Maitre d'Hotel

Category : Food & Beverage
Region : International
Country/Locale : Cruise Ship

Department: Dining
Reports to: Hotel Director / Food & Beverage Manager
Objective: To ensure the ultimate Silversea cruise experience for guests within Food & Beverage

Job Skills:

• Strong leadership skills and practice "leadership by example"
• Ability to work with international crew.
• Professional appearance and excellent social skills.

Responsibilities:

• Efficient, courteous and technically excellent food and beverage service across all areas of the vessel;
• Positive food and beverage area ambiance;
• Training, coaching, and retaining qualified staff;
• Leading staff to superior levels of performance;
• Safe professional and personal practices and effective business processes.

Education/Experience:

• 5 years of experience of managing large outlets, or many small outlets with an international team, to a high fine dining level.
• Degree in Hospitality Management is preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and outlook are necessary.
• Experience with Fidelio, Micros and MXP are highly advantageous.

Language Requirement:

• Fluent English, plus a minimum of one of the following: French, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese