Temporary barge Hostess – Saint Louise

Category:
Shore Based Jobs
Position:
Head of Service
Salary:
€700.00 Per Week
Location:
Saint Louise
Job posted:
July 31, 2025

Silver Swan is currently looking for an energetic, charming Hostess to work on our luxury client hotel barge in France from the 1st of September until the 24th of October. The barge hosts up to 6 guests predominantly from the USA and Australia. The ideal candidate must speak advanced English and have a background working in luxury hotels or at least one season in a chalet or villa. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Guest relations and participating in conversations with the guests 
  • Housekeeping; making beds, cleaning cabins and public areas 
  • Service for guests, food and beverage; wines and cocktails if requested
  • Training given prior to guests arriving onboard

Ideal Candidate: 

  • EU Passport or right to work in France 
  • Seasonal experience working in a chalet or villa 
  • Energetic and upbeat attitude, willing to learn and open to helping out in all aspects of the barge 
  • Fluent English required 
  • Experience in food and beverage service, housekeeping 

       
Package:

  • Accommodation, uniform and meals provided 
  • Flights within Europe provided to and from the barge
  • Salary: Housekeeper/Service Stewardess – €700 per week + tips, typically around €450 per cruise
  • Location: South West France 

Job Status: LIVE
Responsible Consultant: Ana López Ríos

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.