Stewardess Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Stewardess includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Performing preflight checks and ensuring the plane is well-equipped with emergency gear and enough food and drinks.
  • Assisting with the boarding process, greeting passengers, checking tickets, and helping passengers to find their seats.
  • Maintaining the cabin of the plane during flight, restocking supplies, and seeing to issues such as entertainment system malfunctions.
  • Preparing, offering, and serving meals, snacks, and drinks to passengers.
  • Assisting with the de-boarding processes in a timely and orderly manner.
  • Explaining emergency and safety procedures to passengers and ensuring all seat belts are fastened.
  • Directing evacuations and providing first aid in emergencies.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Stewardess duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Stewardess roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.