Cunard - Food and Beverage Manager

As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between. Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where attention to detail and operational excellence are key?

As a Food and Beverage Manager on board Cunard, you will play a pivotal role in leading a high-performing team across multiple outlets. You’ll be responsible for ensuring seamless service delivery, resolving guest concerns efficiently, and continuously identifying opportunities to enhance satisfaction scores.

In this senior leadership role, you will:

• Build, lead, and inspire a cohesive and motivated team
• Oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring excellence in service and guest satisfaction
• Drive financial performance, monitor departmental budgets, and control costs
• Conduct performance appraisals, identify development opportunities, and support managers and supervisors in leading their teams
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance, including COSHH, USPH, and food safety regulations

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Prioritise and organise effectively while managing multiple venues and large teams
• Communicate confidently and clearly with colleagues and guests from diverse nationalities
• Maintain a sharp eye for detail to consistently deliver a premium product

Preferred experience level:

• Previous experience as a Food and Beverage Manager on board a cruise ship
• Strong financial acumen with a proven track record in managing stock, budgets, and cost controls
• In-depth knowledge of COSHH, USPH, and food hygiene standards
• Extensive leadership experience, including team development, performance management, and motivation—ideally within the cruise industry

Life Onboard Includes:

• Paid flights from your home country
• Comprehensive training, including “new to sea” support
• Crew gym, fitness classes, and sports courts
• Free crew bikes to explore destinations
• Free WhatsApp messaging + flexible internet packages
• Meals and complimentary beverage stations
• Discounted crew shore excursions
• Onboard medical services
• A culture where everyone feels valued and included

During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we can, we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure with us.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

At Cunard, we collaborate with a variety of reputable agencies who will never ask you to pay a hiring fee or any other associated monies in order to submit an application to us. All applications are reviewed against the same criteria and using an agency will not increase your chances of being successful.