Pianist/Vocalist for Swan Hellenic Cruises

V.Ships Leisure is looking for a Pianist on behalf of Swan Hellenic Cruises. Responsible for delivering high quality, individualized and technically excellent entertainment services for guests whilst complying with any Company Policies and towards a goal of achieving total guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers high energy and interactive entertainment to our guests in line with the Swan Hellenic brand, with the ability to accommodate and learn guest song requests.
• Provides an average of five hours per day of ambient music with a polished, classy type of sound as scheduled by the ship’s management.
• Provides a repertoire containing at least two hundred and fifty songs with a wide range from Bach to Gershwin plus Broadway favorites, American standards and popular film music.
• Reads musical partitions and performs individually or alongside other members of the shipboard music team and/or production cast as assigned.
• Performs acoustically or with tasteful support from harmonizers, loopers, and other similar effects.
• Performs on sea days during lunch hours in the assigned venue as scheduled by the ship’s management.
• Performs during embarkation in the assigned venue as scheduled by the ship’s management.
• Performs during Tea Time/Welcome/First Timers/Venetian/Farewell Cocktail parties and other social events as scheduled by the ship’s management.
• Performs during special F&B events.
• Conducts a variety of entertainment for guests, such as musical quizzes, sing-alongs, karaoke and other games, in close collaboration with the supervisor.
• During long cruises (ten days or longer), organizes and heads special entertainment events, such as own show, recitals.
• Carries out all the technical set ups in public areas with the help/assistance of the technical team.
• Proactively responds to issues or potential problems quickly and efficiently involving relevant people as required.
• Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisor.
• Keeping the Cruise Director promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance.
• Socializes with guests when in public rooms.
• Assists with induction and training of new crew.
• Adjusts the schedule and location independently when the overall daily operation changes.
• Incorporates Company service standards, personalized service and sincere hospitality by creating positive experiences for guests, efficiently engaging with guests and anticipating guest needs.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Conservatoire Musical Education.
• Preferably 2 years experience in a similar position in the entertainment industry within an international 5 star establishment.
• Strong skills as a classical piano accompanist.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.