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Pizzaiolo
Role summary
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The Pizzaiolo prepares authentic pizzas to company recipes and quality standards, including dough preparation, stretching, topping, baking, portion control, and presentation. Candidates should have professional experience in a pizzeria, restaurant, hotel, or cruise environment, with strong knowledge of ingredients, ovens, food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures. Experience with Italian-style pizza and high-volume production is valuable. The role requires teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work quickly during busy service periods. Candidates must be comfortable living and working at sea, following shipboard procedures, maintaining consistent standards, and serving guests from different cultures. English communication skills and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays are generally expected.
Can I work on cruise ships?
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How it works
How it works: No host-country permit: a seafarer medical, safety training, a seaman's book, a US crew visa and a Schengen visa.
Watch for: Recruitment fees are banned on ships.
Official source: US Department of State: crewmember visa. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with on cruise ships
Usual for cruise ships, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Free cabin, usually shared |
|---|---|
| Meals | Free (by law) |
| Flights | Joining and home flights usually paid; free repatriation (by law) |
| Service charge | Passenger service charges pooled on many lines |
| Contract | 6 to 9 months on board, about 2 months unpaid between contracts |
| Leave | 2.5 days a month, often paid as cash |
| Income tax | Usually not withheld; depends on your home country |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury ocean travel brand created by MSC Group, one of the world’s leading privately owned cruise companies. The brand focuses on refined, yacht-inspired voyages, combining spacious suites, destination-rich itineraries, high-quality dining, wellness, and personalized hospitality. Explora Journeys aims to offer a relaxed alternative to traditional cruising, with carefully designed ships, elegant public spaces, and a strong emphasis on service and guest experience. Culinary operations are central to the brand, with multiple restaurants, specialty venues, and fresh, internationally inspired menus. Crew members work in a multicultural environment and are expected to deliver polished service while maintaining professional standards. Employment normally includes onboard accommodation, meals, uniform support, medical arrangements, and travel to or from designated joining ports, subject to the employment contract and applicable maritime regulations.