Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Industry: Maritime
Are you a dynamic manager with a flair for delivering exceptional customer experiences?
Do you thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments and want to be at the heart of shaping passenger services across a fleet of international ships?
Faststream is working exclusively with a major operator to recruit an Onboard Services (OBS) Business Manager – a unique and varied role that places you in the driving seat of innovation, delivery, and partnership management across the company’s passenger service offering.
The Role You’ll be working closely with the Director of Onboard Services and the wider Passenger team to lead and manage exciting projects across:
- Food & Beverage concepts
- Retail shops (in partnership with World Duty Free)
- Entertainment and leisure (live bands, themed cruises, gaming, cinema)
- Third-party hospitality services
- Marketing, promotions, and onboard experiences
We’re open to candidates from a variety of sectors – hospitality, retail, entertainment, travel, logistics, or event management – as long as you:
- Are energetic, hands-on, and thrive in a fast-moving environment
- Enjoy owning your projects from start to finish
- Are comfortable travelling between UK and EU locations
- Can juggle multiple initiatives while keeping the customer experience front and centre
- Have commercial awareness and a good understanding of service operations
- Communicate confidently and collaborate effectively with teams and partners
- Bring a "can-do" attitude, pace, and a willingness to learn and challenge the status quo
- The chance to shape the passenger experience for thousands of customers
- A role that blends strategy with operational delivery
- True ownership of your portfolio and space to innovate
- A supportive and collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed
- Travel opportunities and exposure across UK and EU operations