Hotel Director Shipboard Celebrity Cruises

Position Summary

The Hotel Director oversees the functions of Hotel Operations onboard the vessel and is accountable for driving and maximizing positive results on all company based targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). The Hotel Operations Department consists of Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Guest Relations, Finance, Entertainment, IT & Data Systems, Cruise Sales, and all onboard revenue-generating areas. The Hotel Director is responsible for the day to day operation and performance of all of the departments within Hotel Operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a senior leader in a luxury hotel or cruise industry environment.
• Exceptional communication, problem solving decision making and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead with a “global” perspective in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, work force planning and management, leadership techniques and production methods.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function.
• Ability to lead teams in a positive and productive manner by inspiring and developing individuals and effectively managing processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent (Preferred), or “on the job” progressive experience equivalent.
• Intermediate computer software skills required.

Physical & Language Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.