Maitre D' Specialty Restaurant

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. Celebrity Cruises is looking for inspired global professionals who believe in success through commitment and pride to join our expanding family. As an industry leader in service and innovation, we provide a working environment that fosters career growth and development for our onboard team members. With a fleet of innovative cruise ships, each offering guests a premium vacation experience, there are almost countless opportunities to join us at sea.

As our Maitre D, you will be a part of our exciting, passionate and fast pace high-volume shipboard restaurant operation team. Together with the Restaurant Manager is responsible of the day to day operation of the assigned restaurant (s) or buffet operation of the ship and guest’s service ratings.

Career snapshot:

• Ensures the efficient and cost effective running of Restaurant Operation as per company budgetary guidelines
• As per company standards, ensures guest’s satisfaction at all time with their table assignments, overall service at the Specialty restaurant (s) or Buffet
• Ensures that all crewmembers in the Restaurant Department receive a complete familiarization and training in their positions and are made aware of the company service standards and the vessel’s rules and regulation

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management from accredited college/university or the international equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years hospitality management experience from hotel or cruise ships or the equivalent combination between experience and education
• Superior customer service approach, teambuilding and conflict resolution skills
• Revenue generation and control of all the financial aspects of the assigned Specialty Restaurant (s)
• Ability to speak, read and write English clearly and distinctly
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain C1/D visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable
• Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training

Preferences:

• Ability to speak Ability to speak, read and write multiple languages is a plus
• Cruise ship experience and USPH knowledge

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 Maitre D. 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!