Beverage Manager for Mitsui Ocean Cruises November 14th 2026

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Beverage Manager on behalf of Mitsui Ocean Cruises. 

Key Responsibilities

• The Beverage Manager is responsible to lead all bars and beverage services onboard, including cocktail lounges, poolside bars, and other areas where alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are served. The position is responsible for the management of all aspects and functions of the bar outlets, in accordance with company's standards.   
• Directs, implements, and maintains all bar services and ensures guests are always served promptly and courteously.    
• Prepares and enforces bar staff working rotations, to ensure all outlets will be ready to serve guests across the ship, depending on daily activities and guest's flow, having all resources assigned and ready for guest's services.
•  Accountable for organizing the bar closures, ensuring the Administration department will receive all accounting information related to all daily transactions. 
• Able to coordinate with the Entertainment department, all music program and activities which will assist the beverage outlets to better entertain guests maximizing revenue. 
• Leads and manages the bar staff, including bartenders, bar servers, and other support staff. 
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wine, and beer. 
• Communicates effectively with passengers and address their needs and concerns. 
• Manages inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock. 
• Maximizes revenue through upselling and promotions. 
• Ensures all bar operations comply with local and international regulations. 
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to incorporate into the bar  operations.            
• Capable to understand and maintain all Company sanitation standards in every assigned beverage working areas, storage, and lockers.                 
• Maintains a positive, effective, and respectful working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and officers within and across department boundaries.  
• Adheres to ship’s relevant health & safety procedures as required.       
• Complies with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance.                   
• Upholds and displays high standards of professionalism, integrity, honesty, attendance, punctuality, flexibility and personal appearance.

About Mitsui Ocean Cruises

MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES is part of the MOL group, one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world. A theme of MOL group’s "BLUE ACTION 2035" strategy is the expansion of our cruise business, and we will welcome the luxury cruise ship MITSUI OCEAN FUJI (ex-Seabourn Odyssey) to our fleet this year.

Together with MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES’ existing cruise ship, Nippon Maru, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will offer the best of Japanese hospitality in a luxury setting. With a variety of international itineraries, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will feature outstanding cuisine and a truly relaxing environment for her guests. At the heart of MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES’ philosophy is a commitment to omotenashi, the uniquely Japanese way of taking care of our guests’ wellbeing, from the heart.

V.Ships Leisure has been appointed as ship manager and is currently recruiting deck and engine crew to serve on MITSUI OCEAN FUJI. Successful applicants will be part of a truly international crew and will have the satisfaction of being among the first to join MITSUI OCEAN FUJI during her exciting inaugural season.