Hotel manager

We are currently hiring for candidates that want to join our ships in 2026.

Are you a people-oriented leader with extensive experience in hospitality?
As a hotel manager, you are responsible for the entire hotel operation on board and guarantee guest satisfaction and a pleasant working environment for our crew. With your organisational skills, you take care of the day-to-day management of staff, creating their schedules, setting an example for the crew and provide training and coaching to reach Scylla standards. Your monthly financial forecasts for F&B and hotel supplies are on target and accurate. Based on the wishes of our tour operators, you ensure a smooth operation of all cruises on board of your vessel and make sure to exceed our guests’ expectations.

Your profile:

• Several years of management experience within hospitality with outstanding and proven management skills and hands-on experience
• Preferably a degree in hospitality management and/or previous (river) cruise experience
• Strong knowledge in all hotel operations, including F&B, housekeeping and reception
• The happiness of our guests is your main priority in compliance with our Scylla standards
• The well-being of the crew on your ship is important to you: you are an empathic person, with great listening and coaching skills.
• You stimulate teamwork within the various teams and between the different departments
• You are open minded and flexible and have a hands-on mentality
• You are resistant to stress and resilient
• You are able to train crew members in each area of hotel operations
• Excellent cross-cultural communication
• Excellent English skills (written & verbal), German knowledge is a big advantage.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Our offer:

• Attractive salary based on experience
• 120 paid holidays, rotation arrangements by mutual agreement
• Travel expenses are paid per ticket
• Pension-contribution
• Health and accident insurance
• Insured both on board and during your holidays ashore
• Private cabin
• High quality crew food
• Referral program
• Intensive training on-the-job
• Focus on your career development with many opportunities to grow to other positions
• The ability to work on a first-class innovative river cruise ship with the Number One luxury river cruise-company
• The opportunity to travel Europe and make friends for life

Apply now and join the Scylla family and set sail for new adventures!
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