River Advice - Cabin Steward​/Ess

• Travel and earn money the same time
• Swiss/Cypriot seasonal contract including - Health & accident insurance.
• Average 9 months contract per year (March/April to November/January). After each 6-8 weeks worked on board all crew gets 2 weeks off paid vacation. weeks paid vacation after every 2 months on board);
• Reimbursed joining and end of contract travel expenses;
• Provided board and lodging (shared double cabin, minimum fee is deducted from the gross salary as per Swiss law);
• Social benefits (sick pay, kids pay, pension, disability etc.) by Swiss laws may apply to those who worked several consecutive contracts.

• Responsible for the daily cleaning and servicing of up to 16 passenger cabins
• Daily assistance with the cleaning of all public areas incl. public toilets, fitness/sauna area, lobby and reception
• Responsible for the correct distribution of daily programs, gift orders and a correct turn down service in the assigned cabins
• Welcoming the passengers and escorting them to their cabins during embarkation
• Co-responsible for achieving and maintaining the RC standard in the housekeeping department
• Co-responsible for the correct handling of passenger and crew laundry as well as laundry and uniforms launtered by external companies
• Co-responsible for the correct handling and storage of all housekeeping supplies, detergents and equipment
• Daily assistance in the dish wash area at lunch and/or dinner time
• Assistance in the ship’s laundry
• Assistance with the loading of ship’s supplies as instructed
• Assisting in taking inventory of the housekeeping department
• Participation in the on board training program
• Various preparatory duties prior to and at the end of the season
• If necessary helping out in other departments according to superior’s instruction

• Minimum 20 years old
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Hotel, Resort or Cruise Ship.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemical usage and hygiene standards.
• Good communication skills in English and German
• Excellent team work and expertise
• No visible tattoos
• Vaccination against Covid-19 with WHO approved vaccines.

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Last updated:
October 31, 2023