Professional Sommelier. Luxury Cruise Line

Dear Candidate.
We have open positions for Experienced Sommeliers with a Luxury River Cruise Line.

Job Summary

Greet Guests, provide them with prompt and courteous service and promote Wine sales in all Food and Beverage outlets.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in all Food and Beverage outlets.
Provide a six star service to all Guests and deal with complaints and comments in an efficient and timely manner.
Additional duties in other departments such as loading, luggage-handling, etc.

Requirements

College Degree/Diploma, etc. Hotel School in the food service industry required.
Minimum 3 years experience in a luxury international hotel as a Sommelier or 2 years experience in the luxury cruise ship industry as a Waiter or Bar Waiter with Wine experience preferred.
Must be willing to undergo "Court of Master Sommeliers" courses and onboard USPH training.
Good product and beverage knowledge
Very good spoken English (needs to score at least 80% in the onboard English proficiency test).

Job Description

Prepare for Wine Tasting Seminars with Celebrity Wine lecturers and Vintage Room dinners.
Ensure that Wine stations are set up properly with Wine lists, glasses and ice buckets. And the wine lists are up to date in all Food and Beverage outlets.
Promote the Connoisseur’s wine program and make wine suggestions according to the daily menu for Lunch and Dinner.
Follow the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures of equipment in Bars and Pantries, and keep Lockers organized, clean and tidy.
Ensure that all equipment is properly and securely stored away when not on duty and to keep assigned area clean and tidy.
Report work orders to their Supervisors when deficiencies are noted or when maintenance is required and to follow up on the work orders in a timely manner.
Follow and execute the Shipboard Sanitation Programs.
Financial Responsibilities
Expected to exceed all relevant onboard revenue targets.
Promote Wine sales in all Food and Beverage Outlets.
Keep an accurate record of assigned Wine stock and held responsible for any losses.
Ensure that Guest sign their checks and that the checks are made out to the correct.
Ensure that Company property is maintained properly and treated with respect at all times.

Skills

Good communication skills.
Must have very good organizational skills and show attention to detail.
Must have initiative and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to remain calm under pressure.
Must be service minded with an outgoing, charming and friendly personality.

Additional Information

Would you like to work, travel the world, gain a valuable life - work international experience, meet people from several nationalities and get paid for it? Yess!! so it is time to apply, send us your complete English C.V.
We look forward to receiving your application! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If you fit the profile, you will be contacted by e-mail or what’s app and sms.
Please keep an eye on your e-mail and spam box to see if you received an invitation.
Warm regards
Managing Director
Cruise Carreras