Virgin Voyages - quick service attendant

WOWOWOWOW! AHOY, SAILORS!

This is happening!

Virgin Voyages announces healthy strategy “Voyage Well” and getting ready for sailing season.

Online interview in February 2021!

POSITIONS HIRING:

Quick Service Attendant (Food Department)

Conditions:

• Contract length - 7 months on board/2 months off
• ALL expenses are covered!
• Couples may apply
• Tattoos are acceptable

The Gig:

We’re on an exciting journey to create one of the most irresistible travel brands in the world and are building an epic team to help make our ambition a reality. We are on the hunt for a super talented ‘someone’ who is quick, quirky, and of course, qualified!

This “someone” thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys providing quick (and delicious) bites to our Sailors (guests). They take pride in providing the most unique food and beverage experience at sea!

In other words, this ‘someone’ needs to know how to Make Ship Happen. Your excellent attention to detail and self-starter mentality means you can think quick on your feet and keep calm when ship gets real. Ultimately, we won’t be able to remember how we got by without you.

What You’ll be Up To:

• Maintain positive Sailor relations at all times
• Maintain complete knowledge of all items, cooking methods and beverage selections available in the assigned outlet
• Maintain complete knowledge of proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation and menus of assigned all and/or outlet
• Regularly visits each table of their respective restaurant and/or outlet engaging with and receiving feedback regarding the food and service ensuring sailors have the utmost satisfaction
• Ensures all tables assigned to them are consistently clean, organized and tidy
• Ensure that all restaurant products, equipment and cleaning materials are used in a cost-effective manner
• Informs their appropriate supervisor or manager regarding all sailor issues, special requests, suggestions and complaints and where possible, seeks to resolve
• Prepares mise-en-place to ensure their respective area is ready for service
• Offers and refills water, bread, butter, beverage and any other item required
• Follows health rules and regulations according to USPH guidelines
• Partakes in cleaning routines after service and ensures the appearance and condition of all items including silverware and tableware meet Virgin Voyages standards
• Be familiar with all cruise services/features and activations to respond to Sailor inquiries accurately
• Ensures compliance with the Company alcohol policy and notifies Restaurant Manager if Sailors/Crew are in danger of breaching
• Assists with embarkation/disembarkation procedures and luggage handling as and when required
• Performs other restaurant, Room Service and Crew Dining Service duties as and when required

Superpowers Required:

• Minimum 1 year experience as Lido/Quick Service Attendant onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5 star hotel/resort or restaurant
• Passionate about people and able to handle guest complaints with a smile!
• All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position
• Strong written & verbal skills

GENERAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year experience or 1 contract on board
• Good Evaluations / Appraisals / Recommendations from your past employers
• Customer- orientated, positive attitude
• Great position knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent spoken English
• Minimum age — 21 years old
• As joining will be most likely in Aug-Sep 2020, its is preferred to have valid C1/D visa

VIRGIN PERSONALITY:

• No need to hide your visible tattoos or piercing
• No need to shave your well-trimmed beards
• No need to cut or recolor your bright hair
• No need to wear suits, white shirts and ties

We prefer to see your vivid personality in addition to perfect professional skills & knowledge.

Note however that being just funky and extraordinary personality does not give you a job with Virgin Voyages!

The employer is going to provide or reimburse expenses for the following:

• STCW certification
• Joining tickets
• Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME)
• Necessary Visas
• Joining expenses, such as transfers, hotel accommodations, subsistence

Important notice – if you are Apollo Group crew – you must be 18 months away from service before applying with Virgin Voyages. #ismirahiring