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Working on cruise ship is an experience you will never forget!

You will visit many attractive destinations and see interesting places. Living and working in international environment you will meet new friends. You can save money, since your accommodation, food and utility bills are free on board.

BASIC REQUREMENTS

Knowledge of English – level depends on the position
Older than 20 years
Qualification and/or experience on the domain
Good health, flexibility, motivation to work

POSITIONS AND SALARIES

Depending on position, previous experience and knowledge of English language the salary on cruise ship is from 500 to 3000 USD.

RECEPTIONIST 

• experience on reception in hotel or cruise ship + fluent English
• basic salary: 1000 – 1800 USD

COOK, CHEF DE PARTIE, SOUS CHEF, PASTRY, PANTRY

• cook certificate + experience + good English
• basic salary: 1000 – 3200 USD

WAITER/WAITRESS

• experience + fluent English
• 2200 – 4000 USD
• ASST. WAITER/WAITRESS
• experience + fluent English
• 1200 – 2200 USD

BAR WAITER/WAITRESS

• experience + fluent English
• 1000 – 2500 USD

BAR TENDER

• experience + fluent English
• 1500 – 3000 USD

CABIN STEWARDESS

• experience + good language knowledge
• 1000 – 2500 USD

 KITCHEN CLEANER

• conversational level of English
• basic salary: 500 – 700 USD

MAITRE’D, ASST. MAITRE’D, HOUSEKEEPER, FO MANAGER

• Shipboard experience required

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Working hours
You can expect to work up to 70 hours per week or as stated in your Employment Agreement. On occasion, you may be required to work more than 70 hours per week, or overtime. If so, non-management employees will be paid for the overtime hours worked.

Contract duration
6 to 9 months

Food and Accommodation
Free on board. Two to four people share one cabin and bathroom.

Date of joining
All year round. The length of time you will wait for your ship assignment can be anywhere between a few days to several months.

Working season
All year round

Probationary period
As a new employee, you will be placed on a probationary period when you first join the company. This period will include your first 60 – 90 days on the job. The company may end your employment at any time during this period if you perform your job duties below expected standards.

Uniforms
Uniforms are provided by employer. When on duty or wile walking to or from your workstation, wear uniform according to the guidelines presented by your supervisor.
When going ashore, you should wear your own clothing and your uniform should be left onboard.

Security
Cruise ships companies have strong security programs, both onboard ships and shore side on terminals. Every ship has Security officer and security guards who conduct screening procedures at the gangways in port and security/ fire patrols who safeguard the ship once it has left port.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Job Responsibilities and Job Descriptions
Your job description contains specific information about your duties and responsibilities. During the first few days with the company, your immediate supervisor will discuss your work arrangements and duties with you. Use this time to ask questions about your job. Find out what you need to learn and never hesitate to ask for guidance or assistance when you need it.

Travel Arrangements
Traveling from your home to the ship for the first time can be complicated. Angelov Consult can walk you through this process. However, it will be up to you to make all the necessary arrangements to make sure that you are at your ship on your sign-on date.

What to pack
Experienced employee will tell you that you won’t have a lot of cabin space, so bring only the essentials. You will also be able to shop when on port, so bring only enough items to get you through first few weeks onboard.