Positions

Applying for Employment

We offer year-round employment. The Barge operates continuously throughout the year. We will recruit and hire as positions become available. With the nature of the travel industry, you may be offered a position as "listed" and be placed in line for the next available position (very similar to an on-call status). All positions are strictly on a tentative basis and are subject to reassignment at any time. On the R/B River Explorer, you must be willing to do any job you are assigned. Thus, serious consideration of your application requires our clear understanding of your year round availability. Please indicate the dates you are available to work on your application. We keep applications on file for six months.

Please complete and sign your application. You may attach a recent picture/snapshot and/or a resume.

Indicates available positions.

Hotel Department

BargeMates

All hotel crewmembers that service our guests. BargeMates are Servers, Bartenders, Cooks, Scullery, Dishwasher, Housekeepers, and DeckMates. All crewmembers assist with bringing on supplies, taking out trash and doing public tours.

BargeMaster/Assistant BargeMaster

The BargeMaster of the vessel personifies the policies of REL and the vessel as prescribed by the United States Coast Guard. This is a United States Coast Guard licensed position. The BargeMaster is directly responsible for the safety and security of the entire Barge unit, its crew and guests. The BargeMaster ensures that everyone has an enjoyable and excellent excursion. They are responsible for every aspect of the guests stay aboard the Barge. Responsible for maintaining all employees (crew) files and supervising the Guest Relations Department.

Purser

Manages the Barge office ensuring guest accounts are current and settled at the end of each excursion. Responsible for running the gift shop (sales and inventory), computer accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general cashier duties, data entry, typing and coordinating reports with the Guest Services Manager for point of sales system. Basic office skills are necessary. Computer skills (Excel and Word) are necessary.

Guest Services Manager

Oversees and directs all food and beverage operations on the Barge. Manages all housekeeping operations. Oversees the operation of the kitchen with the assistance of the Head Cook. Responsible for food and beverage costs, point of sale system, food and beverage inventory, purchasing and scheduling. Responsible for cleanliness of all staterooms, public areas and commercial areas. Extensive guest contact.

 

Guest Relations Coordinator - Onboard Tour and Entertainment Coordinator

This person will be very visible and regularly interact with guests both onboard and offboard. Responsible for coordinating and supervising all onboard and offboard tours and entertainment as well as general onboard guest communications and satisfaction. Coordinate arrival and departure of guests to and from the R/B River Explorer. Assist Purser with front desk and gift shop duties. Primary contact for all tour and group leaders onboard and offboard. Maintain and control the A/V lighting and equipment. Responsible for providing information to guests about entertainment of any kind both onboard and offboard. Possesses good knowledge of geography and a willingness to learn.

 

Head Cook

Manages the entire kitchen staff including scullery. Responsible for the storage, preparation, service and cost of all food products. Responsible for all purchasing and inventory. Reports directly to the onboard Guest Services Manager.

Server/Housekeeper

Servers are responsible for providing prompt and professional food and beverage service in the Galley (follow guidelines to excellent service). Responsible for set-up and break-down of side duties, cleanliness of dining room and other food service areas. Works with a point of sale system. Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning staterooms, making beds, distributing supplies and performing other assigned housekeeping duties. Responsible for cleaning guest areas, public restrooms and all commercial areas. Responsible for all laundry onboard. Extensive public contact. This position will be divided into Housekeeping duties in the morning and Server duties in the evening. Reports to the Guest Services Manager.
               

Bartender

Responsible for providing prompt, professional beverage service for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area and for stocking, inventory and cost control. Works with point of sale system. Reports to the Guest Services Manager.

Cook

Follows the direction of the Head Cook. Assist in food preparation and presentation and maintaining sanitation standards.

Scullery/Dishwasher

Responsible for the cleanliness of all dishware, potware and glassware and for the safe operation of a commercial dish machine and for maintaining clean workstations and maintaining sanitation standards.

Interior BargeMate

Interior BargeMates work a twelve-hour day and are responsible for, but not limited to cleaning and maintaining the interior of the vessel. Duties include cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets, cleaning windows, dusting, maintaining whirlpool tubs and other similar tasks. Interior BargeMates must be flexible and may be asked to assist with guest services such as, wheelchair assistance, luggage handling, public tours, and trash detail. Interior BargeMates are under the direct supervision of the Interior Supervisor that reports to the BargeMaster.

Marine Department

 

Captain/Pilot

Under the Marine Department, this position requires US Coast Guard license of at least OUTV or a Master of at least 1600 tons and previous river piloting experience.Responsible for the safe transport and navigation of the Barge unit. Manages the Chief Engineer, oiler and deck mates aboard the M/V Miss Nari.

Chief Engineer

Responsible for all mechanical and electrical operations of the towboat M/V Miss Nari. Under the Marine Department, this position requires a US Coast Guard license of at least a DDE 4000. Responsible for maintaining engines and checking all gauges for pressure levels and readings. Operates and maintains generators and all water systems. Keeps accurate records and logs.

DeckMate

Under the supervision of the Captain. Previous Barge or towboat experience helpful. Responsible for securing and security of the gangway. Responsible for overall maintenance and cleanliness of the entire R/B River Explorer and M/V Miss Nari, both inside and outside, including painting. Responsible for keeping the two Barges and the towboat secure and assisting the wheelhouse crew with any duties they may assign.

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