Vessel Operations & Guest Experience Assistant

John Swire & Sons (HK) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited invites applications for an Assistant Coxswain to support the Coxswain in delivering safe, smooth on-water guest experiences on pleasure vessels and speedboats.

The role requires Form 3 education or above, a Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate (Grade II) or equivalent, and 1–3 years of relevant experience handling twin screw motor vessels and driving speedboats for watersports.

Qualifications

• Form 3 education or above.
• Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence (Grade II) or equivalent.
• 1–3 years relevant experience handling twin screw motor vessel and driving speedboats for watersports.
• Good knowledge of vessel maintenance and familiarity with Hong Kong waters and related regulations.
• Knowledge in vessel control systems, use of radar and/or marine radio is a plus.
• Mature and self-motivated with a pleasant personality.
• Working level of spoken and written English and Chinese. Putonghua is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Coxswain to navigate and steer vessels and speedboats in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide quality cruising and catering services to guests and work flexible hours as required, including public holidays and nighttime.
• Monitor maintenance activities and report damage, defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the vessel and speedboat.
• Manage inventory of food & beverage and provisions.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

Form 3 education

Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate (Grade II)

Tools

Radar & Marine Radio knowledge

Job description

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited invites applications for an Assistant Coxswain to support the Coxswain in delivering safe, smooth on-water guest experiences on pleasure vessels and speedboats.

The role requires Form 3 education or above, a Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate (Grade II) or equivalent, and 1–3 years of relevant experience handling twin screw motor vessels and driving speedboats for watersports.