CRUISE STAFF

Fresher Jobs Hub; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 530,129 - 883,548; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise line is seeking an enthusiastic Master of Ceremonies to host and participate in engaging activities for guests aboard their ships. The role involves maintaining guest interactions, facilitating entertainment programs, and serving as the emcee for various event activities. Candidates should possess strong public speaking skills and a background in guest entertainment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic cruise environment.

Qualifications

• Engaging and motivating groups of various sizes.
• Experience in entertainment or recreational fields.
• Ability to interact well with guests of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Host and participate in shipboard activities.
• Serve as master of ceremonies for events.
• Maintain guest engagement and interaction throughout the cruise.

Skills

Public speaking

Guest interaction

Event hosting

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Hosts and participates in shipboard recreational, entertainment and social programs geared towards adults and families. Serves as master of ceremonies to motivate, inform and entertain small and large groups of guests throughout their cruise vacation.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various venues and throughout the ship. In accordance with Royal Caribbean International philosophy 1. of Anchored in Excellence, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crew areas.
• Maintains continual interaction with the guests. Hosts and participates in adult and family recreational programs and activities.
• Participates in embarkation and debarkation procedures by disseminating information, and directing and escorting guests to staterooms and or exits.
• Socializes with guests in public areas at all times in accordance with Royal Caribbean International Gold Anchor Standards. Visits guest lounges at specified times to converse with as many guests as possible in the time allotted.
• Participates in greeting and directing guests on and off the gangways when the ship has arrived in the ports of call.
• Participates and hosts Family Activities creating an atmosphere welcome to guests of all ages.
• Assist Explorations at the front desk, back-office ticket processing, and dispatching tours when necessary dependant on ticket sales.
• Instructs and participates in the ShipShape Program or Sports Court activities on Voyager-class ships, by instructing, organizing or facilitating various activities and/or tournaments. May serve as master of ceremonies for the activities.
• Participates in shows and events presented by the Cruise Director Division by taking part in skits, and/ or simple dance routines. Instructs, organizes or facilitates various activities and/or tournaments. May serve as master of ceremonies for activities. This includes, but is not limited to: the Welcome Aboard Show, Farewell Show, Cruise Staff, Cocktail Shows, Captain cocktail reception, Crown & Anchor Club, island activities, etc. Voyager-class ships events include Royal Promenade and Studio B; Ultra Voyager-class ships include FlowRider.
• Participates as master of ceremonies or host for special group functions such as, but not limited to, charters, affinity, promotional, incentive, presentations, and various theme night arrangements.
• Operates spotlight equipment for production shows according to instructions as needed, when stage staff are required to perform duties backstage. Attends mandatory rehearsals as required. Assists in the coordination of audio or visual equipment for events as needed.
• Performs stilt walking for parades on Voyager and Ultra Voyager-class ships as necessary.
• Assembles and disassembles pre and post activity props and equipment. Return items to the storage area.
• Maintains the inventory of various prize lockers, office supplies, and consumable items utilized in the backstage areas. Coordinates with the Cruise Programs Administrator, Central Stores, and Provision area when requisitioning supplies.
• Attends meetings, training activities, courses, and all other work-related activities as required.
• Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.