RIVERBOAT CRUISE COORDINATOR – $19.50 PER HOUR

Gateway Arch; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Metro Transit pass

Free parking on Riverfront Levee

Paid time off after 180 days

Arch Café discount

Paddlewheel Café discount

Arch Store discount

2 Riverfront Cruise tickets

$500 Hiring Incentive

Job summary

Gateway Riverboat Cruises is seeking a Cruise Coordinator to oversee guest welfare and the smooth operation of Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer riverboats along the Mississippi. This supervisory role focuses on delivering outstanding hospitality while managing a crew during private charters and dinner cruises.

You will train staff, coordinate with kitchen, ensure safety protocols, and help meet daily sales goals while maintaining a welcoming dock presence.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must pass alcohol and drug screening (including THC).
• Must pass background check.
• Must pass math proficiency questionnaire in employee application.
• Must have supervisory experience in food and beverage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise servers, bartenders, and cashiers on private charters, dinner cruises, and events.
• Coordinate with guests to understand needs and ensure all details are executed accurately.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of cruises per management or guest specifications.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Handle issues or emergencies during cruises with professionalism and efficiency.
• Provide training and support to staff to maintain high service standards.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation regulations and pricing knowledge.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Public speaking

Pricing & menu knowledge

F&B cross-training

Organizational skills

Safety oriented

Lifting up to 50lbs

Job description

Cruise Coordinator, Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

Gateway Riverboat Cruises Seasonal 19.50 - 19.50 (Hourly)

Benefits

• All employees receive a FREE Metro Transit pass. Good for unlimited rides on MetroLink and MetroBus
• FREE Parking on Riverfront Levee
• Eligible to earn paid time off after 180 days
• Discount at Arch Café
• Discount at Paddlewheel Café
• Discount at Arch Store
• 2 St. Louis Riverfront Cruise tickets
• $500 Hiring Incentive
  • 1st payment - $150 following successful completion of 30 days of employment
  • 2nd payment - $150 following successful completion of 90 days of employment
  • 3rd payment - $200 following successful completion of 150 days of employment
  • Employees must work at least 15.5 hours per week and be in good standing to be eligible

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Job Summary

Mission

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are looking for individuals who are seeking a career on the water! As the Cruise Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for the welfare and comfort of all guests on the Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer riverboats as they navigate up and down the Mississippi River. This is a supervisory position. Please see the following details regarding the position expectations, skills, and requirements.

Expectations

• Always have a positive, friendly, and approachable demeanor while having fun!
• Continually exceed guests’ expectations by always having a guest first attitude.
• Be prompt and accountable when you are scheduled to work.
• Follow the dress code by wearing your uniform.
• Maintain an alert, professional appearance even when not actively engaged with guests.
• Supervise a team of servers, bartenders, and/or cashiers on private charters, dinner cruises and other events, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for passengers
• Work closely with guests (private charters) to understand their needs and preferences, ensuring all details are executed accurately.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of cruises, ensuring all areas are prepared according to specifications made by management or guests (private charters).
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food and beverage service.
• Handle any issues or emergencies that arise during cruises with professionalism and efficiency.
• Provide training and support to staff, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines including complying with health and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of pricing, menu items, and general cruise information.
• Participate team meetings and training sessions.
• Monitor and work to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals at all Points of Sale.
• Engage incoming and departing guests in a warm, genuine and friendly manner, answer guest inquiry line, provide directions, and help maintain cleanliness and organization of dock when working as a greeter.
• Assist with stocking and restocking supplies as necessary in the gift shop, dry storage, coolers, etc.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass alcohol and drug screening (to include THC).
• Must pass background check.
• Must pass math proficiency questionnaire (located in employee application).
• Must have some supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Willing to work on a moving vessel in water and outdoors (hot and cold environments).

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional guest service skills
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to learn pricing, menu items, and general cruise information
• Ability to perform all Food & Beverage positions on the boat
• Ability to learn all opening and closing procedures
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Safety-oriented
• Able to carry/lift up to 50lbs
• Able to work in a standing position for 3 hours continuously and up to 9 hours per day
• Ability to continuously carry trays/plates up and down stairs
• Able to bend and stoop