Messman Steward

Astor Shipmanagement

Manila

On-site

PHP 561,000 - 841,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Proper Rotation

Career Growth

Free WiFi Onboard

Life & Health Insurance

Mental Health Services

Healthy Onboard Meals

Digital Payment Solutions

Crew Savings Plan

Job summary

Astor Shipmanagement seeks a Messman/Steward to join our shipboard team in Manila. You will help with dining area hygiene, assist in meal service, and maintain clean crew accommodations while contributing to overall vessel efficiency.

The role requires basic cooking, laundry duties, inventory assistance, and compliance with maritime safety standards. This is a contract/temporary position with onboard benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
Ability to operate laundry and galley equipment.
Prior hospitality or shipboard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, cooking, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the galley area, provision stores, and reefer rooms.
Perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning Officers’ cabins and making beds as assigned.
Manage laundry operations, including washing and drying of crew linens.
Assist the Chief Cook with inventory and stowage of provisions.
Ensure waste management through proper disposal and separation of galley waste as per maritime regulations.

Job description

Job Description:

Messman / Steward

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: 3rd party Owner

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: 88 Aces Maritime Services Inc., Manila

Reporting To: CBG

Description

Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions. Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers.

Role Purpose: To ensure hygiene in dining spaces, assist in meal preparation and service, and maintain clean accommodation, contributing to crew well-being and operational efficiency at sea.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, cooking, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the galley area, provision stores, and reefer rooms. Perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning Officers’ cabins and making beds as assigned. Manage laundry operations, including washing and drying of crew linens. Assist the Chief Cook with inventory and stowage of provisions. Ensure waste management through proper disposal and separation of galley waste as per maritime regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge: The Messman must be familiar with company policies and procedures, food safety and hygiene standards, and the operation and maintenance of specialized kitchen equipment. Key knowledge areas include inventory control of supplies, food preparation, storage, and handling, as well as waste management practices and eco-friendly initiatives.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Effective communication and reporting skills are essential for the Messman, along with the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness in living quarters, dining areas, and galley spaces while following proper sanitation procedures. Basic cooking skills and effective time management are also required, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed on schedule. The ability to safely operate laundry room and galley equipment is important.

Experience: Demonstrates leadership behaviors and maintains cleanliness in the galley, pantry, provision storage areas, and living quarters. Shows hospitality skills towards both the crew and the vessel’s guests, consistently adhering to sanitation protocols in a professional setting. Handles all aspects of laundry duties effectively and efficiently.

Benefits