Program

This immersive week in a Palace will allow you to acquire all required skills for a career enhancement in the yachting industry. This unique program is relying on operational and academic courses like grooming standards, luxury attitude, housekeeping best practices & art of silver service.

Cultivate a “palace attitude” in luxury hotels and four or five-star establishments. Adopt service postures suitable for high-end or luxury venues. Set the standard for luxury and quality service. Develop empathy, promote smiles, and practice tact and grace. Handle difficult situations with demanding clients.

The art of luxury through appearance and hygiene: personal care, hairstyling, makeup, nail care, clean shaving or beard grooming, overall hygiene, perfume application, tattoo coverage, uniform cleanliness.

Become a knowledgeable expert in table service by refining the standards worthy of a Palace maître d’hôtel. The MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) will teach you how to segment the customer journey in order to master the art of table setting, etiquette, intercultural norms, as well as various techniques of English-style table service with guéridon carving (fish, poultry, meat, etc.).

This training will enable you to expand your skills as a housekeeper and adapt them to the expectations of demanding clientele. Topics covered include cleaning various spaces and surfaces, ironing, sewing, linen management, creating VIP setups, mastering the art of floral arrangements, and implementing checklist controls.

Depending on the level of client expectations, this training, ranging from half a day to two full days, will cover the key aspects of the bar industry. It includes mastering bar equipment, classic and non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as the art of lighting a cigar.

This training will provide the technical skills and tools necessary to fulfill the role of a sommelier. It covers general oenology knowledge, wine bottle opening techniques such as decanting or sabrage, recommendations for food and wine pairing, and cellar management.

Through various role-playing exercises, students with managerial aspirations will learn a range of tools to act as a “modern” manager while motivating, supervising, and providing guidance to their teams. This module also improve communication skills, team-building and how to manage stress.

This module allows chefs to develop their specific skills, including modules such as Japanese cuisine (sushi, nigiri, rolls…), molecular cuisine, gastronomy, vegan cuisine, and pastry.

If you wish to enhance your skills in massage techniques, this module allows you to acquire specific techniques such as Ayurvedic massage, Californian massage, Balinese massage, Swedish massage, and reflexology.