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.

Career Snapshot

As 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 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!

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supervising a staff of up to 140 crewmembers; directing, coaching, supporting, and evaluating to ensure continuous and accurate bar service operation and a motivated team
• Managing the financial aspects of the bar operation, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost control, while ensuring the continuous and accurate participation of the bar service operation
• Creating innovative ways to maintain bar cost at reasonable levels without affecting quality and standards and collaborates with the Inventory Manager to ensure the highest quality, delivery and storage of all bar items
• Training and monitoring all levels of bar team members for proper skill and service, while providing on-the-job training to strengthen their current performance and preparation for possible advancement to promotional positions
• Monitoring bar items, set-up, as well as service and presentation  to ensuring top guest satisfaction
• Through excellence in leadership, also consistently supporting Royal Caribbean International"s Gold Anchor standards.

Qualifications

Hiring requirements:

• Minimum of five to seven 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
• Must meet all physical requirements, including the 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 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!