Chief Purser (M/F) - Seagoing Position Porto

Chief Purser (M/F) - Seagoing Position
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Mystic Cruises is a leading expedition ocean cruise line that offers an intimate and
- friendly way to explore some of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. We provide a
- star service that brings our guests up close and personal with the beauty of nature, from Antarctica to the Arctic region, Northern Europe to the Mediterranean. Our ships are designed to sail into landmark cities and small, exclusive ports that larger vessels cannot reach, providing our guests with unforgettable experiences.

At Mystic Cruises, we are committed to environmental sustainability and have implemented innovative technologies on our ships to minimize our impact on the environment. We also believe in the value of our employees and encourage them to share their thoughts and ideas, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

If you are passionate about travel, committed to sustainability, and eager to contribute your ideas to a team that values collaboration and innovation, then Mystic Cruises might be the perfect place for you. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of our DNA and help us continue to provide exceptional experiences to our guests. Together Cruising the World! Come join us!

Job Description

• To ensure the appropriate performance and correct implementation of the finance administration onboard.
• To supervise the administrative crew such as Accountant as well as Documentation Purser.
• To oversee all financial processes onboard and take appropriate actions whenever needed.
• To oversee all ship’s clearance related matters and maintain a good relationship with local authorities as well as port agents.
• To ensure all visa requirements for passengers are taken into account before embarkation.
• To ensure that all passenger, company and crew accounts are accurate at all times.
• To process the cruise end in the PMS system and settle all crew, passenger and crew accounts.
• To process all payment data in PMS for passengers in due time (authorization and settlement).
• To update daily revenue report and send it to Head of Departments onboard and final file at the cruise and to the head office.
• To control the revenue onboard and ensure that all postings are correct.
• To ensure that all passenger and crew data is correct at all times in the PMS system.
• To be in charge of all cash funds onboard, make sure the safe is counted and in accordance with the cashbooks in the end of each cruise.
• To report any cash discrepancies onboard directly to the head office once detected and counter checked with the Hotel Cost Controller or Hotel Director.
• To ensure that the cashbook is kept up to date at all times and matches with the safe in the end of each cruise.
• To be familiar with all company’s procedures and the company’s SMS.
• To ensure a smooth embarkation of passengers and collection of documents such as passports if required as well as registration of credit cards etc.
• To ensure voids are done as per company guidelines and checked on a daily basis.
• To oversee invoice and statement printing for disembarking passengers.
• To calculate commissions and incentives as per company’s policies and procedures.
• To work closely with all departments onboard to ensure a smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a hotel on land or two (2) years’ experience on board a cruise ship in similar position required.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Any additional foreign language is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Must have advanced administrative skills (Microsoft Office, especially Excel) Knowledge in MXP / POS is a plus.
• Excellent accounting and organizational skills required.
• Must possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to interact with all levels of people.