Hotel Director

Celebrity Cruises is looking for inspired global professionals who believe in success through commitment and pride to join our expanding family. As an industry leader in service and innovation, we provide a working environment that fosters career growth and development for our onboard team members. With a fleet of innovative cruise ships, each offering guests a premium vacation experience, there are almost countless opportunities to join us at sea.

We are currently searching for Hotel Directors to join our team. 

Potential candidates must have at least five or more years in applicable management experience in a four or five star resort, hotel or cruise line.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directing the function of all hotel personnel through the management of department heads
• Recruiting, motivating, and developing staff
• Establishing and maintaining employee relations, including regular department head meetings to ensure optimum teamwork and productivity
• Ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction including resolving guests' problems
• Implementing the business and operating budget and competitive program plans to ensure on an on-going basis optimum total guest satisfaction, sales potential and profitability
• Analyzing established goals and objectives compared to actual results and implementing recommendations to achieve projected goals
• Monitoring cash management programs and purchasing practices
• Allocating funds, authorizing expenditures, and assisting in planning departments' budgets
• Establishing and maintaining a prominent level of visibility and involvement throughout the vessel, as well as conducting regular inspections of facilities
• Participating with the corporate office in monitoring present and future trends, practices and systems in the hospitality and cruise industries

Hiring Requirements

All applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Have the ability to innovate and problem solve, transform both qualitative and quantitative data into actionable reports, plan and implement new initiatives that drive revenue
• Five or more years of management experience in an upscale hotel or cruise ship in the areas of food and beverage, guest relations, housekeeping, entertainment or human resources
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English clearly and distinctly
•  Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Applicants must be able to accommodate a 4 months on / 2 months off contract schedule
• Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and training
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain a C1/D1 Visa