Yacht Entertainment Director (Shipboard)

Four Seasons; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Training and Development

Complimentary Employee Meals onboard

Job summary

Four Seasons Yacht seeks a Shipboard Yacht Entertainment Director to lead and craft world-class onboard entertainment, ensuring guest delight and Four Seasons standards across destinations.

This senior role mentors a diverse team, oversees live music, events, and enrichment activities, manages budgets and safety, and represents the brand with guests and shoreside partners on rotational schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior-level luxury hospitality or cruise entertainment management experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing entertainment teams.
• Excellent hosting and interpersonal skills with charismatic stage presence.
• Strong understanding of entertainment and enrichment programs with technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Fluent in English; additional fluency in Spanish, German, or French valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire a diverse team of entertainers and staff.
• Conceptualize and execute a broad range of onboard entertainment.
• Oversee all onboard entertainment and recreation programs.
• Collaborate with shoreside and ship leadership to optimize offerings.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and technical resources.
• Contribute to themed events and holiday plans.
• Serve as brand ambassador for Four Seasons on board.
• Maintain safety and compliance with policies.

Skills

Entertainment leadership

Team leadership

Public speaking

Guest relations

Fluent English

Multilingual (Spanish/German/French)

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Hospitality/Entertainment management experience

Tools

Event production basics

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

Four Seasons Yacht I
With elegant lines and sweeping ocean views, our spectacular yacht is home to 95 expansive suites and guest rooms, alongside a world‑class choice of dining, wellness, and entertainment. It delivers numerous industry firsts to the yacht category — including the largest accommodations in the class, virtually endless ways to connect and configure suites, and Four Seasons unparalleled hospitality extended across the world’s oceans for the very first time. 679 ft in length // 34,000 Gross Tonnage// 95 Suites // 1:1 Guest/Staff Ratio Each of the yacht’s 95 suites will offer panoramic views through floor‑to‑ceiling windows and access to expansive private terraces.

About The Role

The Shipboard Yacht Entertainment Director is responsible for crafting and executing world‑class entertainment and recreation programs. This leadership role involves mentoring a diverse team, driving innovation, and ensuring every onboard experience surpasses guest expectations while upholding the Four Seasons brand. This is a rotational position, with 3 months onboard followed by 3 months off.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

• Entertainment Leadership & Vision:
  • Direct and inspire a team of entertainers, activity staff, Kids For All Seasons staff and marina personnel as well as guest entertainers and speakers.
  • Conceptualize, plan, and execute a diverse range of entertainment, including live music, themed events, and enrichment programs.
  • Drive innovation and continuously enhance the guest entertainment experience.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Oversee the execution of all onboard entertainment and recreation programs.
  • Collaborate and communicate voyage reports with shipboard and shoreside leadership to optimize offerings.
  • Manage departmental budgets, inventory, and technical resources.
  • Adapt programs to changing conditions (e.g., weather).
  • Oversee Marina operations and Kids For All Seasons programs through the Assistant Yacht Director.
  • Contribute to the creation and decoration of themed parties and events, and actively participate in holiday event planning.
• Guest Engagement & Brand Ambassadorship:
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships with guests, acting as a visible host.
  • Serve as a passionate ambassador for the Four Seasons brand.
  • Provide voyage based entertainment ratings reports to the shoreside director of Entertainment & Recreation.
• Team Development & Management:
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Promote open communication and professional growth.
• Compliance & Safety:
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards, health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Maintain compliance with Four Seasons Yachts' safety and security policies.
  • Ensure all personnel under supervision are familiar with relevant safety and environmental policies, including IPM programs.
  • Follow and execute Hotel Policies as outlined in the Hotel SOP.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years of senior‑level experience in luxury hospitality or cruise line entertainment management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing entertainment teams with a focus on fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
• Exceptional hosting and interpersonal skills, coupled with a confident and charismatic stage presence, capable of engaging upscale and demanding clientele.
• Strong understanding of entertainment and enrichment programs, including technical requirements, with the ability to create and execute engaging onboard activities.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills, enabling effective interaction with guests, ship personnel, and shore‑side teams.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, including schedule adjustments and operational needs.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with additional fluency in Spanish, German, or French highly valued.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Employee Meals while onboard

Schedule & Hours

• Willingness to live and work onboard the Yacht for extended periods, with travel to various international destinations. Must be able to work for 3 months on schedule.

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