Bar Waiter

The World, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth. Employees of The World strive for excellence in everything we do. We live and work on a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht that sails continuously around the world. Every few days you will wake to an exciting new port of call. It’s the ultimate way to work and travel all in one.

The Bar Waiter’s primary responsibility is to provide efficient beverage service to our Residents and Guests, while  remembering their preferences.  This position is involved in monthly outlet stock take, preparing mise-en-place, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere in bar lounges and in functions' set ups and break downs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Beverage Operations

• Responsible for all aspects of Beverage service in assigned F&B venues.
• Ensure the ambiance in the bar lounges and public rooms is welcoming, utilizing the outlets’ specific check lists
• Assist with the set up and breakdown of the conference rooms.
• Prepare mise-en-place, restock and support the service of assigned stations and beverage stations
• for all other events and functions including during tendering operations
• Communicate work orders for the assigned bar to the Bartender.
• Assist with private parties and functions, including but not limited to taking orders, serving snacks,
• canapés and drinks and cleaning glassware
• Participate in the physical stock takes of assigned POC as instructed.
• Responsible for the correct charging and handling of all checks and sales transactions
• Work on minimizing waste and breakage and maintaining proper handling procedures.

Resident and Guest Services

• Exceed Resident and Guest expectations in every aspect of personalized service in accordance with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards and participate in regular trainings
• Recommend beverages according to Resident and Guest preferences.

General 

• Ensure validity of an eTIPS certificate and adhere to the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol.
• Acknowledge and communicate Resident and Guest preferences to management thus ensuring the proper procedure of recording and cascading is followed.
• Actively support the goals and objectives for the department and adhere to all new policies and company initiatives as assigned
• Maintain accurate Time & Attendance Records (TAR) for each time period worked
• Ensure all areas are maintained in accordance with Public Health, Safety Management System (SMS) and Safety & Environmental regulations; adhering to Company Policies and procedures as appropriate to the position
• Execute safety duties as per the Emergency Plan and Station Bill
• Assist with Ship tours, Zodiac landings, Marina days, Expeditions, and other activities when required.

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
• Hotel School Diploma required
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience on a luxury cruise ship, private country club or similar, luxury hotel or resort
• One additional language (German, French, Italian, Spanish) preferred
• Intermediate knowledge on wines, spirits and classics cocktails is required.
• Working knowledge of point of sales systems and inventory management systems

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to work seven (7) days a week for an extended period, including day or night, weekends, and holidays.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, all Crew are required to stand, walk long distances on the Ship and may include the repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down the stairs and lifting up to 23 kilograms.
• All Team members must be physically able to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills. All vessel positions require full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
• Work within different temperature changes - indoors to outdoors.
• Ability to pass STCW safety course.
• Able to live harmoniously in close quarters.

Along with worldwide travel opportunities, The World offers many other benefits. Our team members are afforded comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, facilities including a fitness center, state- of- the- art bicycles, crew bar, outside sun / seating deck, and a variety of crew enrichment activities. In addition, we have the most generous Tuition Reimbursement Program in the industry.

At The World we are one team, always passionate and caring and supporting one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.