Cruise Director - Only French speakers. Do not apply if you do not speak French!!!

CRUISE DIRECTOR AVAILABLE M/V PAUL GAUGUIN, TAHITI FRENCH POLYNESIA:

• Minimum of five years experience in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, entertainment or recreational industry (shipboard experience preferred)
• Master of Ceremony or/and professional entertainment experience
• Strong management skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent verbal and written command of the English language, knowledge of another language(s) is a plus
• Superior customer service, teambuilding and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills

Past production shows experience required a plus, being able to hold a show for pax

• The Cruise Director is a head of the entertainment department and supervises and evaluates the performance of all department personnel - Headline Entertainers, Les Gauguins/ Dancers, Stage Manager, Band, Musicians, Cruise (Activities)
• Reports to the Hotel Director
• Responsible for guiding his/her team to develop activity programming sensitive to guest demographics and itinerary fluctuations
• Host and acts as Master of Ceremonies at special events, theme parties and functions such as Captain's Cocktail Party, Guest's Talent Show, Crew Show, Welcome Aboard Show etc.
• Makes announcements on the Public Address System
• Monitors and evaluates guest comments and creates plans for improvements
• Conducts regular meetings with the other heads of departments to review policies, discuss opportunities and coordinate solutions
• Ensures that guest entertainment and activities are carefully integrated with all product offerings aboard the ship
• Coaches and rehearses performance with department staff to ensure that cruise line standards are being met
• Responsible for the training and counseling of all the staff under his/her supervision