Assistant Hotel Manager – River Vessel (Specialized Refugee Project)

Vessel Type: River Passenger Vessel (Stationary/Project Charter)

Project Focus: Humanitarian / Accommodation Project

Start Date: 30 June

Basic Salary: •2,140.49 EUR per month

Total Compensation Package: •2,606.25 EUR per month

Eligibility: EU CANDIDATES ONLY (Very Important)

High-Level Management Under Unique Operational Pressures

Let’s look at this role with complete professional realism. This is not a standard luxury vacation cruise. Managing the hotel department on a vessel converted for a refugee housing project means stepping into a high-pressure environment that demands mental resilience, adaptive leadership, and the ability to solve logistical problems under non-standard conditions. You will oversee daily living operations, manage tight crew-to-resident configurations, and maintain strict structural discipline while working far from home under highly sensitive project terms.

However, for a seasoned hospitality manager prepared to handle this operational challenge, the contract provides excellent corporate stability. This unique project offers a highly competitive total financial package of •2,606.25 per month, a guaranteed basic salary, and immediate deployment starting June 30th. With your shared cabin accommodation and daily meals fully provided on board, your personal day-to-day living overheads are non-existent, making this an excellent opportunity to secure reliable savings while making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental Leadership: Support the Hotel Manager in directing all shipboard hospitality operations, including housekeeping, food and beverage service, and general accommodation management.
• Project Coordination: Oversee the daily welfare and systematic management of onboard logistics tailored specifically to the requirements of the refugee housing project.
• Crew Management: Supervise, schedule, and motivate an international crew team, ensuring adherence to strict safety, sanitation, and humanitarian operational guidelines.
• Administrative Control: Manage inventory, track consumable goods, handle local administrative reporting, and maintain compliance with maritime health and safety codes.

Requirements: Who Can Apply?

• Experience: Proven professional background as an Assistant Hotel Manager, Front Office Manager, or Senior F&B supervisor within premium hotels, resorts, or passenger cruise vessels.
• Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in English is mandatory. Exceptional communication skills are vital for managing an international crew and project coordination.
• Mental Resilience: Strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving capabilities under stress, and an adaptive mindset geared toward humanitarian logistics.
• Application Materials: Candidates must supply a comprehensive CV alongside a professional introduction video to qualify for screening.
• Citizenship: A valid EU Passport is strictly mandatory (EU candidates only).

What We Offer

• Secure Financial Compensation: A guaranteed basic salary of •2,140.49 EUR, pushing to a comprehensive total monthly package of •2,606.25 EUR.
• Immediate Deployment: Fast-tracked legal onboarding for a definitive contract start on June 30.
• Zero Living Overhead: Complimentary shipboard accommodation and full meals provided throughout the contractual period.
• Career Differentiation: High-level supervisory experience within a highly distinct, socially impactful maritime operation.