SCYLLA AG - RESTAURANT & HOUSEKEEPING STEWARD

ISMIRA Agency Actively Recruiting For Position Restaurant & Housekeeping Steward For Scylla AG

Founded in Switzerland in 1973, Scylla has been setting the standard in premium river cruising for more than 50 years. Their motto is "Quality, our passion". Today, the company operates more than 40 modern river ships, sailing along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Saône, and many other beautiful rivers across Europe.

As a Restaurant & Housekeeping Steward, you ensure both guest cabins and dining areas are clean, comfortable, and welcoming. You assist in daily housekeeping tasks and provide friendly, attentive service in the Restaurant, Bar, and other guest areas. Your flexibility and teamwork help create a seamless experience for guests onboard.

Conditions:

• Free food and accommodation on board
• Seasonal work with contracts from March to November renewable each season
• River ships are located in Europe - closer to home
• No Safety certificates or Seaman's book required
• Possibility to take paid days off and vacation during the season
• Excellent working conditions, pension plan and health insurance
• Free internet (10 GB per month)
• Shore leave almost every day
• There are always more openings for German speakers
• Some vessels offer free German language courses on board

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning 6 to 10 staterooms in compliance with Scylla standards and specific charter needs and hygienic guidelines.
• Replacing towels, guest toiletries (amenities, glasses, toilet paper, etc.) if necessary.
• Check and refill the mini bar on daily base.
• Taking orders for food and drinks during lunch and dinner in the Restaurant, Bar or Sundeck.
• Serving food and drinks in all departments on the ship (Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Sundeck) in a professional way.
• Knowledge of the menu and all drinks incl. wines in compliance to Scylla standard.
• Silver-tongued, professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Manage a restaurant station of 45 to 50 guests, together with another Waiter/Waitress or Barkeeper.
• Active sales of drinks in the Restaurant and Bar, incl. the Sundeck.
• Wine knowledge, bringing wine selections to the guests and pouring drinks for them.
• Providing general customer service, making sure they are enjoying their meals.

Requirements:

• Experienced within the hotel industry and/ or previous river cruise ship experience.
• An outstanding skills and experience in this role with an extensive hands-on experience.
• Guest focused, stress resistant, calm under pressure, resilient, team player with positive appearance.
• Open minded and flexible with high social, interpersonal and cultural competencies
• Excellent English skills (written & verbal), other languages such as German is an advantage.
• Professional attitude and appearance, reliable and hard-working with great team spirit.
• Being representative of Scylla’s values.
• Age: min. 18 years old
• Non-EU nationals will need D type German visa before joining

Why Join Us

At Scylla, you'll support a dynamic, international team while helping create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. You'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Enjoy traveling across Europe, developing your hospitality career, and forming lasting friendships—all while delivering first-class service onboard our luxury river cruise ships.

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

• EU nationals can apply and join during whole season without visas
• Ukrainian citizens with residence permits in EU may also apply
• Non-EU citizens German speakers may also apply to all positions
• Culinary positions are open for EU and NON-EU (English or German speakers)