Job Openings Assistant Waiter/ess

About the job Assistant Waiter/ess

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES

We are looking for enthusiatic young male and female candidates with good 5-star hospitality and/or previous cruise ship experience, to join our crew aboard Viking Ocean Cruises. This is an opportunity of a lifetime, so apply now.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
You ensure a friendly and professional service in your assigned F&B area to the fullest guest satisfaction and in accordance with Viking Ocean Cruises Standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Professional, welcoming and sales oriented F&B service.
  • Assigned areas of responsibilities in any F&B outlet according to direction from management.
  • When working in teams with Waiters the function is to support and assist as well as being an additional guest resource.
  • Area of responsibility is set up in accordance with direction from supervisor and Viking Ocean Manuals.
  • Prepare and performs F&B activities (i.e. cocktail parties, Tea Time, Café Lunch) and special events as assigned.
  • Tallying any sales transactions and correctly follow any accounting procedures.
  • Cleaning of working areas in accordance with HACCP and company rules and standards.
  • Separation and disposal of waste / garbage
  • Assistance in other departments upon instruction from supervisors as required.
  • Following all applicable company standards and HACCP rules.
  • Keeping and storing of any assigned inventory stock in accordance with set par-­­ levels following safety and sanitation rules and regulation.
  • Active participation in onboard training programs.
  • Embarkation duty as directed, including luggage assistance, guest escorting and any other related duty.
  • Participation in loading as required and on direction of supervisors.
  • Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request.
REQUIREMENTS
  • At least 2 years in similar position in 4* or 5* operation.
  • Excellent English skills, other languages are an asset
  • International experience / shipboard experience is an asset
  • Ability to work independently, service and sales oriented and guest focused, positive personality, ambitious and with professional appearance.
  • Flexible and stress resistant, team player, shows commitment Preferred age 20 40
BENEFITS
  • Working for the world's best Cruise Line company 
  • Excellent salary in US Dollars
  • Great benefits