1st Housekeeper
- Recruiter:
- Faststream Recruitment
- Category:
- Housekeeping Jobs
- Position:
- Assistant Housekeeper
- Published:
- September 13, 2026
Faststream is recruiting for a 1st Housekeeper
Faststream Recruitment is recruiting an experienced 1st Housekeeper on behalf of a leading luxury ocean cruise operator.This is an excellent opportunity for a housekeeping professional with previous cruise ship experience to join a world-class hospitality team, supporting the Executive Housekeeper in delivering exceptional standards across guest accommodation and public areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of the Housekeeping Department.
- Lead, coach and motivate the housekeeping team.
- Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with company procedures, public health and safety regulations.
- Previous experience as a 1st Housekeeper or in a similar senior housekeeping role onboard a cruise ship.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Experience managing multicultural teams.
- Valid STCW certification and seafarer documentation.
- Ability to provide last 2 end of contract appraisals from previous/current company.
- Availability to join ASAP (July 2026)
- Salary of $4500 per month worked on board.
- 4 months on 2 months off rotation
- Career development with a prestigious luxury cruise operator.
- The opportunity to travel the world while working in a five-star environment.
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
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