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The Food and Beverage department is responsible for all of the dining rooms, Cruise ship bar manager jobsrestaurants, bars, the galley (kitchen), clean up (utilities) and provisions operations aboard the cruise ship. The Food and Beverage Manager/ Director is the head of the entire department. The jobs within the F&B Department are subdivided into several groups - Cruise Ship Food and Beverage Administration Jobs, Cruise Ship Restaurant Jobs, Cruise Ship Bar Jobs, Cruise Ship Culinary Jobs. The Beverage/ Bar Operations Division offers the following jobs: Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor (on some ships is called Beverage Director), Assistant Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor, Head Bartender, Dining Room Head Sommalier, Cellar Master, Dining Room Sommalier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant, Sommalier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress - Specialty Restaurant, Dining Room Assistant Sommalier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant, Bartender, Bar Server/ Bar Steward/ Stewardess (this position is called Cocktail Waitress/ Waiter on some cruise ships).

  • Cruise Ship Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor/ Beverage Director job description: the Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor reports to the ship's Food and Beverage Manager and directly supervises supports and evaluates the performance of the subordinate beverage operation positions - Assistant Bar Manager, Head Bartender, Bartender, Head Sommelier. The Bar Supervisor is responsible for on-the-job day-to-day training of ship's Bar Staff covering all aspects of beverage service and makes sure that all beverage team members perform up to the standards of service set by the cruise line. The Bar Manager informs the Food and Beverage Manager of position changes (promotions), payroll changes, bar staff requests, crew emergency leaves and terminations of employment. The Beverage Manager is responsible for smooth operation of all beverage outlets aboard the cruise ship - bars, lounges, dining room, crew bar and bar storage areas as well as for inspections of these areas making sure that compliance with occupational health and safety standards, cruise line policies and local liquor regulations are met. The Bar Supervisor is responsible promoting and maximizing beverage sales in the bars and other beverage outlets throughout the cruise ship. The Bar Manager ensures that all beverages are properly prepared utilizing correct mixing and served in the correct glassware with the proper garnishes. The Bar Supervisor ensures that all beverage stocks are used, stored and accounted for, estimates and orders bar supplies, liquors, wines, beers and other beverages to meet the daily business demands. The Bar Manager prepares and submits to the Food and Beverage Director/ Manager all bar sales and cost reports including bar par levels, mineral water and coffee sales reports, bar waiter’s target and sales reports, wine inventory reports, bar staff evaluation reports. Cruise Ship Bar Manager Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two-tree years of beverage related managerial experience required, formal hospitality training is preferred. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Strong managerial skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Cruise Ship Beverage Director salary range: $3200-4700 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line, commission and gratuities (tips) from passengers.

  • Cruise Ship Assistant Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor/ Beverage Manager job description: the Assistant Bar Manager/ Asst. Beverage Manager reports to the ship's Bar Manager and directly supervises supports and evaluates the performance of the subordinate beverage operation positions - Head Bartender, Bartender, Head Sommelier, Bar Server, Private Bar Attendant and Bar Utility. Asst.Beverage Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day operation of the entire Bar/ Beverage department aboard the cruise ship. The Asst. Bar Manager assists the Bar Manager in the on-the-job day-to-day training of ship's Bar Staff covering all aspects of beverage service and makes sure that all bar department team members perform up to the standards of service set by the cruise line. The Asst. Beverage Manager addresses passenger complaints reporting them to the Bar Manager and works in a positive and polite manner to resolve problems for both passengers and bar department personnel. The Asst. Bar Manager works hard to increase the volume of sales and in the same time to reduce expenses through cost control as well as ensures a proper maintenance of the bars and related bar equipment (blenders, soda machines, cash registers etc.) throughout the cruise ship. The Asst. Beverage Manager makes sure that all bar staff are trained and familiar with USPH regulations and sanitation in all ship bars and other beverage outlets is up to thesestandards. Cruise Ship Assistant Bar Manager Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two-tree years of beverage related managerial experience required, formal hospitality training is preferred. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Strong managerial skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Cruise Ship Assistant Beverage Manager salary range: $3000-4600 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line, commission and gratuities (tips) from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Assistant Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor/ Beverage Manager to Ship Bar Manager/ Bar Supervisor/ Beverage Manager position.

