Bartender (m/f)

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