Assistant Beverage Manager

Great vacations begin with great employees!

Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees working onboard our ships at sea. At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees!  As a leader in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean International is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team.  With our innovative fleet of twenty-one ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this could be a great opportunity to let your career set sail.

As Assistant Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for our exciting, multi units, high-volume shipboard Beverage Operation and oversee its multicultural world-class team. You will be responsible for assisting Operation of our state of the art ship’s (all bars/lounges, restaurants, venues and crew dining areas).  Our multi-million dollar beverage operation is an integral part of our success, and this fast-paced division provides a challenging and rewarding professional environment.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to travel the world while working for a top global employer of choice.  More than 40,000 people have already selected Royal Caribbean International to be their employer and so should you!

Career Snapshot:

• Supervising three to seven employees who each lead a team of forty to seventy crew members;  directing, coaching, supporting, and evaluating to ensure continuous and accurate bar service operation and a motivated team
• Training employees on aspects of service and selling techniques, cost reduction, and on-the-job training for employees as needed
• Consistently improving revenue generation through promotions and other relevant efforts, to increase sales in order to meet/exceed expectations
• Successfully identifying expense reduction opportunities through cost control, and maintaining all ship"s bars, lounges, service bars and bar storage areas (as well as outer island bars and storage) while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Maintaining shipboard outlets:  Ensuring bars are sufficiently stocked with supplies, recording production and operational data in each area, and approving and overseeing inventories, bar par levels, transfers, cocktail parties, and opening.

Qualifications

Hiring requirements:

• Minimum of two to three years of progressive bar management experience in a high volume setting, as well as experience simultaneously managing at least three venues (and 30 people), with P&L and cost / inventory control responsibilities
• Ability to accommodate a four months on / two months off contract schedule for this onboard position
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college, university or the international equivalent is preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain C1/D1 visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable
• Ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., one of the world's largest cruise companies and employer of choice, has an array of brands including Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Pulmantur and Royal Caribbean International. These brands offer a variety of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as Assistant Beverage Manager. Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 mins to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy. If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 90 days. During this time, you can view your application status on our career site.

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!