Positions

Position:   Mess Boy

Department:  Hotel / Restaurant

Rank:  Crew

Immediate superior on board:  Crew Steward F&B

Qualification / Job experience

• Job experience in a similar role, if possible onboard a cruise vessel.
• Economical thinking; ability to understand business targets
• Good command of the German and the English language (written and spoken)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the work flow in the assigned Mess area and the related administrative work, in close cooperation with the Crew Steward F&B.
• Ensure all operations are carried out with the utmost economy consistent with the agreed standards
• Professional storage of all equipment in compliance with the agreed standards
• Notification and handling of all relevant (unusual) events, such as damages, repairs, security violation etc.
• Checking procedures of routine tasks, such as set ups as well as storing of goods and equipment up to standard.
• Preparation of logs and check lists
• Inventories, examination and control of stock movements and orders in the area of responsibility
• Acceptance and checking of deliveries.
• Strict adherence to all agreed regulations (USPH/HACCP, ISM/ISO, SQM, Company Service standards), especially with regard to security, environment and hygiene regulations in his/her area of responsibility
• Cleaning and sanitizing of workplace and utensils, wearing/using PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Constant improvement of the work flow and standards, including input for manuals and regulations.
• Secure the careful handling of the company’s properties.
• Knowledge of the assigned security roll number (from the ship’s articles) and the assigned duties in case of an emergency.
• During take-over and shipyard times, additional tasks have to be fulfilled if required.