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LADY CAROLINE LLC

Lady Caroline - Dining Cruise Ship Port Captain

cleveland, OH

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LADY CAROLINE LLC lists this Lady Caroline - Dining Cruise Ship Port Captain opportunity in cleveland, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Location 1153 Main Ave,Cleveland, OH, 44113,United States

Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year

Job Category Dining Cruise Ship

Employee Type FT Salary Exempt

Manage Others Yes

Contact information

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Description

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a“Dining Cruise Ship Port Captain” to oversee all onboard operations on a high-profile excursion dinner cruise ship located on Lake Erie. The Lady Caroline offers a unique dining adventure for people of all ages while aboard Cleveland’s most popular dinner cruise ship. All cruises include an unlimited buffet and musical entertainment.

The individuals’ duties include ensuring the safety of passengers and crew during a voyage. You also navigate the vessel, make decisions about ship operations and delegate tasks to other crew members.

Responsibilities also include ensuring that crew members follow both technical procedures and meet the service needs of passengers. Responsibilities also include performing routine maintenance and overseeing all vessel maintenance.

The captain on some occasions interacts with passengers and host special events during each cruise like being an officiant at a wedding ceremony.

The captain makes all executive level decisions about the ship and is in charge of the response in the event of an emergency.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

$200 Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

7 paid Holidays

80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment

48 Hours of Paid Sick Leave available immediately and renews annually

We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days

Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge

Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Matching 401K program after 90 days

Ongoing learning and development programs

Work towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Oversee management of maritime operations of vessel from navigation, crew, maintenance and repair

Maintain open communication local executive leadership and Human Resources (accordingly) regarding all aspects of the vessel including but not limited to incidents while sailing and while moored, employee issues, guest incidents, safety situations, etc.

Develop and maintain good standing with US Coast Guard officials, US government agencies, CSO, and DER

Captain is responsible for all vessel handling and operations

Captain is responsible for vessel maintenance and repairs

Conduct pre and post sailing vessel inspections

Pilot and navigate vessel during assigned watch

Conducting and scheduling training for emergencies like fire or "man overboard" situations

Accountable for scheduling, leading, and documentation of safety drills, exercises, and audits with CSO and DER as required

Accountable for preparing, publishing, and distributing the Crew schedule at least two weeks in advance. Ensure that any adjustments to the schedule are communicated promptly and efficiently to all employees

Responsible for managing the full employment lifecycle of their employees, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and, when necessary, conducting terminations in accordance with company policies and procedures

Line handling using safe and efficient manipulation of mooring lines for departure, docking, and anchoring

Responsible for ensuring vessel cleanliness & appearance

Proactive approach to general and preventative vessel maintenance

Continually maintain safe standards for vessel operation

Immediately report any/all incidents to General Manager

Immediately report any/all marine incidents to the National Maritime Center

Maintain and record all vessel logs as required by US Coast Guard

Maintain ongoing communication with all shipboard employees while vessel is away from its’ mooring

Operate marine radio

Oversee passenger safety and comfort

Maintain constant communication with weather centers and shipping channels, (i.e. bridge operators, for effective and efficient travel routes for vessels’ cruises.)

Responsible for the logistics of boarding and disembarking, directing passengers, and managing the flow of people

Interact with passengers to ensure guest satisfaction and respond to and resolve issues in a timely manner with a positive guest-oriented attitude

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

18 years of age or older (per US Coast Guard)

Friendly and outgoing personality

Marine-maritime training required

Knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, and structural components for real time problem solving,

Additional credentialing with any maritime training facility a plus

Verifiable large vessel experience (preferably on a passenger vessel or similar), required

Significant sea service on Great Lakes waters, required

Identification that establishes identity

Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

Required Work Cards

CPR/AED and First Aid certificate (per USGC),

TWIC Card (Transportation Workers Identification Card)

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Worksite address

cleveland, OH, 44101, US

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