Recruiter:sea chefs Human Resources Services GmbH Category: Housekeeping Jobs Positions:Cabin Steward / Stewardess, Executive Housekeeper Published:February 4, 2026
Embark on the journey of a lifetime and make Europe’s rivers your home. Apply now to become part of sea chefs as…
1st Cabin Steward/ess (f/m/d) – River Cruises
WANDERLUST? Your river journey starts here!
Take the chance to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful ports and cultures: follow the Danube to Vienna, admire the Eiffel Tower from the Seine, or discover Amsterdam’s canals with your team. Historic old towns, local markets, and cultural highlights are waiting to be explored. With enthusiasm, motivation, and team spirit, you’ll unlock excellent career opportunities – and make friendships that last a lifetime. Since English is the main language on most of the river ships, the job posting is already provided in English.
sea chefs – your employer with various missions – whether ocean-going, expedition, luxury or river cruises. As an experienced partner in the hotel- and crew-management for international cruise lines, sea chefs offers unique career opportunities onboard cruise ships in the premium – and luxury sector.
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Your Job
This awaits you on your journey with us:
- Oversee the entire Housekeeping department functions and personnel
- Ensure that quality standards in cleaning and maintenance are met in both passengers and crew areas
- Control stocks, usage and distribution of consumables, equipment and machinery in all areas
- Oversee the operation of the laundry, linen keeping etc and safeguards the ship’s stocks
- Oversee, train, motivate and lead the team and addresses effectively any issues
- Ensure operations are carried out complying with HACCP and other safety and hygiene regulations
- Handle guest issues and addresses any service or other issues
Why sailing with sea chefs?
You can look forward to:
- Travelling the world
- Paid and organised travel
- International work environment
- Free accommodation & catering
- Exclusive crew areas
- Great career opportunities
- Development & training courses
- Paid insurance
- Free uniform cleaning
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Your course & your talents
Here’s what you bring on board:
- Hotel business trade education focusing on Housekeeping
- Work experience in high end hotels or onboard of cruise ships
- Knowledge and adherence to HACCP and other relevant safety, hygiene and environmental regulations
- Management, leadership, organisation and planning skills
- Fluent in English and /or German, depending on the ship
- Friendly, polite, positive attitude and team spirit
Any questions about a job on board and/or our application process?
You can find comprehensive information and the FAQ on our website.
We look forward to receiving your application – regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.
