Merchant Navy Steward

Crafting unforgettable memories with Steward's hospitality excellence

About

Stewards are a bunch of professionals that consist of a service staff and are generally working in a kitchen. Moreover, the main duties of these professionals are preparing and serving meals to the ship's crew, carrying out basic housekeeping service, maintenance of hygiene and much more.

Furthermore, they also plan out menus, ensuring that the food is delicious as well as healthy, inventory checks, overseeing the housekeeping department, etcetera. Additionally, they have a supervisory role. They are an essential part of any cruise/ ship and the members in a team depend on the size of the vessel.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Students need to pass 10+2 class with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
  • A bachelor’s degree in hospitality is a great option for the aspirants.
  • Candidates must apply for internship opportunities in order to gain expertise.
  • Seekers must be of 17-20 years of age at the time of applying.

Job Roles

The field of Steward aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, this field presents innumerable job profiles. Below are mentioned some job profiles:

  • Cook
  • Steward
  • Flight Steward
  • Flight Attendant
  • Cabin Crew
  • Assistant Steward
  • Senior Steward
  • Assistant Chef
  • Waiter

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Steward field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • Hyatt Hotels
  • The Oberoi
  • The Taj Mahal Palace
  • JW Marriott Hotel
  • The Lalit
  • Holiday Inn
  • ITC Grand
  • The Old House Cafe
  • KFC
  • Dominos
  • Burger King

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Steward is very impressive in India.

Level of Salary

Annual Level Salary 

Starting Salary

Approx ₹1,35,000 

Mid Level Salary

Approx ₹3,10,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx ₹6,00,000 

Skills

  • Kitchen Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creativity
  • Dedication
  • Zest for Learning

Scope

The Steward department consists of service staff that is readily available to serve all the members on a ship including guests. Moreover, they are responsible for cleaning and maintenance, checking and buying supplies, meal prepping and much more. The career scope of Stewards is on a rise.  Furthermore, they play an important role on any vessel as they are the service staff and are responsible to look after everyone present on the ship. Needless to say, this career field is blooming and now is the right time to join it. One must possess customer service skills as well as have an eye for detail in order to flourish in this industry

Benefits

  • Creative Outlet
  • Financial Job Security
  • Opportunity to Travel the World
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Numerous Advancement Chances

Drawbacks

  • Extreme Working Environment
  • Long Working Hours
  • Lack of Work-Life Balance
  • Stay Away from Family for Longer Periods