  • Cruise Ship Cellar Master job description: the Cellar Master reports to the ship's Bar Manager/ Beverage Director and ship's Restaurant Manager/ Maitre D' and directly supervises supports and evaluates the performance of the subordinate beverage operation positions - Head Sommelier, Cruise ship sommelier jobsSommelier and Assistant Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant. The Cellar Master is responsible for the overall on-the-job training of the sommeliers/ wind attendants and the rest of the cruise ship beverage operations personnel in wine and premium spirits knowledge, correct wine service, proper pouring styles and selling techniques. The Cellar Master also is responsible for assigning work stations to each of the Wine Attendants/ Sommeliers and supervising each station in order to ensure that the passengers are served in timely manner and up to the quality standards of the cruise line. The Cellar Master makes sure that the wine and bar sales targets are met and exceeded, maximizes existing opportunities and creates new ones to generate extra revenue, follows proper accounting procedures, requisitions, transfers and reconciliation of daily wine sales. The Cellar Master works in close cooperation with the Financial Controller and ship's Provision Master regarding inventory of wines in the storeroom, loading, ordering and storing of wines, maintains and re-stocks the wine stands in all food and beverage outlets throughout the cruise ship. The Cellar Master conducts wine tastings, seminars and works in close cooperation with the ship's Culinary division on wine and food pairing dinners and special events. Cruise Ship Cellar Master Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and Sommelier certification from a recognised Hotel School required, degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred. Two-three years practical beverage managerial experience in upscale restaurant, hotel or resort, cruise ship experience is preferred. Excellent fine wines and premium beverages knowledge is required. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Strong managerial skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Cruise Ship Cellar Master salary range: $3200-4300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line, size of ship, commission and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Cellar Master to Bar Manager/ Beverage Director position.

  • Cruise Ship Head Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant job description: the Head Sommelier/ Wine Waiter reports to ship's Assistant Bar Manager/ Asst. Beverage Manager and the Bar Manager/ Beverage Manager and directly supervises supports and evaluates the performance of the subordinate beverage operation positions - Sommelier and Assistant Sommelier. The Head Sommelier is responsible for providing courteous and professional wine and beverage service in all restaurants and bars aboard the cruise ship as well as luxury cigar sales. The Head Sommelier is responsible for consulting passengers on wine selection, premium spirits and fine cigars, organizing wine testings, monitoring beverage costs and performing inventory control. The Head Sommelier participates in the on-the-job day-to-day training of Sommelier and Assistant Sommelier personnel covering all aspects of fine wine and premium beverage service and makes sure that they posses the required knowledge and perform up to the standards of service set by the cruise line. The Head Sommelier monitors customer satisfaction, addresses passenger complaints reporting them to the Bar Manager and works in a positive and polite manner to resolve problems for both passengers and sommelier personnel. Cruise Ship Head Sommelier Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two-tree years Sommelier experience in an upscale establishment. European experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Excellent fine wines and premium beverages knowledge is required. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Strong managerial skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Cruise Ship Head Sommelier salary range: $3000-4300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line, size of ship and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Head Sommelier to Assistant Bar Manager/ Asst. Bar Supervisor position.

  • Cruise Ship Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant job description: the Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress reports to the ship's Head Sommelier and Assistant Maitre D’s and directly supervises supports and evaluates the performance of one subordinate beverage operation position - Assistant Sommelier. The Sommelier is responsible for providing courteous and professional wine and beverage service in all restaurants and bars aboard the cruise ship as well as increasing wine sales by demonstrating personal attention, consulting passengers on fine wine selection, how to pair wine with food and acting as a spokesperson for the cruise line's wine program. The Sommelier contributes to the on-the-job training of the other bar department staff by improving their wine knowledge and sales techniques. He/ she follows the daily work schedule and works in a station designated by the Head Sommelier and approved by the Maitre D', assists the Head Sommelier with preparing the restaurant for service and opening wine bottles. The Sommelier works in close cooperation with the Cellar Master and is responsible for re-stocking of the wine cellar on a daily basis. The Sommelier must be well groomed and should demonstrate proper personal and uniform appearance at all times according to cruise Cruise ship celler master jobsline's standards. The Sommelier is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the assigned work station according to the USPH rules and regulations. Cruise Ship Sommelier Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two-tree years Sommelier experience in an upscale establishment. European experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Excellent fine wines and premium beverages knowledge is required. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Abilities to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions, percentages and ability to work in a multicultural environment are required. Cruise Ship Wine Waiter/ Waitress salary range: $2600-3800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line, size of ship and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress to Head Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress position.

