Crew profiles are short professional bios of each crew member onboard. The reason behind them is to provide a human connection between the client and the vessel. After all, no matter how luxurious the boat is, the crew makes it all worth it.
As a Chief Stew, you will likely be in charge of writing the crew profiles. These bios will be shared with the yacht charter brokers or management company and used in the vessel Welcome Guest Book, specifically if you work on a Charter Yacht.
Grab the MKSB Welcome Guest Book Templates here.
Alright, let's talk about how to write them. The first thing you need to do is gather your content; this means either having a one-on-one conversation with the crew members or having a copy of their CVs. You want to ensure you have essential information like:
Photo
Position
Name
Place of birth
Time onboard or in the industry
Personal qualities
Professional accomplishments
Hobbies or personal accomplishments
Once you have this information, the creative part of the process begins. When writing, keep it short, no more than five sentences when possible. This allows the reader to be engaged. I also suggest keeping it light and fun. Forget trying to sound like a British English professor; don't use long, grammatically correct sentences. This will only bore your client and stop them from reading the profiles.
Here are two examples:
Stewardess /Masseus- Sara Lopez
Sara was born in Mexico and has been in the industry for three years. She is passionate about spreading health and consciousness everywhere she goes; being a certified yoga instructor and holistic practitioner allows her to share these passions with our guests. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and connecting with nature. It's always her pleasure to make people happy & comfortable. With her experience in the hospitality industry and enthusiasm, Sara goes the extra mile to ensure guests have a wonderful time onboard M/Y Yachts Mermaids, leaving guests with extraordinary and memorable experiences.
Or you can try a different format:
Sam Wilson
Position: Head Chef
Sam was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Initially, Sam went to university to study nursing, but he quickly changed career paths after realizing his love for cooking. Sam started working in local restaurants and began his studies to become a successful Chef.
He left New Zealand to work in some of the UK's most prestigious restaurants. In 2009, he transitioned to the yacht industry, combining his love for travel and international cuisine. Chef Sam integrates health and nutrition into his meals, using organic produce wherever possible. In the future, he would like to open his own business, providing guilt-free fast food for people leading busy lifestyles.
Nationality: New Zealand
Languages: English
Previous Yachts: M/Y Luz 115m, M/Y K 46m, M/Y Sun 85m, M/Y Mar 55m
Interests: Jujitsu, Martial Arts, Photography, Horse riding, Surfing, Hunting, and Nutrition
Have fun creating the profiles, and if, by any chance, writing is not your thing, don't forget you have other crew members on your team with unique skills. I am sure one of them is good at writing. Ask for help. Or you can always use Grammarly, to support your grammar which I highly recommend using either way.
If you are running short on time, grab my Welcome Guest Book and Crew profile templates. All it requires is to add the info of the yacht and crew members, and you are good to go! Get them here.
