Yacht Entertainment Director (Shipboard)

Four Seasons; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary, wages, and a compe

Excellent Training and Development opp

Complimentary Employ

Job summary

Four Seasons Yacht I in the United States seeks a Shipboard Yacht Entertainment Director to craft and lead world-class onboard entertainment and recreation programs. This senior role mentors a diverse team, drives innovation, and ensures every guest experience surpasses expectations while upholding the Four Seasons brand.

The position offers a rotational schedule: 3 months onboard, 3 months off. You will oversee live music, themed events, enrichment activities, budgeting, and safety compliance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior-level experience in luxury hospitality or cruise line entertainment management.
• Experience leading entertainment teams and delivering world-class guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire a team of entertainers, activity staff, Kids For All Seasons staff and marina personnel.
• Plan and execute a diverse range of entertainment including live music, themed events, and enrichment programs.
• Oversee onboard entertainment and recreation programs and manage budgets and resources.
• Coordinate voyage reports with shoreside leadership to optimize offerings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hotel policies.

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.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

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.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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:

• Team Development & Management: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Promote open communication and professional growth.

Compliance & Safety:

• 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

Required:

• 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 Employ