WANDERLUST? Do you love the ocean and want to delight our guests?
Then embark on the adventure of a lifetime and join the Mein Schiff® fleet: With nine ships now sailing the world’s oceans, the fleet is synonymous with modern, premium vacations.
Your employer, sea chefs— on a diverse range of missions: whether ocean cruises, expedition voyages, luxury trips, or river cruises. As an experienced partner in hotel and crew management for international cruise lines, sea chefs offers unique career opportunities aboard cruise ships in the premium to luxury segments.
Discover the world with us and experience your #WorldClassMoments!
Your Job
More than just a show. A world of glamour, elegance, and allure.
As part of the entertainment team on the Mein Schiff fleet, you’ll bring the burlesque theater to life. Here, precise dance moves, stylish staging, and the unique art of burlesque come together. With elegance, personality, and your unique stage presence, you’ll work with your ensemble to create an extraordinary experience for our guests.
- Work as a burlesque dancer within a permanent ensemble
- Stage-ready performance of the roles you’ve developed in two high-quality burlesque shows
- Participation and involvement in all rehearsals and repertoire rehearsals for the respective show formats
- Willingness to perform double shows when the schedule calls for it
- Professional representation of the Burlesque Theater and direct contact with our guests
- Participation in the joint rehearsal and preparation phase in Berlin prior to the first performance
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- A predictable engagement with two onboard stints of approximately 10 weeks each
- Accommodation in a single crew cabin, as well as guest privileges throughout the ship
Your Course & Your Talents
What you bring to the table:
- Professional dance training or a comparable artistic qualification
- Solid ballet or classical dance technique with excellent body control, alignment, and precision of movement
- Several years of professional stage experience and versatility as a dancer, for example in jazz, show dance, commercial, or contemporary
- Confidence in wearing high heels and an elegant, expressive, and self-assured stage presence
- Quick comprehension, strong musicality, and the ability to execute choreography precisely and confidently
- Experience working as part of a permanent ensemble
- Basic acting skills and prior experience aboard a cruise ship are a plus
- Very good English skills; knowledge of German is a plus
- A professional demeanor, excellent manners, and strong teamwork skills
Note regarding the burlesque component:
- Previous experience in burlesque is not required—experience in burlesque, revue, cabaret, or similar show formats is welcome
- A confident, elegant, playful, and sensual use of physicality on stage is expected
- Due to specific choreographic and production requirements for this role, a height of approximately 173 cm is required
- No topless scenes: The maximum level of undressing is limited to underwear or nipple pasties
Why sea chefs?
Here's what we offer you:
- The most beautiful destinations on Earth
- Paid travel to and from the destination
- An international work environment
- Free room and board
- Good opportunities for career advancement
Do you have questions about a job on board and/or our application process?
You can find comprehensive information and the FAQ on our website.
Still have questions? Our recruiting team is happy to help:
Paolo
Fenu, Casting Entertainment Services Team
We look forward to receiving your application—regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion, beliefs, and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.