Cruise Ship: Assistant Hotel Manager (Live Aboard)

American Cruise Lines; Grand Rivers (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel provided

Room and board

Uniforms provided

Training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest USA flagged cruise line, seeks an Assistant Hotel Manager to support the Hotel Manager aboard our ships for the 2026 season. The role focuses on maintaining service standards, guest satisfaction, and coordinating hotel staff across housekeeping, dining, and guest services.

Responsibilities include supervising supervisors, assisting with turnover and events, and ensuring sanitation and guest comfort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or Hotel & Restaurant Management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Minimum 3 years management experience at a full-service hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
• Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time.
• English communication skills (verbal and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Housekeeping Manager and Guest Service Coordinator, at the direction of the Hotel Manager.
• Assists Hotel Manager as directed.
• Assists Dining Room Manager during all meal services.
• Performs duties of Hotel General Manager when Hotel General Manager is off ship 1-2 times per week.
• Oversees bar operations and manages wine/liquor inventory.
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness in passenger areas and ensures all housekeeping standards are followed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Hospitality management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest USA flagged cruise line, seeks an Assistant Hotel Manager to support the Hotel Manager aboard our ships for the 2026 season. The role focuses on maintaining service standards, guest satisfaction, and coordinating hotel staff across housekeeping, dining, and guest services.

Responsibilities include supervising supervisors, assisting with turnover and events, and ensuring sanitation and guest comfort.