Cruising for over 50 years, European Waterways is the owner and operator of a fleet of luxury hotel barges located in France, Holland and Scotland.
Offering six night all inclusive cruises for between 8 to 12 passengers, each barge has a minimum crew of five including Captain, Chef, Tour Guide/deckhand and two Hosts/esses.
Our barges in Scotland are cruising on the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness.
We are currently recruiting for a Host/ess for one of our barge in Scotland for our 2025 season (from June to end of October).
We are looking for a dynamic and customer service-oriented to join our hospitality team aboard a luxury barge.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in both housekeeping duties and table service, ensuring top-notch guest experience through clean and well-prepared cabins and friendly food and beverage service.
The main duties of a host/ess are:
– Housekeeping: cleaning cabins, bathrooms, salon, watering the saloon’s plants, ordering flowers
– Serve at mealtimes : prepare breakfasts, aperitifs, and drinks, responsible for serving lunch and dinner to guests, describe the wine and cheese you serve
– Taking care of the laundry: onboard cleaning of small laundry (aprons, towels, tablecloths, etc.)
– Make an inventory of the different stocks and watch them out: drinks, wine, cleaning products, breakfast stuff, etc.
– Prepare a clear shopping list for the chef and sometimes go shopping with him
– Give a warm welcome to the guests : take care of them and anticipate their needs
About You: Grace & Professionalism
-You bring prior experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining
-Having previous hospitality experience in the luxury sector, you will have an engaging personality, good organizational skills and be a proven team player.
-You are energetic, independent, and impeccably organized
-You possess a keen eye for detail and a natural sense of service
-You take pride in creating unforgettable experiences
-You hold a valid driving license
Living condition:
–This is a live-in position for the entire duration of the contract.
-Our team members are provided with free food and accommodation for the entire duration of the contract.
Contract & compensation :
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term seasonal contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: from £2,100.00 per month + Tips
