Job Description

City Cruises UK is part of the City Experiences division of the Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation services. We operate public dining and sightseeing cruises as well as private charters for corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, or other special occasions across London and York.

As a Customer Service Supervisor, you will bring creativity, excellent customer service and selling skills to our team. In return we are keen to support you in developing your career in the tourism industry and provide you the opportunity to be part of an active social culture and a great team! If this role sounds right for you, please get in touch!

Purpose of the role:

Supervise the retail sales and customer service delivery across the City Cruises fleet. Ensure that the cabin crew staff are working to deliver the Guest Experience in line with company training, merchandising products to company standards, selling to meet revenue budgets and delivering excellent service to our customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

On the job training and supervision of cabin crew to ensure the correct use of Standard Operation Procedures on a daily basis. To ensure that the onboard facilities comply with all relevant legislation relating to health and safety, food hygiene regulations and licensing legislation. Support staff in resolving issues and discrepancies during the shift and reporting any unresolved issues to management. Issue instructions each day and assign duties to cabin crew. Monitoring and observing cabin crew carrying out these duties as expected by the Food & Beverage department. Demonstrate best practice is sales and customer service techniques and ensure the effective supervision of all team members on your shift. Observe and evaluate cabin crew performance. Offer advice and recommendations for improvements. Highlight training needs to Food & Beverage department. Supervise the preparation of the vessel, making sure that the retail area, cabin and facilities are clean and presentable before departure and throughout the service. Supervise cabin crew in their support of the boat crew. Provide all the service required as a member of the cabin crew during each shift. Audit paperwork and checklists to ensure compliance with company procedures and regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Educational Level/Qualifications

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge

Proven experience within Guest Services in a customer facing role. Supervised a team. Experience working with retail sales.

Desirable:

Travel & Tourism background Worked in a sale environment.

Personal Skills

Required:

Perform great customer service. Act with integrity at all times Approach everything with integrity with what you do Deliver excellence through profit, customer satisfaction and living our City Cruises values. Work with empathy Able to work to high standards of accuracy. To exhibit a professional attitude at all times Smart/Well-presented and represent the company at all times. Excellent communication skills and highly organized Sales driven. Customer focused. Calm and able to work well under pressure. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills To be flexible in carrying out your duties at any of the company's locations, offices or departments and fulfil other tasks that fall within your post as required.

Desirable:

Company focused. Self-motivated Willingness to learn and progress. Problem solver Can speak a 2nd language. Good mentoring skills
If you believe you are suitable for this position, please complete our application form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 32,081.40 per year

Work Location: In person