Purser (f/m/d) - River

FARWEH? You love the sea and want to inspire our guests?

River cruises offer new perspectives, destinations and challenges every day. Take your chance to get to know the most beautiful ports and cultures of Europe. Follow the Danube to Vienna, the Eiffel Tower on the Seine or explore Amsterdam with your team. With enthusiasm and motivation for your job you have the best career opportunities – with commitment and team spirit you win friends for life. Since on most of our river ships the board language is English, the English job description already awaits you here.

Your employer sea chefs – on a multifaceted mission: whether ocean cruises, expedition trips, luxury cruises or river cruises. As an experienced partner in hotel and crew management of international shipping companies, sea chefs offers unique career opportunities on board cruise ships in the premium to luxury segment.

Discover the most beautiful ports of Europe with us and experience your #WorldClassMoments!

Your job

You know hospitality from a to z but Antwerp and Zurich are miles away? With your job onboard, you will not only be visiting the most beautiful cities in Europe – you will make them your second home!

• Head of administration: responsible for implementation and maintenance of the quality and accounting standards and managing financial details and service issues for guests and crew
• Responsible for the adherence of all regulations, instructions and tasks given by the Shoreside Hotel Operations and the Hotel Manager
• Responsibility for the Ship’s Clearance, Ship’s Cashbook, guests and crew accounting, reception (Front Office & Back Office), Crew List and Ship’s Certificates
• Knowing and adhering to company regulations, SOP’s and ISM where relevant to the Ships Operation and operating in the interests of the Owner and Supplier
• Dealing with any passenger queries regarding accounting matters and performing the end of cruise reports and analysis
• Overseeing the supervision of service and passenger embarkation, disembarkation and medical disembarks
• Always available as a contact and to motivate the crew in the department
• Responsible for planning, organizing and delegating special functions in the department as well as vacation schedules together with Hotel Manager

Your Course & your talents

This is what you bring on board:

• Several years experience in accounting, administration and training skills within the hotel business or onboard a cruise ship
• Administrational skills as well as cost, currencies and quality awareness
• Experience in managing complaints and ability to work under stress and taking own initiative
• Computer knowledge of the relevant IT systems and Word, Excel, Email
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and if possible knowledge of additional foreign language
• Reliable, trustworthy person, maintaining confidentially
• Self-assured and calm manner towards guests, crew members and authorities
• Good leadership skills, capable of motivation, service and quality oriented

Why sea chefs?

This is what we offer you:

• Travelling the world

• Paid and organized travel

• International work environment

• Free accommodation & catering

• Exclusive crew areas

• Great career opportunities

• Development & training courses

• Paid insurance

• Free uniform cleaning

• All benefits

Do you have questions about a job on board and/or our application process? Check out our website for comprehensive information and FAQ. Our social media channels also show you exciting insights into crew and seafarer life.

We look forward to receiving your application – regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, world view and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.

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