
Asst. Bartender
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Beverages Jobs
- Position:
- Bartender
- Published:
- September 16, 2025
Where passion meets opportunity
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
As an Assistant Bartender, you bring energy, precision, and creativity to our onboard bar operations, ensuring a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for our guests. You assist the Bartender in supervising the assigned bar area, upholding exceptional service standards while optimizing profitability. Your passion for mixology, attention to detail, and ability to manage high-paced service environments make you a key contributor to delivering an unforgettable cruise experience. With your knowledge of bar techniques and cocktail craftsmanship, you help shape memorable moments for every guest on board.
Your Impact
Your role extends beyond just serving drinks—you are instrumental in creating a lively and welcoming ambiance where guests feel relaxed and entertained. By supporting the Bartender in overseeing bar service, stock control, and sanitation compliance, you help maintain smooth operations while enhancing guest satisfaction. Your ability to efficiently handle high-demand service periods, engage with guests, and ensure beverage quality directly contributes to the ship's reputation for excellence. Through your teamwork and expertise, you help drive onboard revenue and elevate the overall guest experience.
Your Journey So Far
You have a proven background in the bar industry, with experience in:
A shipboard role as an Assistant Bar Manager or managing multiple bar locations serving large crowds on land.
Hands-on bar operations, including beverage preparation, inventory control, and staff coordination.
A deep understanding of mixology, bar techniques, and cocktail craftsmanship.
Excelling in fast-paced environments, where your communication skills ensure smooth service.
Working seamlessly within a team to maintain efficient and high-quality bar operations.
Your Essentials
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
Relevant qualifications in hospitality, bartending, or a related field.
Fluent in English (oral and written) and at least one additional European language.
Proven experience as a shipboard Assistant Bar Manager or in managing multiple bar locations serving large crowds on land.
Strong knowledge of bar techniques, cocktail preparation, and beverage service.
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and guest service.
Join us and become part of a world-class team, crafting unforgettable moments at sea.
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
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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