ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position LAUNDRY ATTENDANT for Scylla AG!
Founded in Switzerland in 1973, Scylla has been setting the standard in premium river cruising for more than 50 years. Their motto is “Quality, our passion”.
Today, the company operates more than 40 modern river ships, sailing along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Saône, and many other beautiful rivers across Europe.
As a Laundry Attendant, you help keep all guest and crew linen, towels, and uniforms clean and ready. Your work makes cabins, restaurants, and crew areas look neat and professional. By carefully handling laundry, helping your team, and keeping machines and storage organized, you make a big difference in the comfort of guests and crew.
Conditions:
- Free food and accommodation on board
- Seasonal work with contracts from March to November renewable each season
- River ships are located in Europe - closer to home
- No Safety certificates or Seaman's book required
- Possibility to take paid days off and vacation during the season
- Excellent working conditions, pension plan and health insurance
- Free internet (10 GB per month)
- Shore leave almost every day
- There are always more openings for German speakers
- Some vessels offer free German language courses on board
Duties and responsibilities:
- Regulate machine processes when starting washers, driers and dry cleaners.
- Sort, fold or wrap the items according to requirements or personal attention to detail.
- Keep records of used chemicals.
- Responsible for washing and ironing of table linen, napkins, towels, cleaning towels, guest laundry and uniforms from Galley, Restaurant, Bar departments and Officers.
- Responsible for washing and ironing the private cloths from Captain and Hotel Manager.
- Responsible for the general cleanliness of the Laundry and linen store room in compliance to Scylla standards.
- Responsible for dealing carefully with all equipment, machines and cleaning agents in the Laundry (paying extra attention to the cleaning of the filters of the dryers in both laundry areas).
- Assist the HK Team to collect used towels, bed linen
- Responsible to carry out and return of guest laundry.
- Assist with "Turn-down" service on a daily base if necessary.
- Reporting technical defects in the Laundry to the Reception.
- Adherence to cleanliness and hygienic regulations in compliance with company hygienic concept and HACCP regulations.
- Compliance with the waste concept.
- etc.
Requirements:
- Experienced within the hotel industry and/ or previous river cruise ship experience.
- Outstanding skills and experience in this role with an extensive hands-on experience.
- Flexibility, stress resistant, calm under the pressure, resilient and team player with positive approach.
- Professional attitude and appearance, reliable and hard-working with great team spirit.
- Open minded and flexible with high social, interpersonal and cultural competencies.
- Good English skills (written & verbal), other languages as German is an advantage.
- Being representative of Scylla´s values.
- Age: min. 18 years old
- Non-EU nationals will need D type German visa before joining
Why Join Us
At Scylla, you’ll support a dynamic, international team while helping create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Enjoy traveling across Europe, developing your hospitality career, and forming lasting friendships—all while delivering first-class service onboard our luxury river cruise ships.
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- EU nationals can apply and join during whole season without visas
- Ukrainian citizens with residence permits in EU may also apply
- Non-EU citizens German speakers may also apply to all positions
- Culinary positions are open for EU and NON-EU (English or German speakers)
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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