Mate - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

Scenic Tours Europe AG; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A luxury cruise operator is seeking a Mate for their on board luxury river cruise ship in Germany. The ideal candidate will have qualifications as a Captain on various rivers, a River Patent, and the ability to communicate in both German and English. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, and providing excellent guest service. Strong leadership and social skills are essential for this role, along with a dependable and organized personality.

Qualifikationen

• Qualification as a Captain on one or several rivers.
• A or B River Patent is mandatory.
• Radar and radio certificate required for operation areas.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.

Aufgaben

• Represent company values and ensure professional service.
• Maintain safety of ship, staff, and passengers.
• Conduct quality controls and supervise technical maintenance.
• Interact courteously with guests and local authorities.

Kenntnisse

Communication in German

Communication in English

Leadership skills

Social skills

Organized personality

Ausbildung

Captain qualification for relevant rivers

A or B River Patent

Radar and radio certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Mate - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Captain on one or several of the following rivers:
  • Danube
  • Dutch and Belgian rivers
  • Rhine, Main and Moselle
  • Seine, Rhône and Saône
• A or B River Patent
• Radar and radio certificate for the respective areas of operation
• Ability to communicate in German for navigation purposes
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and company personnel
• Leadership skills
• Good social skills and ability to interact with guests
• Organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of responsibility
• Safety expert; first aid and breathing apparatus training desirable but not required

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions
• Ensure a professional and courteous service while managing daily operations
• Maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Ensure the safety of the ship, staff, and passengers
• Adhere to and enforce the company “Safety Management plan”
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks
• Supervise all nautical‑technical maintenance
• Supervise and assist the nautical team in carrying out deck work
• Interact with guests courteously on a regular basis
• Liaise professionally with local authorities during inspections and audits
• Assist with safety equipment checks and ship maintenance following company protocols

Side Tasks

• Assist the captain with preparations and supervision of winter repairs
• Assist with other duties such as luggage service, loading, and garbage off‑loading
• Assist with execution of all safety drills
• Report any accidents or incidents to the captain
• Identify “near miss” situations and follow up with reports
• Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings