ISMIRA Agency is hiring CHIEF PURSERS for ASTORIA GRANDE cruise ships!
ASTORIA GRANDE invites Russian-speaking employees to join its team to work on a cruise ship to Turkey and Egypt with departure from Sochi to the shores of the Black, Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean Seas. Astoria Grande visits the unique ports of the Turkish coast — Istanbul, Cesme, Amasra, Sinop, Trabzon, Ordu, Izmir, Kusadasi, and also stops at the largest port of Egypt - ancient Alexandria, Islands of Greece and in the new season also in the beautiful Italian ports.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Purser directs the Accounting Operation onboard to ensure company, divisional and ship performance objectives set forth by the company are met and/or exceeded by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities personally or through department heads.
WHAT COMPANY OFFERS:
- Season starts in March and lasts till mid January
- Single Cabin
- Free meals and accommodation
- The tickets at the expense of the employer
- The contract can be for full season or on rotation
- The salary is paid in euros + commissions
REQUIREMENTS:
- Age 21+
- Recruitment is conducted from the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.
- Fluency in Russian is preferred but not mandatory for this position
- Knowledge of English is required both written and spoken
- A full package of STCW certificates and a seafarer's passport/seafarer's identity card and Seaman's Book are required (we can help to obtain)
- Degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent, preferred.
- Ship experience is mandatory preferably with progressive management experience on cruise ship of which three years as Crew Purser, three years as Front Office Manager and three or more years as Guest Relations Manager / Chief Purser.
- Strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Superior customer service, team building and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, workforce planning and management, leadership techniques and production methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In accordance with the company’s rules and regulations, he/she conducts in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and when in crew areas.
- Plans, organizes, supports, controls, and evaluates the operation of the Accounting Department. Accomplishes the targets set forth by the company through the management of supervisors and subordinates.
- Ensures the highest level of guest satisfaction by overseeing the delivery of quality guest services amenities within company’s standards.
- Establishes and maintains effective internal communications including regular departmental meetings to ensure optimum scheduling, teamwork and productivity.
- Continually encourages communication and cooperation between all sub-hotel departments, deck and technical departments. Keeps the Head Office and Shipboard
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Last update: 26 January 2026