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Guest Services Director (1st Purser Rooms)Cruise Academy • Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Guest Services Director (1st Purser Rooms)

Guest Services Director (1st Purser Rooms)

Cruise Academy • Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Hace más de 30 días
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Position Summary

We’re looking for an experienced 1st Purser Rooms (Guest Services Director) to oversee and elevate the guest-facing experience onboard a world-class cruise ship. This senior leadership role is responsible for the smooth and efficient delivery of Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry operations. You’ll lead a multicultural team, drive first-contact resolution, and use data, service tools, and guest technology to ensure every guest enjoys a seamless cruise experience. This is a high-impact, guest-centric leadership position for a proven shipboard professional with a passion for service and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry consistently meet or exceed company standards.
  • Use the Service Excellence tool to resolve guest issues and reduce recurring service failures.
  • Lead root cause analysis and continuous service improvement planning with the Associate Hotel General Manager.
  • Oversee port operations, clearance processes, embarkation/disembarkation, tendering, and documentation accuracy.
  • Support onboard functions such as weddings, groups, and in-port events.
  • Drive MedallionClass integration and lead digital innovation across departments.
  • Manage KPIs, staffing levels, costs, and performance reviews; coach and develop senior team members.
  • Coordinate with customs, immigration, and shore-based teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
  • Ensure public health standards are upheld, and lead enhanced protocols during outbreak scenarios.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Previous cruise ship experience in a senior guest operations or hotel role (non-negotiable).
  • 5+ years in hospitality leadership, with hands-on experience in Guest Services and Housekeeping.
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field (preferred).
  • Effective team leader with experience managing large international teams.
  • Fluent English required; additional languages strongly preferred.
  • Strong communicator with a collaborative, guest-centric approach and a passion for excellence.
  • Familiarity with customs, immigration, and public health standards (e.g., USPH, HACCP).

Contract Details

  • 4:2 Rotation (Auto-renewed contract of 4 consecutive months onboard, followed by 2 months of vacation).
  • Single officer accommodation
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Guest Services Director (1st Purser Rooms) • Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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