Onboard General Manager – Luxury Yacht Hotel Leader

V.Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Express Sailing Yachts seeks a General Manager to lead its on-board hotel department aboard ship. You will drive operational excellence, mentor the crew, and ensure guest experiences meet Orient Express standards while coordinating with the Marine team.

This contract role requires shipboard hospitality leadership, a strong command of SOPs, budgeting, and reports, with explicit STCW compliance and C1D visa. Fluent English and prior luxury cruise hotel leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Hospitality or related field.
• Seafaring Hotel Director experience in luxury cruise is preferred.
• Shipboard experience required.
• Valid STCW certificates and C1D visa.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-board hotel operations and drive SOP adherence.
• Motivate and manage hotel crew; ensure guest satisfaction.
• Monitor budgets, inventory, and procurement.
• Report performance to shore management and heads of department.
• Coordinate with Marine Department to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Fluent English

Cost control

Training & development

Education

University degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Orient Express Sailing Yachts seeks a General Manager to lead its on-board hotel department aboard ship. You will drive operational excellence, mentor the crew, and ensure guest experiences meet Orient Express standards while coordinating with the Marine team.

This contract role requires shipboard hospitality leadership, a strong command of SOPs, budgeting, and reports, with explicit STCW compliance and C1D visa. Fluent English and prior luxury cruise hotel leadership are essential.