Opportunities
International Cruise Industry Job Fair Coming to Grand Bahama
By Tourism Development Corporation
Feb 19, 2015 - 1:24:54 PM


Freeport, Bahamas - A Job Fair will be held for persons interested in a career in the cruise industry, at the Convention Centre, Grand Lucayan, Monday, February 23rd, 2015, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.

David L. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Corporation said the recruitment drive will be undertaken in accordance with an Agreement between Paradise Cruise Line and the Bahamas Government. The new Grand Celebration has committed to employ 300 suitably qualified Bahamians.

Executive Director, National Training Agency, Agatha Marcelle said “successful applicants will undergo required Seafarers training that will qualify them for employment within international cruise industry, building upon the Bahamas’ brand as a leader in tourism hospitality.”

Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Labour and the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, the Job Fair, is a Tourism Development Corporation initiative and will be coordinated by the Ship Mate Ltd Crewing Agency for persons who would like to work at sea on a cruise ship for six months.

Ship Mate Ltd is now recruiting for the following positions: Retail Staff, Cabin Attendants, Hotel Stewards, Bell Attendants, Laundry Staff, Pool Attendants, Entry Level Cooks and Kitchen Personnel, Junior Waiters, Bar Servers, licensed and unlicensed officers, etc.

Applicants are required to bring an up-to-date resume, National Insurance Bureau card, Police Record, Passport, relevant jobs skills certificates and two reference letters.

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