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About Us

We are a value-driven company dedicated to social, economic, and environmental responsibility. As specialists in luxury river and off-river travel, we take pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience characterized by warmth, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

Your Experience Onboard

Onboard life is shaped by our unwavering commitment to excellence. With our vessels carrying between 100 and 160 guests, we prioritize meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships promote a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. By supporting one another and welcoming fresh ideas, we focus on efficiency while placing our mission at the heart of everything we do.

Life on the river embodies our passion for hospitality and travel, allowing us to create memorable guest experiences through genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

Our diverse teams are the cornerstone of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We view travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, driven by a strong commitment to sustainability and a positive global impact. Through adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.

Profile Expectations

We seek individuals who are curious and forward-thinking, embracing innovation and collaborating inclusively across diverse teams. Openness and teamwork are second nature to you.

Hospitality is at the core of your being. With a warm, attentive, and professional presence, you prioritize others' wellbeing and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In every endeavor, you maintain a sharp focus on quality, aligning your daily work with our broader company goals and contributing to shared success.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and bid farewell to all guests visiting any venue, engaging them in meaningful conversations.
• Deliver professional, friendly, and knowledgeable wine and beverage service across all onboard venues, including food pairings, decanting, and traditional wine service.
• Provide friendly, efficient, and professional service in all food and beverage venues and areas onboard.
• Host wine tastings and presentations, engaging guests with meaningful conversation and expert recommendations.
• Ensure mise en place of glassware, cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene in line with our standards.
• Manage the wine program, including weekly updates of wine lists, overseeing vintages and pricing, and controlling beverage costs and revenues.
• Supervise and maintain beverage stocks, deliveries, vinotheque, wine cellar, and wine shop.
• Support the restaurant team with waiter duties, guest requests, and by sharing wine knowledge during daily briefings.

Requirements

• Supervise and maintain beverage stocks and deliveries, including the vinotheque, wine cellar, and wine shop.
• Enhance guest experiences and drive revenue growth through effective "up selling" techniques, actively listening to guest preferences, and making tailored suggestions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding working hours and accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage your work according to daily program schedules and events.
• Contribute to ship preparation during end-of-season close-down and start-of-season set-up.
• Actively participate in assigned learning activities, training sessions, and mandatory safety or emergency drills.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Your Future with Us

Join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared from the outset. Our ships navigate across Europe, offering opportunities for travel and growth through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We provide competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture founded on respect and trust. Moreover, you will be a part of a company where your contributions have a tangible impact on our business, our guests, and our commitment to sustainable travel.

Please note that due to legal requirements, we can only accept candidates from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome both internal and external applicants, with positions available on our European ships.