A cruise ship crew member works aboard cruise ships, providing services to guests and ensuring the smooth running of ship operations. Roles can vary widely and include hospitality positions such as waiters, housekeepers, and bar staff, as well as entertainment, technical, and deck crew jobs. Crew members often work long hours and live on board the ship for several months at a time, visiting many destinations around the world. Teamwork, customer service skills, and adaptability are essential in this career. It can be a rewarding way to travel and meet new people while gaining valuable experience in the hospitality or maritime sector.
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RISE GRIND LIMITED
( Added 29 Jun 2026 - 1 position available )
<ul> <li>Receive on-the-job training and support from experienced team members.</li> <li>Develop practical hospitality and customer service skills.</li> <li>Earn a wage while learning.</li> <li>Potential opportunities for progression within the business upon successful completion.</li> </ul>
Closing date: in 7 days
Possible start date: 07 Nov 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 100 positions available )
<p>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.</p>
Closing date: in almost 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030
Royal Navy
( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 100 positions available )
<p>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.</p>
Closing date: in almost 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030
BONNIE LOUISE JEMPSON
( Added 14 Jul 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Join Bon Appetit as a Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience preparing food, serving customers, maintaining food hygiene, managing stock, and working as part of a friendly team. Ideal for someone with good customer service skills, initiative, and attention to detail.</p>
Closing date: in 1 hour
Possible start date: 01 Nov 2026
Brookes Catering
( Added 20 Jul 2026 - 2 positions available )
<p>As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.</p>
Closing date: in 7 days
Possible start date: 07 Nov 2026
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