Director Of Operations

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities

Cash Control & Onboard Revenue

Implement strict daily cash POS and revenue reconciliation on all vessels

Enforce controls over onboard sales (bar excursions extras tips commissions)

Conduct surprise cash counts on ships and shore offices

Eliminate unauthorized discounts free consumption and unapproved giveaways

Inventory & Consumption Control

Establish tight controls over F&B minibar housekeeping fuel and spare parts

Enforce stock issuance daily consumption tracking and variance reporting

Investigate and resolve shortages over-consumption and unexplained losses

Approve all write-offs breakages and wastage reports

Procurement & Supplier Discipline

Centralize purchasing approval and supplier onboarding

Enforce price lists approved vendors and contract compliance

Prevent side deals inflated invoices duplicate billing and kickbacks

Conduct price benchmarking and renegotiations

Accounting Reporting & Audits

Deliver accurate monthly financial statements by vessel and department

Reconcile bank cash inventory and intercompany accounts

Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits

Enforce corrective actions without exception

Payroll & HR Cost Control

Control payroll overtime service charge bonuses and allowances

Verify staffing levels against approved manning plans

Prevent ghost employees and unauthorized payments

Compliance & Tax

Ensure full compliance with Egyptian tax payroll and statutory obligations

Manage inspections tax audits and government reporting

Ensure documentation and audit trails are complete and defensible

Authority & Enforcement

Suspend payments vendors or staff access in case of violations

Escalate misconduct directly to Managing Director

Enforce zero-tolerance policies on financial abuse

Requirements

10 years senior experience in cruise or luxury hospitality operations

Proven leadership of multi-department teams

Strong operational financial and compliance expertise

Fluent in English & Arabic

Company Industry

Advertising Services / Events Services / Public Relations and Communications Services

Key Skills

• Risk Management
• Negiotiation
• Operational management
• Smartsheets
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Program Development
• Supervising Experience
• Financial Planning

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