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Benton Partners

Snr Kafka Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

Kafka Connect, Schema Registry,MirrorMaker2/Cluster Linking; familiarity with Cruise Control. * Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) with networking, IAM, and one or more managed offerings (e.g ...

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HB Travels

Booking Agent Remote

Chicago, IL · On-site

Research and book travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals * Provide clients with personalized recommendations and itinerary options * Manage reservations, payments ...

Parallel Domain

Product Manager

Mundelein, IL · Remote

Their team includes engineers from Waymo, Cruise, Apple, NVIDIA, and Google. They are fully remote ... The Role We are hiring a Product Manager to work directly with our Chief Product Officer in ...

IMI Agency

Project Manager, Hospitality

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$65K/yr

... lodging, cruise line, and dining segments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional ... The Project Manager will perform a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to high ...

Hornblower

Field IT Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

... City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and ... Independently manage service tickets, accurately documenting work performed and ensuring timely ...

Hornblower

Field IT Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

... City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and ... Independently manage service tickets, accurately documenting work performed and ensuring timely ...

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What is a cruise manager?

A Cruise Manager oversees the daily operations and guest experience on a cruise ship or river cruise. They coordinate with various departments, manage staff, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Their responsibilities include organizing excursions, handling guest concerns, and ensuring smooth logistics throughout the journey. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and hospitality skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cruise manager?

To thrive as a Cruise Manager, you need experience in hospitality management, excellent organizational skills, and a strong understanding of guest services, often supported by a degree or relevant background in tourism or hospitality. Familiarity with cruise management software, reservation systems, and safety protocols such as STCW certification is typically expected. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving abilities, and proactive communication help a Cruise Manager lead teams and ensure seamless guest experiences. These skills ensure smooth operations, high guest satisfaction, and compliance with maritime regulations in a dynamic, travel-focused environment.

What are some of the main challenges a cruise manager may face on the job?

Cruise Managers often encounter unique challenges such as coordinating complex logistics for shore excursions, handling unexpected guest issues, and managing large, multicultural teams on board. The role requires quick decision-making and adaptability, especially when dealing with last-minute itinerary changes due to weather or port restrictions. Additionally, maintaining high service standards across multiple departments can be demanding, but it offers opportunities to build valuable leadership and crisis-management skills. These challenges make the role both dynamic and highly rewarding for professionals who enjoy problem solving and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

How much does a cruise manager make?

A cruise manager typically earns between $40,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on experience, cruise line, and location. They oversee guest services, staff, and operations on cruise ships, often working long shifts in a dynamic environment.

How to become a cruise manager?

To become a cruise manager, candidates typically need a background in hospitality, tourism, or management, along with experience in customer service or cruise ship operations. Relevant skills include leadership, communication, and problem-solving, and certifications such as STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) may be required. Gaining experience in the cruise or hospitality industry and demonstrating strong organizational skills are key steps toward this role.

What cities near Park Ridge, IL are hiring for Cruise Manager jobs?

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Bartender - City Experiences Chicago

Hornblower

Chicago, IL • On-site

$17.35/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Hornblower rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 9 rated cruise lines

Job description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
Position Summary:
The successful Bartender mixes high-quality beverages, provides prompt and consistent service at guest and service bars, is hospitable and cordial to guests and coworkers, acts safely and responsibly, and is knowledgeable about the vessel and the skyline.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in Our RESPECT Service System.
  • Accurately follow recipes for all beverages; must have thorough knowledge of all beverage offerings and prices.
  • Provide prompt and consistent bar service to guests and servers throughout the cruise.
  • Set up and break down bar - stock and restock bar according to prescribed par specifications, clean bar thoroughly in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bar and all common areas and service stations, clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment, bar tops, refrigerators, and all other equipment and work areas.
  • Accurately charge guests for onboard purchases; enter order into the point-of-sale system, collect payment and return all change.
  • Provide information to guests including beverage and food menu descriptions, entertainment options, cruise routes and points of interest.
  • Additional job duties assigned.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work onboard a moving vessel in varying weather and sea conditions, including maintaining balance and stability while underway.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently throughout a shift.
  • Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, narrow passageways, and confined spaces commonly found onboard vessels.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, equipment, and inventory weighing up to 40 pounds independently.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions as required in food service and hospitality operations.
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively during normal operations, guest service situations, and emergency procedures.
  • Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to moving equipment, wet surfaces, temperature variations, and moderate noise levels.
  • Ability to visually inspect service areas, food presentation, cleanliness standards, and safety conditions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with guests, crew members, and management in person and via radio or other communication devices.
  • Successfully complete vessel-specific safety and emergency training.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as operational needs require.

Work Environment
  • Work is performed primarily onboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel, with duties split between dining, service, storage, galley-adjacent, and administrative areas.
  • Position requires regular movement throughout multiple decks and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor marine environments, including heat, humidity, rain, wind, and sunlight.
  • Must be able to safely perform duties while the vessel is docked or underway.

Requirements & Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required.
  • At least one (1) year of previous bartending experience is required.
  • Must have comprehensive knowledge of beverage recipes.
  • Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
  • Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
  • Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
  • Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
  • Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
  • Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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