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Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

Hotel Ship Director

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePorto, PortugalNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of proven experience in hotel management roles at four- or five-star establishments, with emphasis on Food & Beverage and Front Office.
  • Strong knowledge of management, user-level IT systems, international hotel standards, and HACCP requirements.
  • Experience in stock management, cost control, and budget management.
  • Fluency in English is required; French and/or German is preferred.
  • Ability to manage by objectives and work under pressure.
  • Availability to embark on the Douro River during the cruise season.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare weekly reports on cruise progress using an existing template.
  • Monitor monthly inventories, identify deviations, and implement corrections.
  • Evaluate weekly passenger analyses and develop improvement action plans based on customer feedback.
  • Record incidents involving the ship, passengers, or crew on an appropriate platform and track their resolution.
  • Manage food and beverage costs to meet established budget targets.
  • Supervise waste-weighing records to promote efficient waste management and operational sustainability.
  • Foster a stable work environment through close team management and report situations that may require external assistance.
  • Report all incidents to the Operations Directorate and General Directorate and request guidance when needed.
  • Manage the petty cash fund, minimize its use, and take corrective action regarding emergency purchases.
  • Collaborate with the corporate team by providing information about training or support needs across operational areas.
  • Conduct semiannual and annual evaluations of all employees, identifying opportunities for improvement and promotion.
  • Lead HACCP audits and implement corrective measures to achieve at least an 80% approval rating.
  • Hold daily briefings with Heads of Department and monthly briefings with the full team.

Desired Qualifications

  • French and/or German language proficiency.

About the Company

Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

MysticInvest Holding operates a portfolio of travel businesses centered on river, ocean, and expedition cruising for international holidaymakers. Its brands include DouroAzul, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Mystic Ocean, and Atlas Ocean Voyages, each serving different destinations and styles of travel. The group combines passenger-vessel operations with onboard hospitality, itinerary development, sightseeing, and shore excursions, supported by nautical, commercial, and corporate teams. Part of Pluris Investments, the business traces its origins to the establishment of DouroAzul in 1993. MysticInvest Holding is headquartered in Porto, in Portugal's Porto district.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Porto, Portugal
Founded
1993

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