Cruise Staff
Cruise Ship Job Vacancies: Accommodation Jobs
| Recruiter: | Caribbean Cruise Careers |
| Salary: | TBA |
| Date: | 12th January 2007 |
| Reference: | CLJ070112-179 |
| Applications: | 435 |
Job Description:
we need utgently 20 candidates for cruise staff:Position Description
Position Title: Cruise Staff
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with Royal Caribbean
International’s Gold Anchor Standards, SQM standards, USPH guidelines, environmental,
and safety policies.
Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various venues and
throughout the ship.
1. In accordance with Royal Caribbean International’s philosophy 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.
2. Maintains continual interaction with the guests. Hosts and participates in adult and
family recreational programs and activities.
3. Participates in embarkation and debarkation procedures by disseminating information,
and directing and escorting guests to staterooms and or exits.
4. Socializes with guests in public areas at all times in accordance with Royal Caribbean
International’s Gold Anchor Standards. Visits guest lounges at specified times to
converses with as many guests as possible in the time allotted.
5. Attends Captain’s Cocktail Party to provide introductions and coordinates the flow
of the reception line.
6. Participates in directing guests on and off the gangways when the ship has arrived in
the ports of call.
7. Escorts guests on shore excursion tours to ensure Gold Anchor Standards are met.
Utilizes opportunity to socialize with guests and is available for guest assistance.
Monitors tour operators to ensure quality controls and standards are met. Reports
issues or problems to Explorations! Manager or other appropriate party.
8. 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.
9. Participates in shows and events presented by the Cruise Director’s 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 the Welcome Aboard Show, Farewell Show, Cruise
Staff Cocktail Shows, Captain’s cocktail reception, Crown & Anchor Club,
out island activities, etc. Voyager class ship events include Royal Promenade,
and Studio B.
10. 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.
11. May assists guests in the internet café with computer operation, instruction and
navigation, etc.
12. 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.
13. Assembles and disassembles pre and post activity props and equipment. Returns
items to storage area.
14. Maintains 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.
15. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities
as required.
16. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job.
Hiring Requirements:
??One to two years master of ceremonies or professional entertainment (theatre,
music, dance, comedy, etc.) experience with resorts, cruise lines, entertainment
or recreational industries preferred.
??Ability to capture and manage the attention of a large group of people with
microphone effective and courteous microphone techniques.
??Ability to provide basic instruction to a large group of people.
??Ability to utilize customer service skills by exercising authority and discretion
to satisfy guests in a manner consistent with Royal Caribbean International’s
Gold Anchor Standards.
??Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
Language Requirements:
??Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.
??Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret
written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive
instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present
information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and
co-workers.
??Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French or German
preferred.
Physical Requirements:
??While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly
required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands
and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
??All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency
life saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well
as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give
instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
