Careers · Shipboard role
Bartender
The Bartender supports the Beverage Manager in running drinks service in the bars, lounges, restaurants, special events and other guest areas, building a friendly, guest-focused service culture.
A watch or a day
Day work
The certificate that gates the job
STCW V/2 (serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel))
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
STCW V/2
serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel)
MSN 1866 Amd 2
UK implementation of STCW V/2
MS (STCW) Rules 2014 r.55
India implementation of STCW V/2
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
Food hygiene / HACCP / ship's cook certificate
e.g. HACCP · food safety · Food Safety
Experience / sea time / time in rank
e.g. 3 years experience · 2 years’ experience
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