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Ciprian Ghitulescu

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Ciprian Ghitulescu joined Uniworld in 2009 as a Chef de Partie, but before that he studied accounting and economics at University. Fortunately for us, he eventually decided to return to his true love -- cooking!

Laurentia Tache Panayotov

Laurentia has been a Uniworld Sommelier since 2012. She was already an expert on wine when she joined the company, but started her career with us as a waitress.

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Daniela comes from Romania and has been working for Uniworld since 2010. She currently works as a purser.

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Are you seeking a position with an organization that truly acts in accordance with its values and demonstrates them each day through personal commitment and leadership? At AmaWaterways, our values drive how we work and why we achieve so much together.

USA AVAILABLE POSITION:

• River Cruise Specialist - (Los Angeles Headquarters Office - Calabasas CA USA)
• Personal River Cruise Planner - (Los Angeles Headquarters Office - Calabasas CA USA)
• Operations Coordinator - (Los Angeles Headquarters Office – Calabasas, CA USA)

EUROPE AVAILABLE POSITION:

• Wellness Host
• Department: Reservations
• Reports to:Vice President, Reservations

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for selling the company’s Product to Travel Agencies and direct guests, providing telephone customer support services by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Exceeds travel partner and guest expectations through the completion of all reservation and sales related processes as listed.
• Handles inbound sales lead calls to convert calls into sales.
• Emphasizes salable features, quotes prices, and payment terms.
• Takes payments accurately.
• Makes outbound lead follow-up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell products and services.
• Answers questions and recommends corrective services to address customer complaints.
• Overcomes technical and business objections of prospective customers.
• Builds and maintains customer relationships.
• Oversees quality control of bookings to maintain integrity of product.
• Handles high call volume, navigates system software, and utilizes Outlook.
• Books cruises, generates invoices and follows up with travel agents and/or direct guests.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with travel agencies and/or direct clients.
• Updates and maintains the reservation data base and verifies client information and makes necessary corrections to new and existing bookings.
• Requests air quotes through in-house air department.
• Quotes prices and payment terms.

Accountability: Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include efficient and timely response to each travel agent and guest call, accurate recording of information and order taking.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Intellectual

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well independently and in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership - Accepts feedback from others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organization

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Self-management

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Operations Coordinators - Coordination and planning of specific client requests - ongoing/ often daily
• Air Department - obtaining air schedule - daily
• Accounting - Handles all Payments/Credit processing.
• Information Technology (IT) Department– reporting reservation system errors - as required and escalating when not resolved in a timely fashion
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety And Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

Business Related Contacts:

• Operations Coordinators - Coordination and planning of specific client requests -ongoing/ often daily

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner while demonstrating business ethic and customer service. Ability to speak clearly and effectively via telephone, in person and before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and application of: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and Presentation Software (PowerPoint), and Reservation Software.

Other Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal communication, and computer skills.
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability is a plus.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
• Remains calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
• Recognizes problems, identifies possible causes, and resolves routine problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients, and customers.

Other Qualifications:

• Able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends.
• Good knowledge, preferably through personal experience, of world geography, foreign countries.
• At least three (3) years of sales and/or customer service experience or a combination of both.
• Requires a result-oriented sales professional with strong closing skills.
• Requires domestic and international travel on an as needed basis.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please send your resumes to [email protected] .

This position is primarily responsible for selling the company product to direct guests and providing telephone customer support services by performing the following duties.

• Exceeds guest expectations through the completion of all reservation and sales related processes as listed.
• Books cruises, generates invoices and follows up with direct guests from the time of inquiry to post-sale.
• Updates and maintains the reservation database and verifies client information and makes necessary corrections to new and existing bookings.
• Promotes sales to direct consumers by initiating outbound calls, acts on leads and/or prospects in order to identify travel needs, presents AmaWaterways products, articulates points of differentiation and makes travel recommendations using a prescribed sales process.
• Uses effective sales techniques, including qualifying, cross-selling, up-selling and value communication to ensure high sales conversion.
• Pre-qualifies consumers to identify any existing or preferred travel agency relationships and partner with those travel agencies to close the sale and allocate credit to the travel agency.
• Builds rapport and long-term relationships with customers by understanding heir motivation, expectations, and needs. Delivers on commitments in a timely fashion, removes barriers to closing sales and ensures exceptional customer experiences. Throughout time, proactively and consistently seeks opportunities to promote and sell AmaWaterways vacations based on the customer’s travel history and needs.
• Excels in customer service through frequent, and relevant, pre- and post-cruise customer engagement using our prescribed service process.
• Works with other departments to assist customers in securing accurate information and fulfilling customer requests and inquiries in an efficient and timely manner.
• Acquires in-depth company, industry, and destination knowledge in order to articulate cruise product features, benefits, pricing, and competitive differences.
• Multitasks particularly in the use of multiple database systems and computer-based resources including Salesforce, Seaware, and SharePoint.
• Displays and projects a positive company image at all times.

