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Steward of a ship: what responsibilities are assigned to a specialist, how to get a job on a ship

If you monitor the entire market for offers of employment on a ship, then one of the most attractive offers seems to be: steward vacancy. This is not an easy job, it is suitable for active, energetic people who want to combine good income and travel around the world. By the way, regarding income, employers offer excellent stewards' salaries: from 2 to 5 thousand dollars. But still, work as a steward has certain features and subtleties, so we will consider them in detail. 

What is steward job? 

The profession of a steward, or flight attendant, is an important role in serving passengers on sea and river vessels. The main task of this specialist is to ensure the safety and comfort of guests on board. Steward responsible for: 

  • cleaning of premises;

  • table setting;

  • assistance to passengers in everyday matters; 

  • provision of first aid if necessary (in the absence of medical personnel on board). 

Naturally, considering steward vacancies It should be understood that managers will give preference to a person who is sociable, sociable, stress-resistant, and also educated. You can also highlight other requirements for candidates for this position: 

  • readiness to stay far from home for a long time and work on regular long-distance business trips;

  • the presence of a desire to work and earn decent money; 

  • endurance, balance; 

  • ability to work effectively with other team members; 

  • positive attitude towards long trips; 

  • the presence of secondary or vocational education (higher, of course, is welcome); 

  • no refusals to issue visas to visit various countries. 

Many managers do not put forward special requirements for work experience, however, having practical knowledge and skills in the service sector will be an advantage. 

Key tasks the steward

On the ship steward job includes: 

  1. Meeting passengers upon boarding, escorting them to their cabins, familiarizing them with the rules for using life-saving equipment. 

  2. Ensuring cleanliness and order in cabins, public areas, and dining areas. 

  3. Sale of essential goods: newspapers, personal care products, tobacco products, snacks, drinks, etc.

  4. Delivery of linen to passengers, as well as towels and items necessary for personal care. 

  5. Cleaning up used dishes and other equipment. 

  6. Call a doctor for guests if necessary. 

  7. Monitoring the actions of all guests in accordance with instructions in case of unforeseen situations. 

To successfully perform his duties, the steward must remember the rules of etiquette, rules for serving food, and fire safety standards. It is also useful for this specialist to know:

  • assortment, recipes, technology for preparing dishes and drinks; 

  • structure of the vessel, arrangement of equipment, safety rules on board;

  • basics of a foreign language (at least one) for communicating with passengers.

Job prospects and employment opportunities steward on the ship

Profession steward on a ship characterized by stability and good prospects for career growth. The high salary level makes this position attractive for young professionals ready to work in the maritime industry. To find the right one vacancy as a steward, just follow the current offers on the website of our crewing company “Marine MAN”, send your resume to the shipowners and undergo an interview. Working as a steward is an excellent opportunity to travel, acquire useful skills and build a career in an international environment.