Bartender (m/f)

Bartender

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 Bartender you are responsible for a friendly, efficient and professional service in the bar to guarantee a maximum satisfaction of the guests. You give the guests an exceptional bar experience by providing individualised attention. As  Bartender organises, manages and motivates the Bar Waiter/Waiters and prepares and serves beverages and food professionally at the bar. Besides, you takes care of the cleanliness and hygiene in the bar area, as well as a maximum revenue. You prepare promotions and ideas to upsell drinks and increase sales and revenuew. You reports directly to the Restaurant Manager.

Flexibility:

• Be flexible the assisting the restaurant Department and any other areas when required.
• You 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:

• Supervising employees
• Directing the bar function and associated activities throughout the vessel
• Monitoring the procedures for sanitation and cleanliness at all times
• Reviewing the inventory
• Managing the money and staff
• Promote coktails and drinks to increase sales
• Ensuring that the bar meets legislative directives
• Making adjustments to ensure customer service is consistently high
• Helping the bar waiters

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of hotel or prior ship experience in a comparable position
• Knowledge of beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks
• Cocktail preparation and drink service skills
• Knowledge of liquor licensing regulations
• Good communication, management and organisational skills
• Excellent command of the English language
• A flexible and motivated team player and a high degree of social competence
• Friendly appearance
• Stress resistant

Benefits:

• A challenging job in a middle management level positionIncentive scheme
• 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