Embark on the journey of a lifetime and make Europe’s rivers your home. Apply now to become part of sea chefs as…
Hotel Manager (w/m/d) - River Cruises
Charterer: River
Department: Administration
WANDERLUST? Your river journey starts here!
Take the chance to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful ports and cultures: follow the Danube to Vienna, admire the Eiffel Tower from the Seine, or discover Amsterdam’s canals with your team. Historic old towns, local markets, and cultural highlights are waiting to be explored. With enthusiasm, motivation, and team spirit, you’ll unlock excellent career opportunities – and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Since English is the main language on most of the river ships, the job posting is already provided in English.
sea chefs - your employer with various missions - whether ocean-going, expedition, luxury or river cruises. As an experienced partner in the hotel- and crew-management for international cruise lines, sea chefs offers unique career opportunities onboard cruise ships in the premium - and luxury sector.
Discover the world with us and experience #WorldClassMoments!
Your Job
This awaits you on your journey with us:
- Responsible for the entire Hotel Operations, supervising and coordinating the service, galley, hotel inventory controlling and administration departments
- Cooperation with Shore Side Management: all activities pertaining to the professional management of the hotel operation, hotel related policies, standards and procedures, cost and budget control, service and vacation schedules for the hotel department
- Implementation, maintenance and improvement of the quality standards and adherence of all relevant hygiene (HACCP), safety and environmental regulations
- Responsibility for the careful handling of all equipment and machinery in the entire hotel operations
- Contact person for passengers regarding inquiries, complaints and suggestions in the entire hotel operations
- Motivating staff, paying attention that service is to carried out in a friendly, competent manner
- Planning, organising, delegating special functions in the hotel operations
Why sailing with sea chefs?
You can look forward to:
Travelling the world
Paid and organised travel
International work environment
Free accommodation & catering
Exclusive crew areas
Great career opportunities
Development & training courses
Paid insurance
Free uniform cleaning
Why sailing with sea chefs?
You can look forward to:
Travelling the world
Paid and organised travel
International work environment
Free accommodation & catering
Exclusive crew areas
Great career opportunities
Development & training courses
Paid insurance
Free uniform cleaning
Why sailing with sea chefs?
You can look forward to:
Travelling the world
Paid and organised travel
International work environment
Free accommodation & catering
Exclusive crew areas
Great career opportunities
Development & training courses
Paid insurance
Free uniform cleaning
Your course & your talents
Here's what you bring on board:
- Qualified training and professional diploma in the hotel- or gastronomy sector
- Several years practical experience in hotel operations (or internal qualification)
- Experience in managing complaints
- Negotiation-safe knowledge of English language as well as a good general education
- Quality of leadership, assertiveness, flexibility and organisational talent, capable of motivation
- Self-assured, pleasant and calm manner towards staff and passengers, well-groomed appearance
- Cost and quality awareness
Any questions about a job on board and/or our application process?
You can find comprehensive information and the FAQ on our website.
We look forward to receiving your application - regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.
