Bar Tender

 Job Description:

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