Bartender

Vessel type: Ocean-going cruise ship

Job Description

BARTENDER

Purpose of Position

You ensure a friendly and professional beverage service in your assigned F&B area to the fullest satisfaction of our guests and in accordance with Viking Ocean Cruises Standards

Your Responsibilities

• Professional, welcoming and sales oriented F&B service.
• Assigned areas of responsibilities in any F&B outlet according to direction from management.
• Area of responsibility is set up in accordance with direction from supervisor and Viking Ocean Manuals.
• Operation of bar procedures according to company standards in all areas of responsibility (e.g. menus, decoration, appearance)
• Assists in set-up and execution of F&B related ship functions and special events
• Serving drinks in accordance with company standards
• Preparing cocktails in accordance with the company standards
• Creation of daily cocktails in accordance with company standards
• Preparation and set up of Café Lunch in the lounge when requested by supervisors.
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness within assigned work area in accordance with HACCP standards      
• Correct handling of all products, materials and equipment (glasses, cutleries and crockeries etc.) in assigned areas
• Tallying of sales transactions
• Cost control for bar in accordance with the budget
• Correct tallying of the bar revenue
• Conduction of stock takes; inventory according to company procedures
• Correct storage of stock; establishing of par levels
• Participation in loadings

Supervisor: Head Bartender / Restaurant Manger

Receives instructions from: Head Bartender, Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Executive Chef, Hotel Manager, Corporate Operation Manager

Your Profile

• Graduated education in hotel / catering industry
• Min. 2 years professional experience in 4 or 5 star bar operation
• International experience / experience on a ship is an asset
• Excellent English skills, other languages are an asset
• Excellent management, organizational and communication skills
• Very good beverage knowledge (wines, cocktails etc.)
• Flexibility and stress resistance, team player, commitment
• Ability to work independently, service-oriented and guest focused
• Positive personality, neat appearance
• Preferred age between 23 and 40 years

Guidelines and Regulations

Job Description • Contract • Company Rules and Regulations • Onboard ABC •

Viking College • Uniform Regulation • F&B Manual