Uniworld Boutique River Cruises owns and operates a fleet of eleven intimate, boutique river cruise ships on the European waterways which cater exclusively to English-speaking clients. To support our Nautical Team we are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional in the role of: 1st Captain Your responsibilities will include: - Navigating the ship according to guidelines and safety regulations of the company - Responsibility for safety of all passengers and crew on board - Maintenance of our ships during the season and in winter time - Professional Management of Nautical Team - Communication on board with Hotel manager and Cruise manager You: - Have experience in similar role on Rhine-Main-Danube - Have experience with Z-Drive systems (is not a must) - Have at least license for the Rhine until Mainz and/or Danube - Are innovative, flexible and proactive leader and team player - Have ability to communicate and conduct business fluently in German and/or English - Have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) - You are willing to learn and grow in your role We - Are a company with strong values; We are committed to our social, economic, and environmental responsibilities - We are experts in luxury travel on and off the rivers - We are warm and welcoming - We have a strong nautical support team - We are one company (nautical, technical, hotel) with short communication lines - We are proud of our luxury product, our well-maintained ships and high safety standards - Give you stability, but also flexibility (Swiss Contract, flexible holiday planning prepared in advance - 2/2 or 4/4 - 170 days off, travel days are noted as working days, social security coverage, travel expenses, uniforms and more) - Take your career seriously (provide on-going development opportunities, safety and other training, promote within the organisation) - Are looking for You! You don’t find yourself 100% in the above but you still believe you would fit our team? Apply anyway! We would love to get to know you! Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.