SCYLLA AG - CABIN STEWARD

SCYLLA AG - CABIN STEWARD

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position Cabin Steward/Stewardess 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 Cabin Steward/Stewardess, you ensure that every guest enjoys a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment onboard. Your attention to detail, proactive service, and hospitality mindset directly contribute to a memorable guest experience. Beyond housekeeping, you support other departments, assist with luggage, and help maintain a safe and professional atmosphere for both guests and crew.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Cleaning all public areas on board (including crew areas).
• Cleaning Laundry and Store rooms.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms on a regular base in compliance with HACCP regulation and company standards.
• Replacing towels, guest toiletries (amenities, glasses, toilet paper, etc.) if necessary.
• Check and refill of the mini bar on a daily base.
• Turn-down service on a daily base.
• Distribution of onboard information material to the staterooms.
• Reporting technical defects in the staterooms to the Reception.
• Assistance in the laundry and dish wash depending on the working shift schedule.
• Assistance in the dish wash adherence to cleanliness and hygienic regulations in compliance with HACCP and Scylla standards.
• Compliance with the waste concept.
• Stand by duty as needed.
• Participation during inventories
• Careful handling of all provided equipment and inventory.
• Other duties including other departments as assigned by supervisor based on operational needs.

Work & Life Onboard Conditions:

• Competitive salary paid in EURO + possible to earn gratuities
• River ships are located in Europe - closer to home
• Seasonal work with contracts from March to November renewable each season
• No Safety certificates or Seaman's book required
• Very simple medical exam - can be conducted with family doctor
• Free food and accommodation onboard (shared for 2 same gender crew)
• Possibility to take paid days off, sick days and vacation during the season
• Excellent working conditions, social contributions and health insurance
• Free internet (10 GB per month)
• Shore leave almost every day
• Work in an international team and develop your professional skills
• Travel across Europe while gaining valuable international experience

Requirements

• Age: min. 18 years old
• Preferably experienced within the hotel industry and/ or previous ship experience.
• Stress resistant, calm under pressure, team player with positive attitude.
• Open minded, independent and flexible with strong customer focus.
• Professional attitude and appearance, reliable and hard-working able to work long shifts.
• Crew on board river cruises have to be ready for mixed duties and multitasking.

Languages vs Nationality Requirements:

• Good English skills (written & verbal) required for all positions.

• German-speakers (advanced level) can also be considered with basic English.

• EU nationals can apply and join during whole season without visas.

• Non-EU nationals apply for D type German visa before joining, thus may apply only before season starts.

• Non-EU nationals that speak no German language may be considered only for culinary positions OR if they have strong previous cruise ship experience in the same position.

• Nationalities that we can process: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Georgia

• Last updated: October 19, 2026