Bar Manager (m/f) - MSC Cruises - German speaking

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MSC Cruises, part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, is the market leader in Europe, including the Mediterranean, South America and South Africa, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and French Antilles, South America, southern Africa, and Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.

MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide. So far, more than €3m has been collected in voluntary guest donations.

MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. Its fleet comprises 13 modern ships: MSC Preziosa; MSC Divina; MSC Splendida; MSC Fantasia; MSC Magnifica; MSC Poesia; MSC Orchestra; MSC Musica; MSC Sinfonia; MSC Armonia; MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Meravgiliva.

Building our future together

• Over 15 million guests have discovered a world of luxurious emotions aboard our ships
• With the introduction of MSC Seaside in 2017 our fleet expansion is well underway and with a further 9 ships on order, including the revolutionary World Class project of four 200.000 GRT LNG-powered ships, we are actively looking to employ over 50.000 new crew over the coming years
• We pride ourselves on our diversity: our staff comes from more than 75 different countries and guests from over 187!

Become part of our exciting MSC Cruises family in one of our on-board departments and apply today as:

Bar Manager (m/f) - German speaking

JOB PURPOSE

Leading a multicultural team, the Bar Manager is responsible for the shipboard beverage operations for all bars/lounges, outlets and crew bar areas and manages the financial aspects of bar operations in order to ensure compliance with standards and procedures and optimum guest satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies that professional and profitable beverage services are delivered in every outlet, to generate maximum sales and profits through cost control and expense reduction;
• Ensures the highest quality, delivery and storage of all bar products/items and monitors bar set up, service and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction;
• Supervises Bar team members, supporting and training them to enhance their current performance and evaluates their skills suggesting possible advancement or additional on-the-job training;
• Complies with set Company bar service standards and follows the Company Sanitation Protocols (sanitation, hygiene and personnel management).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent English, oral and written and good German langauge skills.
  Any additional European language is considered an advantage (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and French);
• Professional School diploma from a Bar School/Bar Training Academy is an advantage;
• At least 4 years’ experience as Bar Manager and leading a team;
• Experience in the cruise industry or in 4/5 star hotels or resorts is an advantage;
• Very good knowledge of Office package;
• Knowledge of Fidelio, Micros and MMS is an advantage;
• Sound knowledge of accounting and cost control procedures;
• Experience in implementing creative and appealing strategies to generate revenue and profit;
• STCW certification is compulsory (basic fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal security and social responsibility);
• A recognised medical certification is also required before starting to work on board.