Dining Cruise Captain (Seattle)

Waterways Cruises and Events, Seattle’s leading dining cruise company, is seeking experienced Captains looking for a working environment where superior marine and communication skills are valued and creativity and cooperation are encouraged.

Waterways Cruises’ Captains love what they do, take pride in themselves and in their vessels, are comfortable around people, enjoy interfacing with our guests, and can provide great customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Professionally pilot and handle single and twin screw vessels, occasionally in challenging marine environments.
• Ensure that the safety of passengers, crew, and the vessel is the highest operational priority.
• Adhere to all USCG rules and regulations necessary for safe vessel operations.
• Understand all vessel operational systems and how they function.
• Create a friendly, inviting environment for passengers: greet guests when they board, provide safety and other announcements; answer guest’s questions; provide an informative cruise narration; visit with guests at appropriate times; and thank guests as they disembark.
• Build a team environment with crew on our vessels to ensure a safe and unforgettable experience for our guest on every cruise.
• Handle all guest and employee issues on our vessels in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assist crew in the set-up or tear-down for events onboard our vessels as needed.
• Assist in maintaining Waterways’ vessels in excellent condition.
• Maintain vessel helm and engineering logs, and complete Company required pre- and post-cruise paperwork in a timely and workmanlike manner.
• Be the face of Waterways–always appropriately groomed, smartly dressed in a clean uniform, and courteous to passengers and other crew members.

Minimum Position Requirements: 

• USCG Merchant Mariner Certification – 100-ton License
• Must have experience with single and twin screw vessels
• Previous passenger vessel experience
• TWIC card
• FCC Radio Operators License
• CPR and First Aid credentials
• Basic computer skills

Schedule:

• A flexible schedule is required – schedules include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation: 

• Starting at $30, plus tips - total annual compensation $95K-$125K (DOE)

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please send resume and cover letter to jeff@waterwayscruises.com.

About Waterways Cruises and Events: 

Waterways Cruises and Events is a local, family-owned company operating luxury yachts on Seattle’s Lakes. Originally founded in 1994 with a single yacht for private charters, Waterways successfully expanded its operations to four dining and entertainment vessels, becoming Seattle’s only upscale dining cruise and event company accommodating upwards of 60,000 guests per year for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations, and dining cruises. Featuring seasonal menus, scenic cruise routes, exciting entertainment options and private table dining, Waterways Cruises brings unique dining experiences and sightseeing opportunities to Lake Union and Lake Washington. Cruises depart from the Waterways Cruises HomePort at Fisherman’s Terminal and other locations in the area.

Pre-employment background checks and drug/alcohol screening required for all positions. Random drug/alcohol testing also required as mandated by the USCG.

Waterways Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Waterways Cruises will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law. Waterways Cruises maintains a drug-free workplace.