Accountability: Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include efficient and timely response to each travel agent and guest call, accurate recording of information and order taking.

• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflicts, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale an
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; accepts feedback from others.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decisionmaking process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Operations Coordinators – Coordinates and plans specific client requests – ongoing/often/daily.
• Air Department – Obtains air schedule daily.
• Accounting – Handles all payments/credit processing.
• Information Technology (IT) Department – Reports reservation system errors as required and escalates when not resolved in a timely fashion.

Education And/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills: AAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and be proficient in: Internet Software, Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software, Electronic Mail Software, Presentation Software, In-house Reservation Software.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal communication and computer skills.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle workrelated stress is required.
• Must be able to work independently and productively within minimum supervision.
• Recognizes problems, identifies possible causes and resolves routine problems.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• At least three years of sales and/or customer service experience or a combination of both.
• Requires a results-oriented sales professional with strong closing skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Department: Operations
• Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful operation of one, or more ships through the flow of information to Hotels, Ground Suppliers, and European Staff and internally with group and sales agents by performing the following duties.

• Work to a set Calendar of tasks for day to day operations.
• Maintains hotel blocks, releases and requests space, including extra nights and upgrades.
• Run reports.
• Creates accurate manifests to convey appropriate cruise information and sends to necessary suppliers, utilizing the reservation system.
• Confirms services with ground suppliers through monthly updating of passenger numbers.
• Maintains costing sheets per departure for costing control.
• Generates, compiles, packages and sends customer final documents.
• Works with the Group Department to ensure all groups run smoothly.
• Coordinates any requests for custom services, in a timely manner and quote pricing to the end-user.
• Answers operations questions from the Reservations (Group and FIT) department.
• Works with the Air Department to ensure air tickets are issued in time and accurately.
• Negotiates with suppliers for contracted and custom services.
• Validates online tour selection menu for each cruise.

Accountability:

Quality control through the accurate reporting of data to suppliers – either confirming services or passenger numbers or through accurate information on manifests and emails. Control costs through managing confirmed services. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Intellectual:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Interpersonal:

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Leadership:

• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others.

Organization:

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Self-management:

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Reservations (Group/FIT) Department – Coordinator of all land-related requests/activities. Ensures all custom/special requests are booked.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and be proficient in: Database Software, Internet Software, Inventory Software, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software, Electronic Mail Software, In-house Reservation Software.

• Operations experience required.
• Knowledge of geography is helpful.
• At least one year of experience required.
• Ability to analyze the risk, benefit, and impact of decision on the present and future business environment prior to taking action.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Advance spreadsheet and computer skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external senior level executives.
• Demonstrable competence in team building, development of objectives and goals, and goal accomplishment.
• Exceptionally strong leadership and management capabilities.
• May require some travel on an as needed basis.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and color vision.

To apply please click this link https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-TH81E7IMI?u=1100423 . You will be asked to provide your name and contact email address and to upload your resume. As part of the application process, you will also have to complete two online tests: a Cognitive Aptitude Test and an Employee Personality Profile.

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Whether on the French Rivers such as Seine or Bordeaux Estuary, the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, the lovely Moselle River or the Danube through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria the Amawaterways Boutique vessels, designed for well-being and relaxation, offers its guests customised service and personal hospitality at the highest level. Be a part of it!

For the fleet of Amawaterways we require Wellness Host who makes every day on the River a fascinating and active experience and which considers the title “premium“ to refer to its own performance.

The language on board with the passengers is English. Therefore, an excellent knowledge of English language is compulsory.

Requested QUALIFICATION and FEATURES

• organizational skills
• Good manners, kindness and cordiality
• Responsibility
• Team spirit and resilience
• flexibility and willingness to learn
• communicative, positive and motivating
• strong service orientation and warm hosts

Qualified Personal Trainer or Group Exercise Instructor certificate/studies is essential!

