International Guest Services (GERMAN/French/Spanish/French)

International Guest Services

The International Guest Services assists all guests at the Guest Services Desk, but concentrates specifically on non-English-speaking groups and individual guests with their special needs and requirements in their native languages so as to give them a full, first class cruise experience. Receives and handles special requests from non-English-speaking groups and individual guests. Works in conjunction with, and assists, the Group Services Coordinator and Guest Service Manager with handling special requests such as Honeymoon set-ups, Anniversary Packages, Birthday Packages, special dietary needs, medical needs, etc. for non-English-speaking guests. Follows up to ensure departments responsible have completed the requirements. Contacts Group Leaders of non-English-speaking guests to assist the Group Services Coordinator in organizing group events. Contacts non-English-speaking guests when necessary to offer assistance in making restaurant bookings, ordering special local/dietary food, arranging special tours on board and with shore excursions. Available for daily, advertised desk hours at the Guest Services Desk to answer questions and provide assistance to non-English-speaking guests. Assists at embarkation, disembarkation and port talks, as well as being present during these times to assist non-English-speaking guests where necessary. Available at Immigration and Customs inspections, etc. Available to act as translator for non-English speaking guests needing to communicate with shipboard departments including, but not limited to, Medical, Security, Revenue outlets, Restaurant, Senior management. Coordinates announcements and the translation/printing of the Freestyle Daily, into the required languages relative to the non-English-speaking guest ratio on board each cruise. Meets and greets non-English-speaking VIP guests staying in suites as necessary and whenever possible. Handles guest requests in an effective way by taking ownership of the request then following-up until the matter is finalized to the guests satisfaction. Maintains a cash float for giving change and cashing traveler checks for guests. Available to assist Cruise Programs department in leading specific activities for non-English-speaking guests. Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SEMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

Miami, Florida, United States