Hotel Manager for small Sea ships
- Recruiter:
- Grand Circle Cruise Line
- Category:
- Management Jobs
- Position:
- Hotel Manager / Hotel Director
- Salary:
- 3200 - 4860 euro + tips
- Updated:
- June 3, 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
- Gross monthly salary: 3.200 – 4.860 EUR, including base pay and potential additional earning such as bonuses, depending on experience and internal pay structure
Benefits:
• tips
• pension fond through Allianz
• internet free of charge
• laundry service (uniforms and private)
• rotation: 4 months onboard / 2 months vacation
• yearly contract, paid all year around
• travel is arranged by Company from nearest airport to your home city till port of embarkation
• free shore excursions
• special discounts on onboard shop
• medical insurance coverage by private insurance company
• refund for obtaining pre-joining GCCL Medical Report as well as test on Alcohol & Drugs
Place of work: Europe
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
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.
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