Basic anatomical knowledge

Extended and every year refreshed First Aid is mandatory

Work Description and Primary Responsibilities:

• Offer a minimum of 4 Sessions (30-45min) but up to 7 per day. Base Classes which should be offered by Everyone:Morning stretches, Active Walks, Core Strengthening, Resistance Bands, One on One (if there is a demand)
• One educational talk/lecture As well as the Introduction talk for the program at the beginning of the cruise
• Responsible for the cleaning of the Gym Area
• Help with the Bike Setup and assisting in being a Backup Guide on the Tours
• Hospitality desk hours

Are you a European passport holder and interested in becoming part of the AmaWaterways family? Please send your application to [email protected] .

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These files follow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defined layout and are in the CMS approved format (JSON) and are not meant for a consumer-friendly search of rates, benefits, or cost sharing. These files will be published on anthem.com/ca and kp.org and will be updated on the first day of each month. Please refer to the member resources available through anthem.com/ca and kp.org for this information.

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Your job on board our river cruise ships

Follow the most beautiful waterways in europe.

River cruises offer new perspectives, goals and challenges every day. Follow the Danube to the Black Sea , admire the Eiffel Tower from the Seine or explore Vienna  with your colleagues. With enthusiasm and motivation for your job you have the best career opportunities – with commitment and team spirit you can make friends for life . Discover the most beautiful ports in Europe with us!

How does it feel to explore Europe while living and working on river cruise ships ? Get an overview of the fleets and the jobs on board our river ships !

What makes working and living on board river ships special

The special thing about a job on board a river cruise ship is not just the exciting routes through the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe and other parts of the world. Due to the small size of the ships and the small number of guests , you have the opportunity to provide individual service . One big difference to ocean cruises is that most river cruise ships do not operate all year round. Most river ships take a break for several months in the winter . So you can work on board for a whole season – shorter assignments or contracts over the summer months are also possible.

Routes and current positions

Have you always wanted to see the fireworks on the Rhine and admire the lavender fields along the Seine? With your job on board our river ships you will get special insight into the ports and cultures of Europe – here the journey is the destination ! As you travel from city to city on board a river ships, you will pass by the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. Since river ships usually dock at the centre of the cities, you can explore metropolises such as Strassbourg or Avignon without long journeys or even do so on foot . The shipping areas vary depending on the cruise line. The highlights are Paris, Amsterdam or Vienna, Budapest and Belgrade . Cruises on the Nile in Egypt or the Mekong in Asia are also particularly exciting. You can find out the exact routes and destinations on the websites of the cruise lines.

A look behind the scenes

In our video you can find out what jobs there are on board river cruise ships, what life and work on board is like and how unique the team spirit is.

What awaits you on board our river ships

The work on board a river cruise ship is unique – especially because of the small number of guests and a maximum of 30 to 60 crew members . The team comes from all over the world, and the guests are also often international – so English is a basic requirement on river boats. German is also relevant in interaction with the guests. Openness, understanding and mutual respect are important for working on board. We expect qualified, dedicated commitment, combined with the right amount of passion for the catering and hotel sector. During your contract you will work 7 days a week – with 2 days off a month that you can use to explore the destinations. We also support our crew members by means of the “sea chefs – The Journey” program with further education measures and training. Always be a ship’s length ahead: The personal development of every single crew member is very important to us – therefore with a lot of motivation and commitment our crew members have a good chance of building a career within a short time.

Teamwork is dreamwork - and passion for your job is the key! You want part of our world. Class. Team. be on board our river ships? We offer great job opportunities in F&B, Housekeeping, Front Office, Spa and more.

Do you have any questions in advance? For all basic questions about working & living on board, you can reach us Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. via our free applicant hotline: 00 800 1155 7788 .

Current vacancies on board of river cruise ships

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Your friends. Your colleagues. Your team. Would you like to get a taste of life as a crew member? We share the #WorldClassMoments of our crew on board with you on our social media channels! Please note: Travelling is contagious! Follow us!

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Make Your Own Journey

Want a career that will take you places.

Then a position on the AMADEUS river cruise ships could be for you! New friends, fun, amazing opportunities and real job satisfaction in one of the fastest growing sectors of the world economy await! As a result of our continued growth, we offer career opportunities on the award-winning AMADEUS fleet of 15 river ships for quick-thinking, hard-working and guest-focused individuals.

