Mystic Cruises is a leading expedition ocean cruise line that offers an intimate and eco-friendly way to explore some of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. We provide a five-star service that brings our guests up close and personal with the beauty of nature, from Antarctica to the Arctic region, Northern Europe to the Mediterranean. Our ships are designed to sail into landmark cities and small, exclusive ports that larger vessels cannot reach, providing our guests with unforgettable experiences.

At Mystic Cruises, we are committed to environmental sustainability and have implemented innovative technologies on our ships to minimize our impact on the environment. We also believe in the value of our employees and encourage them to share their thoughts and ideas, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

If you are passionate about travel, committed to sustainability, and eager to contribute your ideas to a team that values collaboration and innovation, then Mystic Cruises might be the perfect place for you. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of our DNA and help us continue to provide exceptional experiences to our guests. Together Cruising the World! Come join us!

The Fleet Hotel Cost and Inventory Controller will manage and control all aspects related to Hotel Cost Control and Inventory Management across the Company’s fleet.

The Fleet Hotel Cost and Inventory Controller will be responsible for inventories, budgets, cost control and reports of the fleet’s hotel food, beverages, and consumables, providing financial valuable support to the onboard and shoreside teams, and contributing to positive business outcomes, through informed analysis and reporting. He/she will lead the effort to keep onboard and shoreside teams on track and motivated, ensuring best results while delivering an outstanding product to the Company’s guests.

College Degree/Diploma and/or Hotel Management School or other relevant apprenticeship in the food service industry required.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience onboard a cruise ship as Inventory controller or Provision Master.
• Food, Beverage and Hotel Supplies product knowledge is required.
• Previous Accounting and/or Hotel Stores, Hotel Cost Controller / Inventory controller experience beneficial.
• The candidate must be free for travelling to worldwide destinations to work on board our cruise ships, whilst leading and training the onboard teams.
• Must be able to lead a multinational team and to communicate and implement corrective action steps in an effective, yet diplomatic fashion.
• Able to work and plan, under constraints of timetables.
• Self-motivated and have an analytical/problem solving capabilities.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must have very good administrative skills (proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a good knowledge in MXP - beneficial)
• Must have excellent organizational skills and show attention to detail.

Inventory & Logistics:

• Management of all onboard inventories within the hotel operation fleetwide, through the effective and accurate management of the MXP system.
• Ensuring Company standards and procedures of inventory control are in place and maintained across the fleet, including but not limited to receiving and storing; waste prevention and spoilage management, compliance with sanitary standards such as Shipsan and USPH, training of department crews onboard, reporting to shoreside Directors, monitoring loading plans in collaboration with the Purchasing Dpt. and the onboard Provisions teams.
• Inventory spot checks, analysis of high consumption, slow moving items with a view to improve stock management and cost-savings.
• Inventory and stock reporting and budgeting.
• Participate in the logistic planning for all vessel supplies

Safety and environmental responsibilities

• The Fleet Hotel Cost and Inventory Controller is knowledgeable of and will comply with all safety and environmental regulations for each particular ship and areas of operation.
• Familiar with the Company Safety and Environmental Policy and will promote sustainable practices and sustainable purchasing.
• Aware of the applicable ISM, ISPS, MLC Conventions and will comply with the Company’s SMS, as well as any other mandatory requirements.
• Familiar with Public Health regulations and requirements and will comply and promote the Company’s sanitation and Public Health standards.

Security responsibilities

• The Fleet Hotel Cost and Inventory Controller will comply with the Company’s and ships’ Security and Cyber Security requirements.
• Confidentiality: All information detained by Fleet Hotel Cost and Inventory Controller is strictly confidential and may not be disclosed without the prior agreement of the Head Office.

Financial responsibilities

Cost Control:

To overview the preparation of cost analyses, food, beverage, and hotel supplies cost reporting on a cruise basis along with recommending improvement options to reduce costs.

Monitoring and preparing daily food cost reports for the fleet.

Supporting the onboard departments by anticipating needs and solving possible challenges. Recommending actions to maximize financial return (target vs actual).

Issuing reports on operational KPI and analyzing food cost.

Budgets:

Responsible for supporting Hotel Directors in all financial budgets and reporting related to hotel supplies, durables, consumables, medical food, beverages. Budget optimization analysis.