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We are A-ROSA!

A-ROSA is one of Europe’s leading providers of premium river cruises. On the Danube, Douro, Rhône/Saône, Rhine/Main/Moselle and Seine, our cruises combine visits to vibrant cities with beautiful natural scenery. More than 1,000 employees on board our 15 ships and on land bring the unique A-ROSA Flow to life.

At A-ROSA, we trust you to take responsibility and be part of a team where respect matters. We are committed to making good things even better and turning ideas into real progress. This gives you the chance to help shape A-ROSA.

Your Duties

  • Management of ship operations and representation towards passengers.
  • Administration of ship logs, ensuring seaworthiness and safety of the ship.
  • Support the 1st Captain in the safe navigation of the vessel and assume command in their absence
  • Assist in organizing ship operations and ensuring smooth daily procedures
  • Ensure on-board safety and compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. inland navigation regulations)
  • Promote economical use of resources and implementation of environmental and sustainability measures
  • Organize and coordinate the nautical crew during navigation and port operations
  • Coordinate and supervise maintenance and repair work on deck and below deck
  • Monitor cleanliness, order, and technical condition of the vessel (including gangways, mooring lines, and deck areas)
  • Assist in maintaining ship logs and handling administrative duties
  • Contribute to the preparation of shipyard and winter lists
  • Support clearance formalities and collaborate with the shipping company to optimize workflows
  • Foster effective communication among officers and team leaders
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of workflows and standards
  • Ensuring on-board safety and compliance with inland navigation regulations.
  • Economic use of resources and environmental protection.
  • Organization of communication among all on-duty officers and team leaders.
  • Assistance with clearance formalities and cooperation with the shipping company to optimize workflows.
  • Preparation of shipyard and winter lists.
  • Development and optimization of workflows and standards.

Your Benefits

  • The most beautiful destinations in Europe with "Overnights"
  • Time to explore destinations with free days on board
  • International working environment
  • Swiss employment contract
  • Health, accident, and pension insurance
  • Outside cabin with natural light
  • No costs for uniform or visa
  • Discounted travel for employees and relatives
  • Various training and development opportunities
  • Attractive career advancement opportunities
  • Organization of travel to and from the ship

Your Profile

  • Captain’s license (for the Danube or Rhine/from the Dutch border to Basel)
  • Boatman’s Booklet and valid medical certificate
  • Several years of experience on the Danube (Passau–Delta) or on the Rhine and its tributaries, including Dutch rivers and delta area
  • Radar observer certificate and advanced fire fighting training
  • Radio operator’s certificate
  • Qualified Expert for Passenger Ship Navigation (for the Rhine)
  • Preferably experience with modern propulsion systems (e.g. Schottel systems)
  • Strong teamwork and operational leadership skills
  • Structured, responsible, and solution-oriented working style
  • Representative and well-groomed appearance
  • Good German and English language skills, both spoken and written