Boat Crew - Six Senses Kanuhura

As Boat Crew, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. 

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities 

As a Boat Crew, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following: 

• Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses. 
• Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions. 
• Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations. 
• Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment. 
• Direct and coordinate crew members or hosts performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment. 
• Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers. 
• Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts. 
• Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios. 
• Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers. 
• Complete daily engine checks, i.e., oil, filters and sumps. 
• Pump out the holding tanks. 
• Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
• Ensure proper transfer of guests when requested and escort guests accordingly. 
• Maintain the cleanliness of the boat and ensure they are in good working condition. 
• Offer assistance to guests when requested. 
• Coordinate with departments for transfer related issues and assist guests with transfers to and from the hotel if needed. 
• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival to the resort and bid farewell upon departure 
• Ensure a timely and efficient transfer of guests’ luggage. 
• Handle guest inquiries by providing accurate and appropriate information. 
• Bring immediately to the Security for any item(s) left behind from guests. 
• Be fully conversant with all health and safety, fires and emergency procedures 
• Attend meetings and training as required by supervisors. 
• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded. 
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments. 
• Perform any additional tasks given to me by supervisor/management. 

Qualifications

To execute the position of Boat Crew, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar hotel operational setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Fluent in English 

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Boat Crew at Six Senses Kanuhura It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Kanuhura is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.