Rooms Division Manager

Princess Cruises; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company-paid travel

Access to learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading cruise line in New York is hiring a Rooms Division Manager. You will oversee cleanliness and maintenance within guest areas, ensuring service excellence and managing a dedicated team. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the cruise industry, with a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Join a vibrant team that values growth and development as you travel the world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in cruise industry or hotel operation.
• 5 years professional experience as a Housekeeping Manager on cruise ship.
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, maintenance in guest areas.
• Perform daily inspections for quality assurance.
• Drive guest-centric team culture to exceed KPIs.

Skills

General management skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Guest service orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED or associate degree

Job description

Rooms Division Manager

Department: Rooms Division

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Global

Reporting To: Guest Services Director

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team. A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements. As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for upholding Company and Public Health standards for cleanliness, sanitation, maintenance, and related services in guest staterooms, teammate cabins, guests and teammate public areas, and associated areas.
• Performs daily inspections to ensure consistent cleanliness, sanitation, presentation and timely readiness of guest staterooms and guest and teammate public areas.
• Responsible for the efficient operation of the Laundry and the quality and timeliness of clean and pressed linens and guest and teammate personal items.
• Performs timely preventive maintenance and inventory reviews, and ongoing reporting of the condition of all fixtures and furnishing items in guest and teammate spaces.
• Consistently exceeds the Rooms Division Key Performance Indicators (KPI), by driving a personalized guest-centric team culture and ensuring teammates demonstrate understanding and commitment to the service excellence program and the experiential ownership approach.
• Responsible for guest satisfaction, supporting the teams to provide timely, effective, and personalized resolutions, while driving down ship specific post cruise complaints.
• Actively ensures that all Rooms Division teammates display a positive and professional demeanor and are fully trained on company service standards and programs.
• Manages all Rooms Division expenditures within the budget allocation.
• Trains and monitors performance of Rooms Division team to maximize Laundry revenue and minimize laundry costs/refunds due to damaged items.
• Trains and monitors performance of the Rooms Division team to minimize waste, breakages and mishandling of supplies and equipment.
• Mentors the Rooms Division team through coaching, training, and ongoing development to support career progression and ensures that all Rooms Division teammates maintain and complete structured training that enhances all key elements of their roles.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in cruise industry or mixture of shipboard / land-based hotel operation.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a Housekeeping Manager onboard cruise ship.
• High School Diploma/GED or associate degree
• Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision‑making, problem‑solving, and delivery of results.
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written. Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Job Benefits

Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary package.
• Your comfortable single cabin—your space to relax and recharge.
• Company‑paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well‑being and work‑life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.