The cruise ship is one giant entertainment hub.A city made for fun,adventure and entertainment. There are hundreds of different activities taking place at the same time and all these activities require people to organize,manage and conduct them. As a result a myriad of working professionals are required on the cruise. There is opportunity for people from almost all types of working backgrounds.
Want to know where do you fit? Just choose from the different types of ship jobs enumerated below:
1)Engine department - This is the department that runs the ship. The engine personnel look after the operation and maintenance of various machinery of the ship. The jobs offered by this department are: Chief engineer, 2nd, 3rd and 4th engineer, trainee or 5th engineer, motorman, electrician, fitter, wiper and plumber.
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2)Deck department- The deck department looks after the navigation and other necessity of the ship. The jobs offered by this department are: Chief officer, first, second and third officer , safety and security officer, cadet, seamen and boson
3) Hotel operation department- This department looks after the hopitality of the whole hotel department of the cruise. The jobs offered are: purser, chief purser , assistant purser, receptionist, crew purser , shore excursions manager.
4) House keeping department - Cleanliness and maintenance of accommodation and entertainment areas is done by this department. Jobs offered are : stewardess, steward, room service attendant, laundry staff, pool attendant etc.
5)Food and beverage department- Looks after the supply, arrangement and serving of food and beverages. Jobs offered are: Director, Maitre D' , waiter , bartender , bar staff , buffet steward etc)
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6)Galley department - Looks after the all types of food preparations. Jobs offered are : Chef, executive chef , first cook, second cook , pastry chef , butcher , dishwasher etc
7)Medical department - Provides medical facilities to passengers and crew. Jobs offered are : doctors , physicians , nurses etc
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8)Information technology department - Deals with IT system of the ship. Jobs offered are : hardware and software technician , internet services technician etc
9)Entertainment department- Represents highest number of working professionals. Jobs offered are : actors, comedians, singers, dancers, musicians, disc jockeys , stage managers, event managers, sound and light technicianetc
10)Beauty Salon department - Jobs offered are : beautician, hair stylist, hair dresser , masseuse, masseurs, cosmetologist etc
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11) Casino department - All cruise ships have casinos and there is a huge demand for experienced people. Jobs offered are : casino manager , cashier , slot technician , accountant etc
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12) Cruise staff department - It comprises of managerial positions and professional trainers . Jobs offered are : cruise director , assistant cruise director, aerobics and fitness trainer , golf instructor , scuba diving instructor etc
13) Photo and gift shop department - Deals with onboard shops and photography department - Jobs offered are : photographer , shop manager, shop assistant etc.
