Wine and Bar Manager

Position: Wine & Bar Manager

Department: Hotel | Reports To: Hotel General Manager

Role Overview:

• Supervises all onboard beverage operations
• trains F&B staff
• manages the wine list and cellar inventory, and ensures high standards of guest service and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Service:

• Oversee bar and wine service across all venues (including Beach BBQ)
• enforce pouring standards
• ensure proper wine temperatures, and maximize revenue.

Team Training:

• Guide and train Mixologists, Waiters, and Dining Stewards on service standards, recipes, garnishes, and correct terminology.

Guest Engagement:

• Conduct wine seminars and cocktail demonstrations to drive sales and elevate the guest experience.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Monitor inventory
• eliminate slow-moving items through promotions and control wastage, spoilage, and breakage.

Compliance & Safety:

Enforce Public Health (PH), Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), safety regulations, and labor hour limits.

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• WSET Level 2 minimum
• STCW Basic Training
• SDSD, and a valid Seafarers Medical.

Experience:

• 3+ years as a Bar Manager or Sommelier in the cruise industry, hotels, or restaurants.

Skills:

• Expertise in global wine regions and international spirits;
• proficiency in English, MS Office, and MXP;
• strong public speaking and team leadership capabilities.

Travel & Physical:

Willingness to spend up to 6 months onboard; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.