Cabin Steward/ess River

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks an experienced hotel chambermaid to work onboard vessels, providing clean and welcoming passenger cabins and corridors. You will engage with passengers professionally and support embarkation/disembarkation activities.

The role requires reliability, the ability to work unsupervised, and flexibility to meet company standards and schedules. English and/or German language skills are essential for guest communications and safety briefings.

Qualifications

• Experience onboard vessels as hotel chambermaid.
• Ability to deal with passengers professionally.
• Fluency in English and/or German.
• Reliable and able to work unsupervised.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and meet company standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude toward passengers and crew while staying focused on assigned tasks.
• Perform twice-daily cleaning and servicing of passengers cabins according to company standards.
• Clean corridors within passenger areas to keep the environment tidy and welcoming.
• Assist in welcoming passengers during embarkation and disembarkation as needed.
• Provide information about onboard facilities and emergency procedures to passengers.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all equipment and vessel property used during duties.
• Handle equipment responsibly to prevent breakage and loss.
• Follow Head of Department instructions and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
• Adhere to vessel security, fire, and safety procedures per company regulations.

Skills

Onboard experience

Passenger interaction

English or German

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Job description

1. EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS/ CHARACTER

Must have experience onboard vessels as hotel chambermaid;

Must be able to deal with passengers in a professional manner;

Must have English and/ or German language skills;

Must be reliable and able to work unsupervised;

Must be able to work flexible time schedule and to the Companys standards.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards passengers and crew while staying focused on assigned tasks.

Perform twice-daily cleaning and servicing of passengers cabins in accordance with the companys standards.

Clean corridors within passenger accommodation areas to ensure a tidy and welcoming environment.

Assist in welcoming passengers during embarkation and disembarkation when required.

Provide passengers with information about onboard facilities and emergency procedures.

Ensure the cleanliness and proper maintenance of all equipment and any other vessel property used during duties.

Handle all equipment responsibly to prevent breakage and loss.

Follow instructions from the Head of Department, demonstrating cooperation and strong teamwork.

Adhere to the vessels security, fire, and safety procedures in accordance with company regulations.