Cruise Manager-Mandarin/English (Bilingual)EU

Location: EU, Eastern Europe Contract Type: Independent Contractor Company: AmaWaterways River Cruises AmaWaterways is growing—and we’re looking for exceptional bilingual Mandarin & English-speaking Cruise Managers who thrive in dynamic, international environments and are passionate about delivering elevated, personalized guest experiences. As a Cruise Manager, you are the driving force behind the onboard experience—orchestrating every detail, leading with confidence, and creating seamless, memorable journeys from embarkation to disembarkation. Key Responsibilities Lead and elevate the end-to-end onboard guest experience Serve as the central point of contact between guests, crew, and shore teams Deliver engaging briefings, host events, and curate daily programming Oversee and accompany excursions, ensuring high-quality execution Anticipate guest needs and resolve challenges with professionalism and speed What We’re Looking For Fluency in English and Mandarin (required) Proven success in hospitality, luxury travel, events, or guest services Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and direct teams Highly adaptable, experienced in engaging diverse global audiences, with a guest-focused mindset EU residency and work authorization (required) Other language speaking skills are a plus Why Join AmaWaterways Combine international travel with a rewarding, guest-facing leadership role Be part of a team that values storytelling, cultural connection, and elevated guest experiences Deliver immersive travel experiences that connect guests to the heart of each destination Join a globally recognized leader in luxury river cruising and play a key role in delivering exceptional, immersive guest experiences across Europe Apply with CV and cover letter: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]