Staff Captain - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

Scenic Tours Europe AG; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cruise company in Germany is hiring a Staff Captain for luxury river cruises. The role requires qualifications as Captain and responsibilities include navigating the ship, managing operations, and leading the nautical team. The ideal candidate must communicate in German and English and have a strong sense of responsibility. This position promises a dynamic work environment in scenic locations across Europe.

Qualifikationen

• Qualification as Captain on one or several of the rivers.
• Ability to communicate in German for navigation purposes.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and company personnel.

Aufgaben

• Represent the company values and visions.
• Ensure professional and courteous service while managing daily operations.
• Navigate the ship safely from port to port.
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks.
• Supervise and train the nautical team in carrying out deck work.

Kenntnisse

Ability to communicate in German

Ability to communicate in English

Team player

Good social skills

Organized and dependable

Ausbildung

A or B river patent

Radar and radio certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Staff Captain - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

Qualifications required for this position include:

• Qualification as 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
• Team player
• Good social skills and ability to interact with guests
• Organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of responsibility

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions
• Ensure a professional and courteous service while managing the daily operations
• Implement and maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Adhere and enforce the company “Safety Management plan”
• Observe all legal requirements and protocols
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks
• Distribute information within the team as well as to all other departments, including shore-side and head office
• Navigate the ship safely from port to port along Europe’s rivers
• Direct, manage and supervise all nautical‑technical‑safety matters
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the ship, the guests, the entire crew, and environmental stewardship
• Supervise and train the nautical team in carrying out deck work
• Interact with guests courteously
• Liaise with the hotel manager and cruise director to ensure guest satisfaction
• Evaluate nautical crew and provide feedback, including performance enhancing action plans when necessary
• Support and encourage talented crewmembers by identifying and suggesting career steps, following the company HR operating standards
• Liaise professionally with local authorities during inspections and audits
• Monitor the nautical crew vacation plans
• Monitor the nautical crew duty‑schedules and ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation
• Be familiar with all docking locations
• Ensure proper storage use and that emergency escape routes are always free

Side Tasks

• Prepare and supervise winter repairs
• In charge of winter harbor
• Manage other duties such as luggage service, loading, and garbage off‑loading
• Manage and execute all safety drills
• Report any accidents or incidents to the company accordingly
• Identify “near miss” situations accordingly and follow up with reports
• Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings