UKSA, the leading maritime education and training charity, is today announcing a new and exclusive collaboration with the team behind award-winning – The Little Gloster Restaurant and Rooms, a famed Isle of Wight bolthole run by Ben and Holly Cooke.
As a result of the new partnership, UKSA has launched two new facilities in its training centre, a fully equipped cabin/dining room, alongside the superyacht galley and laundry room, giving students a comprehensive superyacht simulation experience.
Superyacht Hospitality course
The collaboration will see Ben and Holly run the SY interior training of the students that have signed up for the immersive twenty one day UKSA Superyacht course, who have developed their own in-depth coursework, going above and beyond the newly updated IAMI GUEST syllabus.
Students will leave fully appreciating the attention to detail expected onboard 7-star luxury vessels, which will set them apart from other international candidates applying for the same roles.
What will be covered
Over their time with Ben and Holly, they will be introduced to the world of high end hospitality including Wine and Cocktail Appreciation (including Practical and Theory based learning), Laundry and Housekeeping Skills, Event Planning, Service Skills (including Silver Service), Floristry and The Little Gloster’s Super Yacht 101 – a super yacht service philosophy developed by The Little Gloster for the course specifically, as well as other practical essentials to succeed with onboard employment. Students also receive qualifications including Food Safety, Fire Prevention and First Aid.
Chris Frisby, Director of Training and Operations at UKSA, comments,
“The new collaboration with Ben and Holly further enhances our course and gives students a unique and rounded learning experience from experienced hospitality experts.
“The world’s most luxurious superyachts require the very best crew, and we believe this new collaboration will give our students the edge.”
Holly comments,
“We are absolutely delighted to begin a new collaboration with UKSA and impart our knowledge of the luxury hospitality sector to students. Crew will be expected to deliver exceptional levels of service and focus on the finer details, setting themselves apart from the competition.
“Our aim is for students to leave the course, brimming with confidence and the skills to step aboard their first super yacht with the right attitude and skillset to succeed.
“It’s not just about making a great cappuccino; it’s about making the perfect cappuccino.”
News shared by Chloe Buchanan on behalf of UKSA. Ed
