sea chefs is one of the world’s leading partners of shipping companies and tour operators in the cruise industry and operates as a full-service hospitality management provider.
Our comprehensive range of services includes hotel, catering, spa and crew management on board ocean and river cruise ships in the premium, luxury and expedition segments.
To ensure that everything runs smoothly, over 220 dedicated employees at our land-based locations in Switzerland, Germany, Malta, France and Cyprus passionately support the approximately 16,000 crew members on board in areas such as procurement, administration, operations, recruiting, crewing and corporate management.
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Your job
Are you looking for responsibility, variety and maritime flair?
As Operations Manager Entertainment Services (f⁠/⁠m⁠/⁠d) at sea chefs, you will manage operational processes in the entertainment sector – and immerse yourself in the world of cruises.
Your areas of responsibility at a glance:
- Planning, controlling and monitoring operational processes in the entertainment area for the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleets
- Disciplinary and technical management of a team of 7 people
- Guidance and supervision of operational management
- overarching coordination and communication on operational issues with the relevant specialist departments of the shipping companies
- Contact person for all operational issues for internal and external contacts
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations
- Budget management and cost control in the area of responsibility
- Developing and optimizing processes to increase efficiency in coordination with the Head of Office Organization
- Preparation of analyses, monitoring and development reports for both the office and operational projects
- Co-responsibility for the conception and implementation of projects, innovations and digitalization in the area of responsibility
- Regular preparation of operational reports for team management
- High willingness to travel
Your course & your talents
Ideally you have:
- Completed studies in the field of event management, business administration, technology, or a comparable qualification
- Several years of operational professional experience – ideally on board a cruise ship and/or in the entertainment sector
- Initial management experience and a keen sense of team dynamics
- Strong organizational skills, a structured way of working and a high degree of personal responsibility
- Communication skills, negotiation skills and resilience – even in challenging situations
- Time flexibility and openness to changing operational requirements
- Business acumen and confident handling of MS Office
- Very good written and spoken German and good English skills
Are you passionate about entertainment and can maintain an overview of day-to-day operations?
Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Why sea chefs?
This is what awaits you in our team on land:
- The most beautiful destinations on earth
- International working environment
- Further education & training
- public transportation allowance
- Team & company events
- Flex days possible
- Company bike
- Pluxee prepaid card
Do you have any questions about this job or our application process?
Our recruiting team will be happy to help you:
Françoise Wegener
fw@seachefs.com
+49 40 3037 4130
We look forward to receiving your application – regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology and/or sexual orientation. Please apply online only.
