A cruise ship crew member is responsible for ensuring passengers have a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience while at sea. Roles can vary widely, including hospitality (such as waiters, housekeeping, and bartenders), entertainment (such as performers and activity organisers), and technical positions (such as engineers and deck crew). Crew members live and work on the ship for the duration of their contract, often working long hours with scheduled time off. This career is ideal for those who enjoy travel, meeting new people, and working in a dynamic team environment. Training is usually provided on the job, and previous experience in hospitality or customer service is often beneficial.
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Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
Travelling around the world, your job will range from cooking for the ship's company on board warships or Royal Marines on land operations, to serving a fine dining experience to politically influential VIPs and Royalty. Responsibility for ordering, receiving, and accounting for provisions to sustain the menus you write ashore and at sea.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
Not only will you become part of the Silent Service, the highly specialised team at the forefront of our nation’s defence, you’ll also embark on a catering career like no other, where you’ll cook for the boat’s crew as well as deliver high end front of house service to visiting VIPs and royalty when the submarine is in port.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
CREME DE LA CREME ATELIER
( Added 07 Jul 2025 - 4 positions available )
You will be working in a fresh bagel bar operation and assisting with the occasional functions at another venue on the same street. This will give you insight and experience in two different types of hospitality retail environments. An on-demand service and pre-planned special occasion functions. This variety should help to keep things interesting.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 23 Jul 2026
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