Staff
Recruitment for Summer 2010
Are
you interested in a unique job on Britain's largest riverboat Hotels?
We are now recruiting for our 2010 season and have a vacancies for a
Chef, Deckhand and Steward/ess on MV Edward Elgar. This year our season
has been extended and will be starting in April and continuing on into
October. We cruise almost every day and you will work with a variety
of different people and customers.
We
offer a unique working environment. You will be provided with accomodation
and meals to live on board whilst you are working, and will also accumulate
holiday pay.
We
train all of our staff before the season begins although experience
in hospitality work such as working in a bar or restaurant is required.
You will be working hard but it is rewarding work and a fun working
environment.
Application
Procedure
If
you are interested please email us with a CV and cover note for the
job you are interested in. We will send you a job description. :- jay@englishholidaycruises.co.uk
You
MUST be able to answer YES to the following questions in order for us
to consider your application:-
Are
you over 18 years old?
Will you be able to attend an interview in Gloucester if your application
interests us?
Will you be available to work for the entire summer season starting
1st of April until early October?
Do you have any experience in the hospitality industry dealing with
customers face to face?
Are
you completely fluent in written and Spoken English?
Are you a resident of the UK or have the right to work in the UK?
Are you able to live in?
Postions
Available
Position
: Chef
Start
Date : 01/04/10
Pay
: £320pw depending on experience
We
have a vacancy for a Chef on board our River Cruise Holiday Boat 'Edward
Elgar'
We provide 2,4 and
6 night full board holiday cruises on the River Severn for up to 22
passengers. Passengers and crew live on board for the duration of the
cruises so this is a live in position.
We have a high standard
of catering on board. On most days three meals will need to be prepared
including Full English Breakfast, buffet salad lunches and three course
evening meals. There is a galley on board with modern equipment and
all stock is kept on board as well. The successful applicant will have
experience in stock management and minimising wastage. They will also
need to place and receive orders of food stock. This is kept to as minimal
a level as possible as there is only limited space on the vessel for
storage! We frequently have requests for special diets including menus
for diabetics and gluten free options.
We are a family
company and provide an excellent environment to work in. You will be
working with 3 other crew members comprising of the Skipper, First mate
and Stewardess. Each crew member has their main area of responsibility
but good team work is key to being sucessful in this role.
We already
have a full cruising season booked and we offer a unique opportunity
to work on board a busy River Cruise holiday boat with lots of satisfied
customers, many of whom come more than once a year. Gratuities are often
generous and apart from work there is lots to see and do whilst out
on a cruise on the fantastic River Severn. Apply now as there will be
a lot of competition for this varied and challenging role!
Please
send your CV to jay@englishholidaycruises.co.uk
for a job description.
Position
: Deckhand
Start
Date : 1/04/10
Pay
: £280pw depending on experience
The
Deckhand on board has responsibilities both for deck management and
customer service. The deck role involves keeping deck areas clean and
tidy, as well as helping the skipper with moorings. Ideally we are looking
for a candidate with mechanical engineering experience. MCA AEC certified
preferred but not essential. Any marine engineering experience is also
taken into consideration.
The customer
service includes bar work, food service, cleaning, and dealing with
complaints or organizing customers for days out, embarkation, disembarkation
or complaints management.
This is
a varied role with good rates of pay and tips, an interesting working
environment and would suit someone who is good at working as part of
a small but very hard working live in crew.
Please send
your CV to jay@englishholidaycruises.co.uk
for a job description.
Position
Available : Steward/ess
Start
Date : 1/04/10
Pay
: £280pw
This
position involves a variety of roles including food service, cleaning,
bar work and lots of customer service. As one member of a four person
live in crew the successful candidate must be good at working as part
of a team.
We offer
an interesting working environment on a cruising river boat. This would
be an ideal summer job for someone with Chalet host experience. Hard
work but good fun with good rates of pay and excellent tips.
Please
send your CV to jay@englishholidaycruises.co.uk
for a job description.