Choose the Perfect Career among the Masters of Hospitality

European River Cruise Jobs

Pro Sea Staff has set up recruitment relationships with two established river cruise lines and employs culinary and hospitality cruise ship staff for UNIWORLD River Cruises and RIVER ADVICE . Both cruise line companies operate a fleet of cruise ships based in different cities in Europe (Paris, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Amsterdam, etc.) and sail on rivers in Europe for itineraries that may vary from 7 to 14 days.

River cruise careers

Working on river cruises is in many ways very similar to working on sea or ocean cruise lines . The work schedules are 7 days per week, the hours are long, the work can be difficult but, as it is the case with ocean cruise lines, there are tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

Cruise ship jobs in Europe

As river cruise lines operate in Europe , they are required by the authorities of the countries they visit to hire  European passport holders  only and they can only issue  European contracts . The river cruise lines we work with issue either Swiss, French or Cyprus contracts. This is a very important benefit for river cruise line employees as they will be entitled to many of the social advantages and benefits offered by European job contracts (pension plans, paid vacation, paid overtime, etc.)

Set Sail for Your Career with Viking Cruises

At Viking, we seek highly motivated individuals who strive to deliver their best. We offer rewarding career opportunities in our global corporate headquarters in Woodland Hills, California with positions in Accounting, Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Product Development and more.

Join Our Team

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We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate

We offer paid vacation time, holidays, and sick leave for employees

Plan for retirement with our 401K with company matching funds

Public Transportation Reimbursement

If you take public transportation or participate in ride-sharing, we will reimburse a portion of the cost

Wellness Programs

We offer reduced-rate gym memberships to all employees

Employee Referral Program

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Join or rejoin the mozart, ravel & debussy.

We are seeking experienced luxury cruise and hospitality professionals to become part of the team who will serve on board our inaugural river cruise ships, the Riverside Mozart, Riverside Debussy & Riverside Ravel .

Sonja Gruber and her team will provide the finest personal service for their guests in addition to the uniqueness of the ships. The Mozart, Debussy & Ravel have been built for over-the-top experiences in culinary-inspired cuisine, a state-of-the-art spa and wellness center, live music performances, and so much more. The passionate ladies and gentlemen will enliven the senses and ensure amazing and relaxed individuality at the highest level of service excellence.

Joining us means more than just a job

We attach great importance to respectful interaction.

Enjoying the family feeling on board

With Riverside, family isn't just a word - it's culture

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Swiss contract & health benefits

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Travel expenses for time off paid partially

Great Contract

9 weeks on - 3 weeks off (Mozart & Debussy or 4 weeks on - 2 weeks off (Ravel)

25 paid days-off

25 annual vacation days

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Seaside Collection employee stay benefits

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100% Travel start and finish of contract paid

Meet the crew On Board

Bélá Burjan - Captain

Cristian Mondaca - Restaurant Manager

Johannes Bär -Executive Chef

Mihaela Perhoć - Executive Housekeeper

Sonja Gruber - Hotel Director

Meet the team on land.

Trish Bannon - Director of Land Operations

Andrea Kunze - Director of Sales & Marketing Europe

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Your journey will be on the danube, rhine or rhône

We are looking forward to having you with us on the Danube, Rhine or Rhône . Beautiful and predictable.

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Wherever in the world, you’re looking for a new role, chances are, we’re there.

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During our 26 years of existence, we have successfully placed experienced candidates from Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey and Ukraine.

If you enjoy traveling and are interested in a rewarding career in the river cruise industry, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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Guest Relation

Cruisinc is hiring for their 3*, 4*, 5* vessels sailing in Europe. The Cruisinc Group, established in 2008, focuses on providing cruise ships with full catering services in a surprisingly creative and attractive way. These river cruise ships sail on the rivers and canals such as the Rhine, the Danube and the Elba in the mainland of Europe.

Our main goal is to deliver an inspiring cruise experience, by providing catering services at the highest level. Cruisinc always works with a perfect team of dedicated and flexible professionals to guarantee ourguests a perfect holiday. The members of our crew link creativity along with customer-centricity to culinary passion and hospitality.

We recruit and coach catering professionals; chefs, cooks, waiters, hosts and housekeeping staff, to make a difference for the guests every day. They can only do that by adjusting to the desires of the guests. Our crew push hospitality to the max, for the highest customer satisfaction possible.

