
YC Head Waiter
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises
- Category:
- Restaurant Jobs
- Positions:
- Maître d’Hôtel, Waiter / Waitress
- Published:
- July 18, 2025
Where passion meets opportunity
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
As a Yacht Club Head Waiter, you are the face of impeccable service in our exclusive and luxurious Yacht Club. You will lead by example, delivering a sophisticated dining experience that exceeds the expectations of our most discerning guests. Your expertise in fine dining, deep knowledge of gourmet cuisine and wine pairings, and unwavering commitment to personalized service will ensure an unparalleled experience that aligns with the high standards of our cruise line. With your keen eye for detail, ability to anticipate guest preferences, and leadership in guiding your team, you will contribute to an atmosphere of refined elegance, making every dining moment truly unforgettable.
Your Impact
Your role as a Yacht Club Head Waiter directly enhances the prestige and excellence of our Yacht Club. By providing outstanding and personalized service, you create an environment of exclusivity and comfort, where guests feel valued and indulged. Your ability to train and inspire your team ensures seamless execution of service, upholding the standards that define our brand. Your dedication to maintaining a refined dining atmosphere, addressing guest preferences with discretion, and ensuring the flawless presentation of every dish and beverage will elevate the overall guest experience, leaving a lasting impression that turns first-time guests into loyal patrons.
Your Journey So Far
1. Proven experience as a Head Waiter, Maitre d’, or in a similar leadership role within a cruise line or a luxury hotel.
2. Strong background in fine dining, with an extensive knowledge of international cuisine, wine pairing, and upscale service techniques.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, ensuring high levels of service, motivation, and professional growth.
4. Previous experience working with international clientele, understanding cultural nuances to provide a truly personalized service.
5. Familiarity with luxury service standards and the ability to exceed guest expectations through attention to detail and refined hospitality.
Your Essentials
1. Relevant hospitality qualifications or certifications in food and beverage service.
2. Fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
3. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end dining environment while maintaining a poised and professional demeanor.
5. Commitment to excellence in guest service, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and guest satisfaction.
6. A passion for luxury hospitality and a dedication to creating unforgettable guest experiences
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!

MSC Cruises
JOIN US AND SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN GROW!
MSC Cruises has grown exponentially since 2003. In such a short time, we have built a fleet of 21 modern and most environmentally advanced ships!
With our constant expansion, our fleet will grow in capacity with the arrival of eight new ships in three different classes by 2027.
One of our latest ships – MSC World Europa – was delivered in 2022, inaugurating the World Class. It is our largest cruise ship to date, with a capacity of over 6,700 passengers, served by more than 2,000 crew members.
In 2022 we also inaugurated the MSC Seascape which features new immersive high-tech entertainment with innovative technology that provides guests with endless leisure options.
From 2023 MSC Cruises will enter the Luxury segment by launching its first of four Explora Journeys ships. The ships will be equipped with the best and latest environmental technology and bestowed with a highly-innovative design.
Career Opportunities
With four new mega-ships and four Luxury ships to be built and delivered between 2023 and 2027, the biggest and most important challenge for MSC Cruises is to find, recruit and train a high number of new crew members needed to provide the service, fun and safety that have become hallmarks of MSC Cruises.
This massive project is already well under way. The Human Resources Team is not only working to recruit the best talents but is also visiting our manning agencies and hiring partners around the world to ensure that the right people and facilities are in place to prepare this ‘army’ of new crew members for their life at sea.
We need motivated and ambitious crew members who work with passion and understand the value of a smile.
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