Receptionist for Hebridean/Island Sky cruise vessels

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Job Description For Receptionist for Hebridean/Island Sky cruise vessels

Position Description:

We are currently searching for an experienced Receptionist to join the Hebridean/Island Sky cruise vessels.

The MS Hebridean Sky and MS Island Sky are sister vessels, the 118-passenger, all-suite vessels are one of the finest small ships in the world and benefits from unusually spacious accommodation, public areas and outside decks.

The Receptionist is a member of the Purser department

1.1.2. The Receptionist status is that of Rating

1.1.3. The Receptionist reports directly to the Purser

1.1.4. Safety and conduct responsibilities of the Receptionist:

.1 Adherence to the company's health and hygiene standards in line with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures

.2 Ensuring a safe operation and working practice of the Purser Department and any related matters affecting the safety of the ship, guests, and crew

.3 Keeping the Purser promptly and fully informed of any occurrence which might affect the navigation of the ship or the safety of persons onboard and/or the quality of services offered to guests

.4 Liaise with other departments for the coordination of Purser Department activities and to ensure a smooth operation

.5 Ensuring welfare and discipline of all members of the Purser Department. He/she is to ensure that all officers in the department are aware of their social obligations whilst in guest public areas

.6 Reporting defects or malfunctions of safety equipment and appliances e.g. expired or empty fire extinguishers, defective fire doors, broken or missing lifejackets, broken fire buttons, safety posters missing, etc

.7 Participating fully in safety drills and statutory inspections commensurate to the role and as per Company policies and procedures

.8 Ensuring departmental compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention directive on working hours

.9 Supporting the Purser Department team in applying correct security measures

.10 Other safety responsibilities, as assigned, but not limited to the above

V.Ships Leisure is the leading supplier of third party services to the cruise, ferry and mega yacht industries. We are the trusted partner for over 100 vessels globally.

With our current network of over 10,000 leisure specific crew, the largest independant crew network in the industry, we aim to support all crewing requirements in the cruise industry.

We do not charge any recruitment fees!!!!



V. Group is the leading global maritime agency with a pool of 44,000 active seafarers and approximately 3,000 shore colleagues. We represent in excess of 300 global client businesses who have engaged our management services for around 1,000 vessels.

At V. Group, our ambition is straightforward - to drive the transformation of our industry and to be the leading global provider of marine crew supply/management services.

Our values comprise of 'five C's': we Care, we Collaborate, we Challenge, we are Consistent, and we Commit and Deliver, these values are central to our business and remain embedded in to our service output.

We aim to be an industry leader, challenging the parameters of best practice and shaping the future of Marine Operations.

As a strictly compliant global leader in marine services, V. Group will not request any fees or compensation for our services from seafarers. Please be aware of any illegal recruitment services and crewing representatives attempting to act on our behalf.