Are you eager to step into a role that brings together strategic leadership with operational mastery of a dynamic team driving hotel facility excellence across the Costa and AIDA fleet? This pivotal role combines hands-on project leadership with high-level coordination, ensuring onboard facility initiatives are delivered with precision, quality, and efficiency. From dry dock upgrades to in-service enhancements, you’ll help shape guest experiences through seamless execution and smart resource management. If this sounds like the challenge and opportunity you've been waiting for, then this role is for you!

Your Responsibilities:

Review and validate project requests submitted by ship superintendents. Define project scopes, prioritize tasks, and assign appropriate Facility Riding Team resources to ensure seamless execution
Lead the selection process, onboarding, and development of new team members. Control team performance during deployments, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and timeline standards
Monitor and control project execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected outcomes. Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity
Uphold corporate standards and maritime regulations throughout project execution. Conduct quality checks and post-project evaluations to drive excellence
Carry out other tasks as assigned to support departmental and fleet-wide objectives

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree or a related technical discipline with a maritime focus
Proven experience in ship operations, preferably within the hotel or hospitality segment. Skilled in identifying operational challenges and delivering effective, practical solutions
Significant expertise in ship operations, especially in managing hotel interior and facility projects
Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication and decision-making capabilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and marine maintenance platform
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical skills, a high level of result orientation, and excellent interpersonal communication
Fluent in English, both written and verbal (English is our company’s official language!)

We offer

Flexible working hours & the possibility to work from home for up to three days per week, providing a healthy work-life balance and increased convenience
30 vacation days per year
The flexibility of working remotely for up to 10 days a year across Europe
The opportunity to work with international experts from more than 40 nationalities in a dynamic and vibrant team, fostering a working environment that promotes Speaking Up, Respecting and Protecting, Improving, Communicating, Listening, Learning, and Empowerment
Cruises at exclusive discounted prices for all employees, and additionally their family & friends (as from 6 months seniority)
Exclusive employee benefits and access to corporate perks and offers
Employers’ contribution to ProfiTicket for local transport
Diverse learning and development possibilities, enabling you to expand your knowledge and skills in our organization
Participation in the company pension scheme (starting in your third-year seniority)
Free use of the pool bicycles for leisurely strolls during your lunch break or weekends
BusinessBike company leasing program & Bäderland Discount
Modern headquarters located in the heart of the HafenCity, an innovative urban district that embraces its proximity to the Elbe River

We are looking forward to receiving your application

Manager Facility Riding Team (f/m/d)