Onboard Sales and Services Steward
Licensed sponsor Harwich, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Become a Part Of Europe’s Leading Ferry Company.
At Stena Line, we work together to transform our business and achieving our vision - Connecting Europe for a sustainable future. Great team work and a friendly atmosphere is in our DNA. We are true problem-solvers and are always up for a new challenge.
Do you have previous experience working at sea or in the hospitality industry and are you ready for a new adventure?
Onboard Britannica there are 2 restaurants, 3 bars, duty free shop and 538 cabins, here you will have the opportunity to shine: utilizing all your current skills and gaining vital new ones. Working alongside a close-knit team, you have the responsibility to ensure that the journey is exciting and comfortable, both for our guests and for your colleagues. The journey starts with us – come join our family!
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities
If you’ve worked at sea in the past, then you know how special it is, that the team soon becomes like a second family. When onboard staying in one of our single occupancy ensuite crew cabins, there’s a gym and plenty of room to relax, have fun and hang out with your colleagues. We are hoping that you see the job as a chance to grow and develop, and an experience that will hopefully open doors to the future.
Benefits
Requirements
In order to ensure fair and unbiased selection, we do not request a personal letter. Instead, we request your responses to our selection questions. If you proceed, you will then receive an email with a link to our recruitment assessments, objectively identifying the most suitable candidate for the role.
This is a full-time, permanent position based onboard Britannica within our Onboard Services department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 9th October 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Sam Newbiggin at sam.newbiggin@stenaline.com. If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Phillip Howarth, Talent Acquisition Co-Ordinator, Phillip.howarth@stenaline.com.
Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.
About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK, the North Sea and, the Baltics, all actively support the daily business.
Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.
We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.
At Stena Line, we work together to transform our business and achieving our vision - Connecting Europe for a sustainable future. Great team work and a friendly atmosphere is in our DNA. We are true problem-solvers and are always up for a new challenge.
Do you have previous experience working at sea or in the hospitality industry and are you ready for a new adventure?
Onboard Britannica there are 2 restaurants, 3 bars, duty free shop and 538 cabins, here you will have the opportunity to shine: utilizing all your current skills and gaining vital new ones. Working alongside a close-knit team, you have the responsibility to ensure that the journey is exciting and comfortable, both for our guests and for your colleagues. The journey starts with us – come join our family!
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities
- Support onboard hospitality operations – Work across the restaurants, bars, duty-free shop and other passenger areas to support the smooth running of the vessel.
- Maintain high standards – Ensure areas are clean, presentable and maintained to Stena Line’s required standards.
- Work effectively as part of the onboard team – Collaborate closely with colleagues to provide a friendly, efficient and professional service to passengers and fellow crew members.
- Follow health, safety and company procedures – Work safely and responsibly onboard, following all relevant Stena Line policies, procedures and maritime requirements.
- Deliver excellent customer service – Ensure guests have a welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout their journey.
If you’ve worked at sea in the past, then you know how special it is, that the team soon becomes like a second family. When onboard staying in one of our single occupancy ensuite crew cabins, there’s a gym and plenty of room to relax, have fun and hang out with your colleagues. We are hoping that you see the job as a chance to grow and develop, and an experience that will hopefully open doors to the future.
Benefits
- Fantastic work-life balance
- Concessionary travel on any route on the Irish Sea/North Sea
- 75% Discounts on UK Rail travel
- Company pension & life assurance scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and equipment
- Wellbeing cash plan where you claim back your expenses for dental, eyesight testing, health screening and much more
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment with progression opportunities
Requirements
- Must be able to communicate in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong at multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and a team player is a must
- Attention to detail and ambition to develop within the company
- STCW including crowd management (preferred)
- ENG1 Medical (preferred)
- Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred)
In order to ensure fair and unbiased selection, we do not request a personal letter. Instead, we request your responses to our selection questions. If you proceed, you will then receive an email with a link to our recruitment assessments, objectively identifying the most suitable candidate for the role.
This is a full-time, permanent position based onboard Britannica within our Onboard Services department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 9th October 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Sam Newbiggin at sam.newbiggin@stenaline.com. If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Phillip Howarth, Talent Acquisition Co-Ordinator, Phillip.howarth@stenaline.com.
Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.
About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK, the North Sea and, the Baltics, all actively support the daily business.
Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.
We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.
