Bar Waiter (m/f) - Spanish Speaking

A unique opportunity to begin your career or to enhance your already existing hospitality experience on board a river cruise ship, sailing along the European Rivers

As a Bar Waiter you are co-responsible for a friendly, efficient and professional service in the bar to guarantee a maximum satisfaction of the Spanish guests. You ensure guests exceptional bar experience by providing individualised attention. You prepare and serve beverages and food professionally at the bar and take care of the cleanliness and hygiene in the bar area.

Accountability:The Bar Waiter/Waitress reports directly to the Bartender.

Flexibility:

Be flexible the assisting the restaurant Department and any other areas when required.
The employee will have to be able to assist in areas outside the Bar area for ship operation purposes such us loading of food and supplies.

Tasks

• Providing efficient, expedient and courteous service of beverages to the guests
• Communication skills. Listening to and taking action on guests complaints
• Taking drink orders, Setting tables, Making and serving drinks, Cleaning and tidying the bar area
• Collecting and washing and polishing glasses
• Ensure all administrative procedures relating to beverage control are followed
• Assist in carrying out inventories after each cruise under the guidance of the Bartender
• Report for duty in a timely manner to scheduled time to assure proper lounge set-up is done, wearing the correct uniform and nametags at all times.
• Be aware of any special cocktails, daily cocktails and special events .
• Ensure courteous and professional service at all times
• Be on station, and ensure that lounge and bar is clean and call for help if needed
• Ensure right garnish is used on drinks and condiments are served if required
• Socialize with clients when time allows
• Inspect assigned Lounge with respect to physical condition, condition of equipment and decoration to ensure prompt repair and maintenance through reporting to the Bartender/Management

Requirements

• At least two years of hotel or prior ship experience in a comparable position
• Excellent English and Spanish speaking skills German will be considered an advantage
• Hospitality Degree will be considered as an advantage
• Knowledge of cocktails
• A flexible and motivated team player and a high degree of social competence
• Ability to work at the Restaurant Section if required
• Clean and friendly appearance
• Communicational skills
• Stress resistant

Benefits

• Possibilities for career progression and personal development
• Competitive Salary paid Net with Bonuses
• Free Medical Coverage
• 4 vacation days per month
• Reimbursement of the travel expenses to/from the ship
• Share cabin facilities provided and Free meals