Can you see yourself working with us to provide excellent service for our client’s guests and giving them happy holiday memories?  If so Cruisinc is looking forward to working with you.

Step into the world of Cruisinc Creative Catering and taste the inspiration!

Positions onboard

Restaurant and bar:

• Head Waiter/ess
• Head Barman/Barwoman
• Bar Waiter/ess
• Maitre d’Hotel
• Demi Chef de Partie
• Chef de Partie
• Corporate Head Chef
• Kitchen porter / Dishwasher

Front Office:

• Receptionist
• Hotel Manager
• Assistant Hotel Manager

Housekeeping:

• Head Cabin Steward/ess
• Cabin Steward/ess
• Allround; Housekeeping/Bar/ Restaurant
• Masseur / Masseuse

Our beliefs

We believe in doing things differently. No standard approach, but a sailormade approach. Every ship has its own audience and opportunities, we adjust our dishes and services to these factors. This customer centric thinking requires a lot of flexibility and empathy. In other words: creative catering. That is our core competence.

Customer centric

We recruit, train and coach catering professionals like chefs, cooks, waiters, hosts and maids to make a difference for the guests every day. They can only do that by adjusting to the desires of the guests. They push hospitality to the max for the highest customer satisfaction possible.

We know food and beverages are crucial to the cruise experience. That is why our chefs innovate the taste and presentation of the dishes constantly, to make sure the guests are being surprised by the food every meal again. Even if they yearly embark on the same cruise. Not only the recipes evolve, every chef is aiming for perfect presentation and a consistent quality.

Adaptability

The secret of great full service catering is adaptability to the desires of the shipping company. Together we create true customer satisfaction. We cannot do that with a standard approach, we have to do that by adapting to the ship and its guests.

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What do we offer who is the right candidate, find your dream job with scenic group, program services, housekeeping, front office, entertainment.

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Requirements Professional experience as a sailor Valid and stamped River Service Record Book ”Schifferdienstbuch” Ability to communicate in German for navigation/mooring purposes Ability to communicate in English with guests and…

Staff Captain Full time

Requirements Qualification as Captain on one or several of the following rivers: Danube Dutch and Belgian rivers Rhine, Main and Moselle Seine, Rhône and Saône A or B river patent…

Timonier Full time

Requirements Qualification as a Captain on one or several of the following rivers: Seine, Rhône and Saône A or B river patent Radar and radio certificate for the respective areas…

Enrichment Manager Seasonal

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Requirements Experience in the field of entertainment or as an animator at a hotel or on a cruise ship Highly proficient in spoken and written English Excellent communication skills Trouble shooting…

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Requirements Qualification as a Captain on one or several of the following rivers: Seine, Rhône and Saône A or B

Requirements Experience in the field of entertainment or as an animator at a hotel or on a cruise ship Highly

Activity Manager Seasonal

Jobs on our ships

We often need new employees on board one of our ships. Our season extends from April to October, and we currently have the following job opportunities:

Hotel crew m/f:

• Hotel manager/Assistant manager
• Restaurant/Bar employee
• Housekeeping
• Night watch

Nautical crew:

• Captain (in possession of required papers)
• Machinist/Engineer

We sail relatively short routes through the Dutch waters, so there is no night sailing. All crew must be able to speak and write at least German and/or English.

If you are interested in working on one of our ships, please send your letter of motivation and curriculum vitae to [email protected] . If applying for a nautical job, please also send a copy of your service record.

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Working On a River Cruise Ship

River cruises are gaining popularity. In fact, they are one of the fastest growing sectors of the cruise industry. River cruises are available in many countries and along the major rivers. There are several reasons why so many people are booking river cruises. One reason is that they allow passengers a way to explore the interior of a country, rather than just its shoreline, which is what the luxury liners offer. Passengers are able to see sights that they wouldn't be able to see on a large ship cruise.

Other than renting a car and driving, which can be less relaxing than a cruise, there are very few means of travel that offer as many benefits. Employees on river cruises can receive the same benefits of seeing the country and exploring the tour's ports of call.

River cruises also have the added advantages of being long or short, or large or small. For example, some cruises are less than 24 hours while others last up to 10 days or two weeks. Some river cruise ships are large yachts that hold up to 22 passengers, while others are larger ships that sleep up to 300 people plus the crew.

However, they are smaller than ocean cruise liners, which typically transport thousands of passengers. The result is that the environment can feel friendlier and more intimate. River cruises are also popular because they provide a much smoother means of travel than on ocean cruises, which means passengers are less likely to experience motion sickness.

