality professionals

Lessons are adapted to your level, from hospitality students to junior managers preparing for their next step.
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