Purser - Research Vesel

PURSER - RESEARCH VESSEL

We are looking for an experience purser as per below requirements:

• Team Player
• A courteous and positive attitude towards our scientists and guests, but also to our crew paired with an understanding of their needs and an overall appreciation of the objectives of other departments on board
• Positive attitude to the marine environment
• It is important for us that the candidate will fit and integrate well with our crew.
• Enthusiastic
• Thinking outside the box; meaning that new ideas and good initiatives are very welcome given that they are realistic and sensible
• Doesn’t mind occasionally working long hours.
• General interest in oceanographic science is an advantage.
• Safety consciousness
• Social people who share the team spirit on board.
• People who wish to invest themselves into and commit to the organization for longer time.
• People who are willing to go the extra mile to adapt to special demands of a research vessel every single trip
• Organizational skills to conduct tasks independently to a high professional standard.
• A high degree of flexibility
• Non-Smokers preferred.
• Both males and females are encouraged to apply
• Good communication and managerial skills

Job Description:
The Purser:

• Reports directly to the Captain
• Is the Head of Department and the line-manager for 2 Chefs and 4 Stewards / Stewardesses
• Is responsible for administering all ship-board financial accounts, such as cash accounts, credit-card accounts.
• Is responsible to track invoices and the purchase overview of all departments.
• Oversees the budgets of all departments in teamwork with our shore-side financial staff.
• Is closely working with our shore-side financial staff and accounts team.
• Is responsible for all crew administration (travel arrangements, crew certificates, signing on/off routine)
• Is Responsible for crew uniform inventory and ordering.
• Is working closely with shoreside purser for logistics of crew and passenger movements.
• Is working closely with shoreside purser and mission coordinator for PBQ requirements and all other COVID protocols.
• Shall administer rotation planning, crew-certificates, payroll, crew travel, crew lists.
• Is administering stock, planned maintenance tasks, defect reports for the catering / hotel department.
• Is responsible for port clearances and all related matters (customs, immigration)
• Shall assist the Captain with general administration, as required
• Shall coordinate the service, housekeeping, laundry, and Galley duties.
• Shall be responsible for the purchasing of interior consumables.
• Shall be responsible for purchasing stationery for office supplies.
• Shall be interfacing with the guest/scientists on administrational and service matters
• Shall take over safety and security duties as per the vessels muster roll
• Shall assist with other tasks as directed by the Captain

General Requirements for all crew:

• Valid STCW Basic Safety Training
• Valid STCW Persons with Designated Security Duties Certificate
• Valid medical fitness cert. (ENG1 or equivalent)
• Non-smokers preferred.
• Very good knowledge of the English language verbal and in writing
• US Visa C1/D and B1/B2 this can be applied for once employed.
• Previous experiences on cruise ships and/or large yachts is an advantage.
• Degree in Business Administration or similar is an advantage.

Joining date: 01st April 2023
Duration Contract: 6 Weeks
Joining port: San Diego

Please, apply here.