Hotel Manager for small Sea ships

Grand Circle Cruise Line
Recruiter:
Grand Circle Cruise Line
Category:
Management Jobs
Position:
Hotel Manager / Hotel Director
Salary:
GROSS EUR 5,640 – 6,990
Updated:
June 23, 2026

About the company
Grand Circle Corporation is the largest U.S. provider of international vacations for Americans aged 50 and older. What sets GCC as an industry leader in travel and discovery are small group sizes, unsurpassed value and excellence and unique itineraries covered under three brands: Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel.

About the job
Responsible for coordinating, supporting, and delivering an exceptional guest service for our travelers in accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:
• Practicing GCCL values
• Responsible for entire hotel department
• Supervising and motivating crew, especially management staff
• Organizing and conducting check-in and check-out
• Supervising general administrative tasks for all departments
• Responsible for cost and budget
• Cooperating with nautical department as well as company’s regional offices
• Handling and resolving travelers’ and crew concerns

Skills/Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of relevant job experience
• Proven leadership abilities and excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and motivational skills and coaching abilities
• fluency in English
• For non-European candidate visa might be required based on embarkation port
• Ability to manage the international staff in a positive and productive manner
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Seaman book
• Certificates (at the expense of employee):
• Basic Safety Training (STCW Code VI/1)
• Security Awareness Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STCW Code VI/6-2)
• Passenger Ship Safety (STCW Code V/2)
• Proficiency in Survival craft and Rescue Boat (STCW Code VI/2 )
• Yellow fever

What we offer:
• Compensation

o Competitive gross monthly salary: EUR 5,640 – 6,990

• Benefits

• Cayman seafarer employment contract
• Rotation: 4 months on board and 2 months at home (+/- 30 days)
• Continuous year-round employment with salary paid throughout the year
• Single onboard accommodation with complimentary meals provided
• Eligibility for various internal bonus structures
• Private medical insurance coverage
• Tips customarily provided by U.S. travelers
• Company contribution to a long-term savings benefit
• Fully arranged, company-paid travel from your nearest home airport to the port of embarkation, ensuring a smooth and convenient joining experience
• Reimbursement of pre-joining GCCL medical report and alcohol and drug testing costs through insurance
• Unlimited onboard internet access

 


STCW Certificates

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Work Experience Requirements

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.