TRAVELLING HOTEL ASSET

Are you ready to shape the standards of our ships and drive impact onboard? Welcome aboard.

“Drive Success, Live your Ambition!”

TRAVELLING HOTEL ASSET:
WHAT YOU WILL DO

Acting as the link between the shoreside Quality & Assurance team and the onboard team, you will monitor the status and standards of all guest and crew areas and assess the feasibility and execution of new projects, from refurbishments to new venues, ensuring Company standards are always met.

Monitor maintenance performance, identify criticalities and drive continuous improvement actions.

Ensure compliance with Company standards across hotel, public and crew areas, safeguarding guest and crew experience.

Coordinate maintenance, refurbishment and construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and according to safety and quality requirements.

Foster collaboration between onboard and shoreside teams, promoting Company Values, operational excellence and a culture of continuous feedback.

Support the planning and preparation of job lists for maintenance, repair and transformation works, as well as the organization of the ship’s Dry Docks

WHO YOU ARE

You bring solid technical expertise, ownership and the ability to create impact in complex, multicultural and fast-paced environments.

Required

Degree in Marine Technology, Engineering or Nautical Architecture & Design

Solid experience in maintenance governance, project management and construction management

Knowledge of material science and applications, and of techniques of construction

Strong competencies in data analysis, budgeting & cost control and effective communication

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Autocad and Adobe

Knowledge of Italian and English at C1 level

Knowledge of a third language among French, German, Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin (at least B2 level)

Nice to have

Background in cruise, hospitality or similar industries managing refurbishment projects and Dry Docks

WHAT WE OFFER

Your contract

Fixed-term, full-time contract onboard moving from ship to ship— typical duration 4–6 months

Meals and accommodation included throughout your contract

Your life onboard:
International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence

Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers

Meals & consumption: free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)

Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)

Accommodation & services: assigned single cabin with bathroom

Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)

Package delivery service

Connectivity & tools: free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text

Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA

Wellbeing & health: free medical assistance onboard and ashore

Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)

Leisure time: access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew

Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours

Family & friends: opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)

Discover what life onboard looks like: https://career.costacrociere.it/shipside-benefits/

Your growth

Structured onboarding + welcome kit

Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor

Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement

Development model to identify and promote talented individuals

Learn about our culture and values: https://career.costacrociere.it/explore-your-potential/

WHY COSTA

Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.

We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live our ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything we do.

Join us and shape the future with Costa

Additional Info

Contract type: fixed-term, full-time, moving from ship to ship— typical duration 4–6 months - CBA signed on 20.11.2020 for shipboard personnel employed by CSCS

Salary: Gross Annual salary starts from 47.058 Euro. To that amount shall be added variable items, when applicable.

Further details will be provided on the first contact. Calculation of gross salary is done taking into consideration 8 months of employment in a calendar year.

Application deadline: 31/12/2026

Time required to submit the application: approximately 3 minutes

CV Format: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)

E-mail/contact of the recruiting team (not for submitting applications): [email protected]

Further information: visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs – Costa Crociere Careers (https://career.costacrociere.it/shipside-faqs/)