Open positions

For its special recruitment source of recent graduates and school leavers, the Costa Group uses unsolicited applications, lists supplied by the main Italian and international universities, advertisements in the press and on the Internet. With a view to greater integration between the world of school and work, Costa has special relations with some Master courses and institutes of high education, from where it regularly picks candidates for work placements.

The selection process begins with a careful organizational analysis that is divided into three main phases:
- individual interview with Human Resources Department;
- selection tests;
- interview with managers of the concerned departments.
The aim of this process is to identify people who, according to the their personal and professional qualities, have requirements corresponding to the position they will occupy and to the expectations of the company as a whole.

Our Group strives to achieve excellence in all offered products and services and we are convinced that employing higly qualified and motivated personnel in all areas is the key element to guarantee Costa Cruises a permanent competitive advantage.

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Open positions

Entertainment
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ADULT ANIMATOR (A_AN_CW)
Reports directly to the Chief Adult Animator, works individually and as part of a team in order to entertain and socialize with guests at all times throughout the cruise. He/she has to develop the animation and entertainment programme and prepare and keep in order the materials for Animation dept.
Candidate must have:
Good knowledge of two foreign languages at least (English/French/German/Spanish/Italian)
Good skills in interaction with guests
Good sport's and artistic skills
Good presence without excessive marks
Creative skills
Good team-player
Good presence and health
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483680.
CHILDREN/TEEN ANIMATOR (C_AN_CW)
Reports directly to the Chief Children Animator, works individually and as part of a team in order to entertain and socialize with young guests at all times throughout the cruise. He/she has to develop the children/teens entertainment programme and prepare and keep in order the materials in the Children/Teens club. Candidate must have:
- Good knowledge of two foreign languages at least (English/French/German/Spanish/Italian)
- Good skills in interaction with guests (children and teens)
- Good sport's and artistic skills
- Good presence without excessive marks
- Creative skills
- Good team-player
- Good presence and health
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483680.

SPORT INSTRUCTOR (S_IN_CW)
Reports directly to the Chief Adult Animator, is a member of the adult animation team with specific sport skills. He/she has to develop the sports, animation and entertainment program and supervise the sports activities in the sports area.
Candidate must have:
- Age between 20 and 30 years
- Good knowledge of two foreign languages at least (English/Italian/French/German/Spanish)
- Good skills in interaction with guests
- Sport’s certificate
- Good presence without excessive marks
- Good team player
- Good presence and health
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483680.
AUDIO, LIGHT and VIDEO TECHNICIANS (ALV_TE_CW)
Report directly to the Head technician.
Skills:
- Age between 20 and 40 years old
- High school diploma
- Diploma in technical studies
- Good knowledge of English (spoken & written)
- Good Team work
- Previous experience in the field
- Valid passport
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.

Galley
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EXECUTIVE CHEF (EC_CW)
To be accountable for both operational duties and qualitative controls concerning the total Food Production on board a ship; he/she is responsible for the correct implementation of company procedures while ensuring that our international clientele is experiencing culinary delights in all of our Food outlets. Leading a multi ethnical team, he/she is in charge of training and actively taking part in the technical development of the Kitchen brigade.
He/she will have:
- 2/3 years work experience as an Executive Chef in an International Company preferably with some ship’s experience. World Cuisine knowledge combined with advanced USPH certificates
- Hotel/Tourism school or University
- Some computer skills and fluent English (other European languages are a plus)
- Good organisation skills, interpersonal skills and personal attributes of problem solving
Strong motivation and team player skills are also necessary.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.
SOUS CHEF (SC_CW)
Directly responding to the Executive Chef, responsibilities include administrative tasks of some sections of the Kitchen brigade on board a ship. He/she is responsible of the daily production of menus that are prepared according to the highest international quality standards. He/she ensures good working relations amongst a multi ethnical team.
He/she will have:
- 2/3 years work experience in a similar position in hotel or on board. A vast food knowledge together with an USPH certificate
- University degree and/or graduate of Hotel/Tourism School
- Good computer skills, fluency in English (other European languages are a plus)
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and personal attributes of analytical thinking and problem solving
Strong motivation and team player skills are also necessary.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.
1° COOK (FC_CW)
Directly responding to the Sous Chef, responsibilities include the organisation of a Galley section on board a ship. He/she is responsible of the daily production of the specific section and ensures highest international quality standards. He/she ensures good working relations amongst a multi ethnical team and ensures that the personnel working in the same section is properly trained.
He/she will have:
- 2/3 years work experience in a similar position in hotel or on board. Good food knowledge is a must, a USPH certificate is appreciated as well as experience in large scale preparation
- Graduate of Hotel/Tourism School
- Good computer skills, fluency in English (other European languages are a plus)
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and personal attributes of flexibility and willingness to integrate
Strong motivation and team player skills are also necessary.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.
HEAD/ 1° BUTCHER (HB_CW)
Directly responding to the Executive Chef, responsibilities include the organisation of the Butchery section on board a ship. He/she is responsible of receiving and ordering of goods. He/she runs the daily Butchery operation at the highest international quality standards. He/she ensures good working relations amongst a multi ethnical team and ensures that the personnel working in the same section is properly trained.
He/she will have:
- 2/3 years work experience in a similar position in hotel or on board. Fast knowledge in Butchery handling. A USPH certificate is appreciated as well as exposure to large-scale operations.
- Graduate of Hotel/Tourism School
- Good computer skills, fluency in English (other European languages are a plus)
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and personal attributes of flexibility and willingness to integrate.
Strong motivation and team player skills are also necessary.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.
HEAD/ 1° BAKER (HBA_CW)
Directly responding to the Executive Chef, responsibilities include the organisation of the Bakery section on board a ship.
He/she is responsible of receiving and ordering of goods.
He/she runs the daily Bakery operation at the highest international quality standards.
He/she ensures good working relations amongst a multi ethnical team and ensures that the personnel working in the same section is properly trained. He/she will have:
- 2/3 years work experience in a similar position in hotel or on board
- Fast knowledge in Bakery handling. A USPH certificate is appreciated as well as exposure to large-scale operations
- Graduate of Hotel/Tourism School
- Basic computer skills, fluency in English (other European languages are a plus)
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and personal attributes of flexibility and willingness to integrate. Strong motivation and team player skills are also necessary.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.
HEAD/ 1° PASTRYMAN (HP_CW)
Directly responding to the Executive Chef, responsibilities include the organisation of the Pastry section on board a ship.
He/she is responsible of receiving and ordering of goods.
He/she runs the daily Pastry operation at the highest international quality standards.
He/she ensures good working relations amongst a multi ethnical team and ensures that the personnel working in the same section is properly trained. He/she will have:
- 2/3 years work experience in a similar position in hotel or on board
- Fast knowledge in Pastry handling. A USPH certificate is appreciated as well as exposure to large-scale operations.
- Graduate of Hotel/Tourism School
- Basic computer skills, fluency in English (other European languages are a plus)
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and personal attributes of flexibility and willingness to integrate. Strong motivation and team player skills are also necessary.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Send a fax to the number 010 5483741.



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