Shipboard Hotel GM — Live Aboard Leadership

American Cruise Lines; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel, room, and board covered

Job summary

A premier cruise line company is seeking a Hotel General Manager to join its shipboard team for the 2026 season. The role involves supervising various management positions, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining high service quality. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in hotel management, preferably with a degree in hospitality. Additionally, living and working onboard is essential, as the position requires a flexible schedule of 14 to 15 hours daily for six to eight weeks at a time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hotel or food and beverage management experience.
• Willingness to live and work aboard the ship.
• Ability to meet moderate physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hotel management team and ensure service standards.
• Manage shipboard business transactions and food inventories.
• Provide immediate corrective feedback to management team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A premier cruise line company is seeking a Hotel General Manager to join its shipboard team for the 2026 season. The role involves supervising various management positions, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining high service quality. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in hotel management, preferably with a degree in hospitality. Additionally, living and working onboard is essential, as the position requires a flexible schedule of 14 to 15 hours daily for six to eight weeks at a time.