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Hotel General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $61,100.00 - $97,100.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive daily rate
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Travel covered
room and board covered
Uniforms covered
Training covered

Job Description

American Cruise Lines is the largest USA flagged cruise line operating exclusively within the United States. The company has a distinctive niche in the cruise industry by offering intimate small ship experiences on vessels that carry no more than 200 passengers. Known for its commitment to providing personalized and memorable voyages, American Cruise Lines emphasizes sharing America’s unique stories and scenic wonders in a manner that is both authentic and engaging. With a growing fleet featuring newly constructed vessels, the company is expanding its shipboard management team to enhance its guest services and operational excellence for the 2026 season. This... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of hotel or food and beverage management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business or hospitality management is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Willing to live and work aboard the ship
  • Ability to meet moderate physical demands including lifting, bending, climbing, and long periods of walking or standing
  • Ability to satisfactorily pass US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test and periodic consortium testing including testing for marijuana and other controlled substances
  • Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including 14 to 15 hour days for six to eight weeks at a time
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hotel or food and beverage management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality management is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Willing to live and work aboard the ship
  • Optimism and a hardworking drive to succeed
  • Cruise industry experience not required
  • Ability to meet moderate physical demands, including lifting, bending, climbing, and long periods of walking or standing
  • Ability to satisfactorily pass US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test and periodic consortium testing, including testing for marijuana and other controlled substances
  • Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including 14 to 15 hour days for six to eight weeks at a time
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Job Duties

  • Supervise the Assistant Hotel Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Restaurant Manager, Cruise Director, Excursions Director, Executive Chef and Guest Service Coordinator
  • Hold officers and crew accountable to American Cruise Lines’ standards
  • Comply with American Cruise Lines’ Operations Manual, service standards, and procedures
  • Responsible for assessing the management team and providing immediate corrective feedback
  • Anticipate the needs of guests and crew
  • Respond quickly to guest requests and ensure follow-up
  • Identify and resolve problems immediately and request home office support as needed
  • Ability to speak and present in front of all guests in person using a microphone
  • Management presence during meals services, cocktail hour, and onboard events
  • Oversee food service and culinary operations for guests and crew to include food quality, presentation, service, and timely delivery
  • Ensure Chefs are following approved menus and recipes
  • Oversee crew orientation, scheduling, crew appearance uniform standards, and discipline
  • Lead and direct ship officers in achieving weekly sales goals
  • Maintain impeccable cleanliness in passenger areas and ensure all housekeeping standards are followed
  • Manage shipboard business transactions, accounting, timecards, and home office reporting
  • Responsible for managing all hotel and food inventories
  • Work with the Executive Chef to ensure food and hotel supplies are ordered and received timely
  • Complete daily ship inspection with Mate and Assistant Hotel Manager to generate daily work list and follow up to ensure tasks are completed
  • Create positive crew experiences
  • Coordinate all staff to create specific, measurable, achievable, and realistic game plans in order to provide our guests with a memorable cruise on each of our itineraries
  • Perform bartending duties as needed with other management personnel
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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