Island Operations Director in Training - Bahamas

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all day-to-day operational aspects of assigned role(s), including but not limited to driving business results, crew training, development and performance management, executing operational guidelines and plans and maintaining focus on delivering a positive guest experience.
• Responsibilities may include overall island infrastructure, inventory control, construction, upkeep, maintenance and repair of all island facilities and equipment and guest and crew experience. Coordinate other related activities with the appropriate DCL shore side and shipboard leadership.
• Provide input to the overall strategic and operational direction for Island Operations.
• Successfully execute against structured training & developmental experiences and milestones that may include operational projects, temporary assignments, and other duties as assigned.
• Serve as on-island representation for Disney Cruise Line with local Bahamian governmental agencies; partner with Island Operations Director or Island Operations Manager (shore side) to address daily matters related to island operations.
• Operate a variety of leadership roles on Castaway Cay to gain critical knowledge and exposure of various operational areas. Provide critical staffing coverage for leadership roles during vacation gaps.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+years of resort, island and/or passenger cruise ship operations experience
• Operational knowledge encompassing multiple lines of business
• Bachelor’s degree, Hotel Management diploma or equivalent work experience
• Financial focus and execution
• Experience leading employees at various levels and encourage excellent management practices
• Exposure leading the execution of new build and/or expansion of facilities
• Ability to be a trusted advisor, communicate effectively and create an environment of openness, trust, and team involvement at all levels
• Ability to develop and lead an initiative or project from conception to operation
• Proven experience working with local Bahamian authorities and government agencies. Familiarity of local environmental laws, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of proper food safety & sanitation policies/practices
• Familiarity with public health policies in the Bahamas purchasing and logistics knowledge
• Legally authorized to work in the Bahamas

Additional Information

• Be interested in working on a private island in the Bahamas
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities 
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Hotel and Resorts
• Job Type: Full Time
• Alternate City: Lookout Cay
• Alternate State / Region / Province: Eleuthera
• Alternate Country / Region: Bahamas