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Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises!
As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of choice in the industry, Princess Cruises offers exciting career opportunities aboard a fleet recognized for exceptional guest experiences and innovation at sea.
Our teammates represent more than 60 nationalities and bring diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences to life every day. Together, we create memorable moments for guests while building rewarding careers in a supportive, inclusive, and globally connected environment.
At Princess Cruises, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in making a positive impact on our guests and fellow teammates.
As part of the Princess family, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, international career pathways, and the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's most breathtaking destinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold company, brand, and public health standards for cleanliness, sanitation, presentation, and maintenance across guest staterooms, teammate cabins, public areas, and all associated back-of-house spaces.
- Lead daily inspections of guest and teammate areas to ensure consistent cleanliness, timely readiness, and a welcoming environment in line with Princess standards.
- Oversee the efficient operation of the Laundry, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, clean, and well-presented linens, uniforms, and guest/teammate personal items.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance checks and inventory reviews, ensuring accurate reporting on the condition of all fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and soft goods within the Rooms Division.
- Drive performance against Rooms Division KPIs by fostering a personalized, guest-centric culture and embedding the Service Excellence program and experiential ownership across the team.
- Own guest satisfaction for all Rooms Division touchpoints, supporting teams to provide timely, effective, and personalized resolutions while reducing post-cruise complaints.
- Ensure all Rooms Division teammates consistently demonstrate a positive, professional demeanor and are fully trained on company service standards, safety procedures, and brand programs.
- Manage all Rooms Division budgets and expenditures responsibly, monitoring costs and implementing initiatives to optimize resources without compromising guest experience.
- Train, coach, and monitor the team to maximize Laundry revenue and minimize costs, refunds, and losses related to damaged, misplaced, or mishandled items.
- Implement and reinforce best practices to minimize waste, breakages, and misuse of supplies and equipment throughout the Rooms Division.
- Mentor Rooms Division leaders and teammates through structured coaching, feedback, and development plans, ensuring completion of all required training and supporting clear career progression pathways.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Extensive experience in hospitality operations, ideally 10+ years within the cruise or hotel industry, including significant exposure to housekeeping, laundry, and public area management.
- Proven leadership experience at Housekeeping Manager or equivalent level, with responsibility for large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
- Strong understanding of public health, sanitation, and hygiene standards (e.g., USPH or similar), and experience implementing and monitoring compliance across guest and crew areas.
- Solid educational foundation, such as a high school diploma/GED; additional hospitality or management education is an advantage.
- Demonstrated general management skills, including planning and organizing, time management, data and information analysis, decision-making, and delivery of operational results.
- Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written; additional languages are highly valued in our multicultural environment.
- Deep commitment to guest service, with the ability to role-model and coach service excellence and experiential ownership across the Rooms Division.
- Motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the resilience to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards under pressure.
- Personable, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a warm, approachable, and professional demeanor.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire multicultural teams, fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing work environment.
- Strong financial acumen related to departmental budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and revenue optimization within housekeeping and laundry operations.
Job Benefits
Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary package.
- Your comfortable single cabin - your space to relax and recharge.
- Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
- Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
- A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
- Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
- The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
- A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.
Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.
