Yacht Entertainment Director (Shipboard)

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipboard Yacht Entertainment Director leads the creation and delivery of world-class entertainment and recreation programs aboard Four Seasons Yacht I. The role guides a diverse team and drives innovation to ensure onboard experiences exceed guest expectations while upholding Four Seasons standards. This is a rotational position: three months onboard followed by three months off. The Director oversees entertainment and recreation operations, including live music, themed events, enrichment programs, marina operations, and Kids For All Seasons programs through the Assistant Yacht Director. The role also manages budgets, inventory, and technical resources; adapts programming to operational and weather conditions; engages guests as a visible host and brand ambassador; and works with shipboard and shoreside leaders to improve offerings. The Director mentors team members and ensures compliance with applicable safety, security, health, sanitation, and environmental policies and procedures. The position requires living and working onboard for extended periods and traveling to international destinations. The schedule requires working for three months onboard.

Requirements

At least 5 years of senior-level experience in luxury hospitality or cruise line entertainment management.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing entertainment teams and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Exceptional hosting and interpersonal skills, with confident and charismatic stage presence suited to upscale and demanding clientele.
Strong understanding of entertainment and enrichment programs and their technical requirements, with the ability to create and execute engaging onboard activities.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills for interacting with guests, ship personnel, and shoreside teams.
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, including schedule adjustments and operational needs.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Willingness to live and work onboard the yacht for extended periods, travel to international destinations, and work the three-month onboard schedule.

Nice To Haves

Additional fluency in Spanish, German, or French.

Responsibilities

Direct and inspire entertainers, activity staff, Kids For All Seasons staff, marina personnel, guest entertainers, and speakers.
Conceptualize, plan, and execute entertainment offerings, including live music, themed events, and enrichment programs.
Drive innovation and continually enhance the guest entertainment experience.
Oversee onboard entertainment and recreation programs.
Collaborate and share voyage reports with shipboard and shoreside leadership to optimize offerings.
Manage departmental budgets, inventory, and technical resources.
Adapt programs to changing conditions, including weather.
Oversee Marina operations and Kids For All Seasons programs through the Assistant Yacht Director.
Contribute to the creation and decoration of themed parties and events, and participate in holiday event planning.
Build meaningful relationships with guests and serve as a visible host and Four Seasons brand ambassador.
Provide voyage-based entertainment ratings reports to the shoreside Director of Entertainment & Recreation.
Mentor and develop team members, encourage collaboration, and promote open communication and professional growth.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Maintain compliance with Four Seasons Yachts safety and security policies and ensure supervised personnel understand relevant safety and environmental policies, including IPM programs.
Follow and execute Hotel Policies outlined in the Hotel SOP.