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Hope For Chefs during Lockdown

22 April, 2020 admin

This isn’t the most bullish of markets – many restaurants are shut, cruise ships are grounded, staff has been laid off and people are staying home. But it doesn’t mean that all is lost. The general public still needs food, and having the food service industry function at least partly can ensure some movement of money in the economy. The Goa government has joined other state governments in making the food service industry more accessible during the coronavirus lockdown. Restaurants…

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What Cruise Ship Crew Do During Their Time Off

20 July, 2019 admin

It’s common knowledge that cruise ship crew have fairly demanding jobs. They often work up to 12 hours and may not see port for days at a stretch depending on the roster. But when they do get some free time, there are a few things they typically like to do. ON BOARD International maritime law requires a minimum number of crew on board at all times, which when berthed is called In Port Manning. These duties are swapped around between…

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Are You Cut Out For a Cruise Ship Job?

4 December, 2018 admin

Cruise ship jobs seem like some of the most envious in the world. It appears to be a paid vacation, where the vessel stops at breathtaking ports and the galley cooks absolutely delicious food. In reality, it’s not all sunshine and smooth sailing. Here are five questions to ask yourself to know whether whether cruise ship jobs are suited to you. Do I get homesick? This is a question not many ask themselves when presented with the opportunity to travel…

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The Indispensable Role of Cruise Galley Crew

29 September, 2018 admin

The cruise ship galley is like an ant hill – hundreds of staff work as a close-knit team to prepare and serve thousands of meals to guests every day. Each position has an important role to play, without which smooth galley operations could be severely undermined. Due to volumes, each position may have several crew working simultaneously or in shifts. Still, even a single person missing from the chain could cause an increase in load for the team. When one…

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How to Get your Grievances Addressed as a Cruise Ship Chefs

1 September, 2018 admin

Cruise ship chefs jobs are among the more popular positions for young men and women in south east Asia today. The pay is good, relative to land-based jobs, and the chance to travel the world when one is young is exciting. It is also a great way to hone skills and work in a multi-cultural environment. That said, the cruise ship chefs are expected to work approximately 10 to 12 hours each day without a holiday for the entire…

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4 Must-Dos For Cruise Ship Chefs

25 August, 2018 admin

Cruise ship chefs jobs demand hard work, attention and many hours. Despite the intensity, there are times when a little bit of time off can go a long way. It’s a given that cruise ship chefs will work with dozens of others from varying multi-cultural backgrounds every day, and also learn a great deal from superiors. But there are other aspects that can promote genuine all-round learning as a cruise ship employee. Here are just four of these must-do /…

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How long do Cruise Ship Contracts Last

21 August, 2018 admin

Landing cruise ship jobs means committing yourself to working contracts that last months, far away from home. But not everyone spends the same amount of time on board. Contract durations change from one cruise ship company to another, and from position to position. On board a cruise ship, employees are divided according to departments: activity and shipboard entertainment, deck and engineering, service and hospitality (including food and beverage, purser, housekeeping and hotel administration), personal care and medical, and sometimes corporate….

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How to Get a Cruise Ship Chef Job

16 April, 2018 admin

Some of the most coveted positions in the marine hospitality world are cruise ship chef jobs. For those passionate about the culinary arts, these careers offer exciting new avenues, higher-than-normal pay – for developing countries at least – and excellent exposure. So how do you get a job on a cruise ship? The first thing to do is to determine whether or not you are indeed cut out for this type of job. Understand the environment you will be working…

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How Cruise Ship Crew Celebrate Festive Holidays

27 December, 2017 admin

Working on a cruise ship means working seven days a week for months at a time. One of the biggest drawbacks of cruise ship jobs is thought to be spending holidays working. Indeed, this could be said of any hospitality job. However, on a cruise ship you might actually have a better time than you would at a similar land-based hotel job. Reputed cruise line companies make it their business to ensure the crew are fairly well looked after. This…

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Cruise Ship Crew Benefits

9 December, 2017 admin

Many negative articles have been written about life for cruise ship crew, chief among them relating to pay scales and living conditions. However, it must be noted that these are mostly written from the perspective of a Western world where costs of living, job expectations and benefits are much higher. The hospitality industry is largely the same on land as well as on a cruise ship as far as professional demands is concerned. However, the perks and benefits received by…

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