Hayley Meggs

Responsible for creating high quality, nutritious meals.

Maintained food health and safety.

High standard of Hygiene practiced after every meal service.

Successfully met all dietary requirements for all guests and crew onboard. Menus were inclusive of keto, coeliac, lactose intolerant and vegan.

Produced menus that changed daily, focusing on using seasonal produce.

Excellent time management skills a must as I was required to help with sail changes on deck and docking procedures.

Bulk pre preparation of lunch and dinner meals for race crew competing in a 600 nautical mile race.

Maintained well organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and implementation of stock control.

Adhered to budget guidelines.

Liased with Owner and Captain on a daily basis for menu planning.

Provisioning carried out in remote areas throughout Europe and the Caribbean.

Maintained clean and organized areas throughout the venue, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Developed a strong rapport with members and customers, leading to repeat business.

Kept all function areas spotless at all times for daily viewings and events.

Set up and pack down of events.

Confident running events solo or in teams.

Handled, poured and served alcoholic beverages while maintaining RSA and venue standards.

Opened and closed venue completing necessary checklists for smooth daily operations.

Managing and putting away deliveries of stock.

Takes direction well from senior staff but also

self motivated.

Assisted in training new f&b attendants on company policies and procedures.

Led coffee training with new employees.

Safe and hygienic handling of food during service.

Kitchen hand when the chef's were understaffed.

Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.

Sole Stewardess in charge of the interior of a luxury 33m sailing yacht.

Keeping inventory of everything onboard, uniforms, linens, crockery, glassware, tableware guest items etc...

Ordering of supplies.

Provisioning for guest and crew beverages and snacks on and off charter.

Delivering a high standard of service from breakfast to dinner either while sailing, motoring or at anchor.

Exceptional laundry skills.

Fantastic time management skills between laundry, service and cleaning of cabins.

Assisting the captain on deck when interior duties were completed off charter.

Supported crew members during high-pressure situations, maintaining professionalism under all circumstances.

Ensured safety and comfort of guests onboard yacht.

The yachts clientele and crew confidentiality maintained at all times.

Crewing responsibilities.

Seafaring safety and first aid trained.