Bar Tender

We are looking for enthusiatic male and female candidates who MUST have 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 beverage service in your assigned F&B area to the fullest satisfaction of our guests 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.
  
• Area of responsibility is set up in accordance with direction from supervisor and Viking Ocean Manuals.
  
• Operation of bar procedures according to company standards in all areas of responsibility (e.g. menus, decoration, appearance)
  
• Assists in set-up and execution of F&B related ship functions and special events
  
• Serving drinks in accordance with company standards
  
• Preparing cocktails in accordance with the company standards
  
• Creation of daily cocktails in accordance with company standards
  
• Preparation and set up of Café Lunch in the lounge when requested by supervisors.
  
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness within assigned work area in accordance with Public Health standards
  
• Correct handling of all products, materials and equipment (glasses, cutleries and crockeries etc.) in assigned areas
  
• Tallying of sales transactions
  
• Cost control for bar in accordance with the budget
  
• Correct tallying of the bar revenue
  
• Conduction of stock takes; inventory according to company procedures Correct storage of stock; establishing of par levels
  
• Participation in loadings
  

REQUIREMENTS

YOUR PROFILE

• Graduated education in hotel / catering industry
  
• Min. 2 years professional experience working on cruise ships in the bar operation
  
• International experience / experience on a ship is an asset
  
• Excellent English skills, other languages are an asset
  
• Excellent management, organizational and communication skills
  
• Very good beverage knowledge (wines, cocktails etc.)
  
• Flexibility and stress resistance, team player, commitment
  
• Ability to work independently, service-oriented and guest focused Positive personality, neat appearance
  
• Preferred age between 23 and 40 years
  

BENEFITS

• Working for the world's best Cruise Line company
  
• Excellent salary in US Dollars
  
• Great benefits