If traveling in this kind of environment sounds good to you, then consider getting a job onboard a river cruise ship. Keep in mind that like most hospitality oriented companies, you generally have to work on weekends and some holidays.

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Jobs Available on River Cruise Ships

Since river cruises are often about sight-seeing, there is an emphasis on excursions and other activities related to ports of call. For this reason, there are more jobs available for people who can act as tour guides, nature guides, or for people experienced in hiking and other activities. Here's a list of some of the jobs river cruise lines offer.

• Executive chef, sous chef, line cooks
• Dining room servers, bus people, and dishwashers
• Housekeepers
• Tour guides
• Naturalists
• Hiking tour guides
• Activities director
• Restaurant manager
• Gift shop/retail sales personnel
• Maintenance workers
• Entertainers
• On larger ships there may be the need for spa workers

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Faststream Recruitment specialises in the search, recruitment and selection of Cruise shoreside professionals and professional Cruise crew for the global Ocean Cruise, River Cruise and Expedition Cruise sectors.

Faststream Recruitment specialises in the search, recruitment and selection of shoreside professionals and professional Cruise crew for the global Ocean Cruise, River Cruise and Expedition Cruise sectors.

We have a dedicated and experienced Cruise Crewing recruitment team, as well as specialists that work with Cruise shoreside professionals and executive search. They work solely on finding you the right candidates who will suit your experience, qualifications, and personality needs. We recruit for some of the world’s largest Ocean Cruise Lines, River Cruise Lines and Expedition Cruise Lines and have a proven track record of recruiting and selecting the right people.

Our global reach

We are Cruise recruitment specialists. We partner with our clients across the globe, from the Americas to Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia-Pacific. We recruit for both professional Cruise crew and shoreside professionals.

Our Cruise clients

Our clients consist of Cruise Lines and Cruise Management companies. Our clients include ocean, river and expedition Cruise ships.

Access to Cruise Professionals

We have unique access to Faststream’s global database, which is an unrivalled source of Cruise professionals. We ensure that we regularly update our database with our candidate’s latest CVs, qualifications, experience, compensation and motives in their next Cruise job. This ensures that you have the most up to date information about candidates that you are reviewing or interviewing.

As Maritime and Shipping recruitment specialists, we also have access to talent from the wider maritime sector such as Superyachts, Ferries and Offshore. This means we can provide you with a larger and more diverse range of candidates with transferable skills to choose from.

We utilise the latest technology to aid our Recruitment Consultants to source, recruit and select Cruise professionals to help you find the best candidate(s) for your position quickly and efficiently.

We use telephone, face to face and video interviewing in our selection process.

We have created a unique global employment report of the people working in the cruise sector. This is the first of its kind and will give you insights into retention, job security, remuneration, benefits, employee engagement, employment, as well as health and well-being.

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Our specialist teams

Cruise Shoreside Recruitment

We partner with Cruise Lines and Cruise management companies to help them source and recruit new talent for their shoreside and head office positions. We recruit across management, technical, HSEQ, design, build, medical, sales, commercial, interiors, legal, financial and human resources.

Cruise Crew Recruitment

The clients we help and partner with include ocean, river and expedition Cruise Ships and Cruise Lines. We recruit across deck, engine, hotel & guest services, medical and galley. We have experience in searching, selecting, completing compliance and carrying out mobilisation in as little as 24 hours.

Executive Search for the Cruise sector

We provide you with the search and selection of senior executives in the global Cruise and wider Maritime sector. Our reputation enables us to reach people that others cannot, because of the relationships we have built up over decades of networking and recruitment.

Diversity and inclusion

We strive to provide the best Cruise candidates. Our methodology ensures all candidates are treated fairly, irrespective of their gender, age, ethnicity, background or beliefs.

Cruise Recruitment Services

We can help you with your recruitment needs by offering a diverse range of Cruise recruitment services. We offer  permanent recruitment ,  contract recruitment ,  executive search ,  recruitment campaigns ,  international payroll solutions  and  salary surveys and benchmarking .

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​ If you are looking for a new role or want to browse our current roles in the Cruise sector, you can  search and apply here .

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​I had an excellent experience with Faststream. My contact there was always available, honest and helpful, she supported me throughout the entire process.

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​A very professional service provided by knowledgeable consultants.

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