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SBN - Solis Restaurant Manager

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Working on a cruise ship is very different from any land-based occupation. Working hours are longer and work is more intense due to the constant demand of the guests. You have to be very flexible in ...

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Assistant Hotel Manager

Guilford, CT · On-site

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... our shipboard team for our 2026 season. American Cruise Lines only operates within the United ... Restaurant Management is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Business ...

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How much do cruise ship restaurant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for cruise ship restaurant in the United States is $13.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $13.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cruise ship restaurant?

A Cruise Ship Restaurant job involves working in the food and beverage department of a cruise line, providing dining services to passengers. Positions range from servers and bartenders to chefs and restaurant managers. Employees ensure high-quality food service, maintain cleanliness, and deliver excellent customer experiences. The role often requires long hours, but offers the opportunity to travel and meet people from around the world.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a cruise ship restaurant?

To excel in a cruise ship restaurant, you need experience in food service or hospitality, a solid understanding of food safety, and typically a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications (like ServSafe), and knowledge of international cuisine are often required. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills are key soft skills for thriving in this multicultural, fast-paced environment. These abilities are vital for delivering high-quality guest service, ensuring smooth operations, and thriving in the unique, dynamic setting of a cruise ship.

What unique challenges can I expect when working in a cruise ship restaurant compared to land-based establishments?

Working in a cruise ship restaurant presents unique challenges such as adapting to a fast-paced environment where guests’ expectations for service are especially high, and schedules can involve long hours over consecutive days. Staff members live and work in close quarters with an international team, requiring flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and strong teamwork. Additionally, employees must quickly adapt to changing menus, themed events, and the logistical complexities of sourcing and storing food at sea. This environment offers a great opportunity to develop global hospitality skills, advance quickly based on performance, and form lasting professional relationships.

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Assistant Hotel Manager

American Cruise Lines

Florence, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Assistant Hotel Manager
American Cruise Lines, the largest USA flagged cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Assistant Hotel Managers to our shipboard team for our 2026 season. American Cruise Lines only operates within the United States and has no more than 200 passenger vessels that create a one-of-a-kind small ship experience. With newly constructed vessels being added to our fleet, it is a great opportunity to join our shipboard management team.
The Assistant Hotel Manager (AHM) is responsible for assisting the Hotel Manager to manage the Hotel Department to ensure the quality of service, consistency of standards, and guests’ expectations are met. The Assistant Hotel Manager provides support to the Hotel Manager by supervising the shipboard hotel management team and ensuring that all employees follow approved company procedures including service standards for dining, culinary, housekeeping, shore excursions, onboard enrichment, guest services, customer service, customer interaction, crew morale, and training. The Assistant Hotel Manager is responsible for service excellence and superior guest satisfaction, which is a critical measure of success. The Assistant Hotel Manager is accountable for the performance of all Hotel Department crew members, particularly the hotel officers and executive chef. The Assistant Hotel Manager is expected to provide gracious hospitality to the guests while being safe, courteous, professional, and efficient. The Assistant Hotel Manager reports to the Hotel Manager.
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities:
  • Supervise the Housekeeping Manager and Guest Service Coordinator, at the direction of the Hotel Manager.
  • Assists Hotel Manager as directed.
  • Assists Dining Room Manager during all meal services.
  • Performs duties of Hotel General Manager when Hotel General Manager is off ship 1-2 times per week.
  • Prepares with Hotel Manager for turnover and handoff of duties during scheduled time off from ship.
  • Present and available during all meal services, either front or back of house including secondary dining outlet.
  • Ensures Housekeeping Manager is keeping all staterooms and public spaces clean.
  • Assists with stateroom inspections.
  • Prepares for turnaround day process.
  • Oversees bar operations and manages wine/liquor inventory.
  • Displays leadership and maintains professional presence.
  • Visible and available to all guests and crew.
  • Holds officers and crew accountable to American Cruise Lines’ standards.
  • Complies with American Cruise Lines’ Operations Manual, service standards, and procedures.
  • Assesses the performance of the management team and provides immediate corrective feedback.
  • Anticipates the needs of guests and crew.
  • Responds quickly to guest requests and ensures follow through of service delivery.
  • Identifies problems, resolves immediately, and requests home office support as needed.
  • Assists with breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, cocktail hour, and onboard events.
  • Oversees crew orientation, training, scheduling, crew appearance uniform standards, and discipline.
  • Assists ship officers in achieving weekly sales goals.
  • Maintains impeccable cleanliness in passenger areas and ensures all housekeeping standards are followed.
  • Maintains sanitation and cleanliness standards of crew rooms.
  • Monitors shipboard business transactions, accounting, timecards, and home office reporting.
  • Completes daily ship inspection/walk through with Mate to generate daily work list and follows up to ensure tasks are completed.
  • Tracks all hotel maintenance items and ensures completion.
  • Creates consistent and positive crew experiences to improve employee retention.
  • Perform bartending duties as needed with other management personnel
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or Hotel amp; Restaurant Management is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Business degree may be considered with management and hospitality experience.
  • Military experience may be considered with management and hospitality experience.
  • Minimum 3 years management experience at a full-service hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
  • Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Attributes for Success:
  • Ability to motivate, train, and assess individual and team performance.
  • Superior time management.
  • Ability to manage and solve problems.
  • Sense of urgency in all passenger, crew, and home office requests.
  • Positive attitude and receptive to continuous performance feedback.
  • Consistent, accountable, confident, assertive, and committed.
Work Schedule:
  • 7 Days per week while onboard the ship.
  • 6 to 8 weeks working and living onboard the ship / 1 to 2 weeks off
  • This is a full-time, exempt position.
Essential Functions:
  • Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. The six motions are surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw. This position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
  • Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
  • Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20” diameter hatch.
  • Ability to stand for your entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
  • Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use stairs frequently.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive daily rate.
  • Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
  • Covered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.
Applicant Acknowledgment
By proceeding to apply for the above position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying, I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position, and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ‎American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual ‎qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. ‎This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, ‎hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access ‎to benefits.‎
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**This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

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