  • Cruise Ship Sommelier/ Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant job description: the Sommelier/ Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant reports to the ship's Bar Manager/ Beverage Director and to the Maitre D’/ Specialty Restaurant. The Sommelier/ Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant directly supervises, supports and evaluates the performance of the subordinate position in the Specialty Restaurant - Utility Cleaner/ Specialty Restaurant. The Sommelier/ Specialty Restaurant is responsible for providing courteous and professional wine and beverage service to guest in the assigned Specialty Restaurant aboard the cruise ship as well as increasing wine sales by demonstrating personal attention, consulting passengers on fine wine selection, and applying up-selling and suggestive selling techniques. Boosting wine sales leads also to higher commission and increase of the Sommelier/ Specialty Restaurant personal earnings. He/ she is involved in the re-stocking of the wine cellar and helping with the loading wines to the cruise ship when necessary. The Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant follows company guidelines regarding uniforms and personal hygiene and ensures that the assigned work station is clean and sanitized according to the cruise line standards and USPH and/or UKPH rules. He/ she must be familiar with the Specialty Restaurant bar credit system in the wine stand and with the wine requisitioning and wine service procedures. Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two-tree years Sommelier experience in an upscale establishment. Cruise ship experience is preferred. Excellent fine wines and premium beverages knowledge is required. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Abilities to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions, percentages and ability to work in a multicultural environment are required. Cruise Ship Sommelier/ Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant salary range: $2200-3600 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line, size of ship and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Sommelier/ Wine Waiter - Specialty Restaurant to Dining Room Head Sommelier position.

  • Cruise Ship Assistant Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant job description: the Assistant Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress reports to ship's Head Sommelier. The Assistant Sommelier assists the Sommeliers and the Head Sommelier in providing an excellent wine and other beverages service to guests aboard the cruise ship. The Assistant Sommelier is responsible for providing courteous and professional wine and beverage service in all restaurants and bars aboard the cruise ship as well as increasing wine sales (thus increasing his/ her personal earnings) by demonstrating personal attention, consulting passengers on fine wine selection and how to pair wine with food. The Assistant Sommelier must be well groomed and should demonstrate proper personal and uniform appearance at all times according to cruise line's standards. He/ she is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the assigned work station according to the USPH rules and regulations. The Assistant Sommelier helps the Sommeliers with re-stocking of the wine cellar on a daily basis. Cruise Ship Assistant Sommelier Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two years Sommelier experience in an upscale establishment. European experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Excellent fine wines from various regions of the world and premium beverages knowledge is required. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Abilities to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions, percentages and ability to work in a multicultural environment are required. Cruise Ship Assistant Wine Waiter/ Waitress salary range: $2200- 3400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line, size of ship and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Assistant Sommelier/ Wine Waiter to Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress position.

  • Cruise Ship Head Bartender job description: the Head Bartender reports to the ship's Assistant Bar Manager/ Asst. Beverage Manager and the Bar Manager/ Beverage Manager. The Head Bartender supervises, trains and monitors the performance of a team of subordinate beverage operations positions - Bartender, Assistant Bartender, Bar Server/ Waiter/ Waitress, Bar Utility. The Head Bartender is responsible for on-the-job day-to-day training of ship's Bar Staff covering all aspects of beverage service and makes sure that all beverage team members perform up to the standards of service set by the cruise line. The Head Bartender works directly with the subordinate bar personnel and would assist both bartenders and bar servers/ waiters in various bars and beverage outlets throughout the cruise ship during peak hours. He/ she also monitors work assignments, side jobs and days off for assigned bar staff and ensures that they are well groomed and in proper uniform when reporting for duty. The Head Bartender also ensures all costs are minimized and within the limits set by the Bar Manager. Cruise Ship Head Bartender Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum five years of beverage serving experience in a hotel, resort or cruise ship required. Formal hospitality training and previous cruise ship experience are preferred, but are not mandatory. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Strong managerial skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Candidates must be able quickly to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions and percentages. Cruise Ship Head Bartender salary range: $3200-4100 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line and gratuities (tips) from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Head Bartender to Bar Manager/ Supervisor position.

  • Cruise Ship Bartender job description: the Bartender reports to the Head Bartender and Assistant Bar Manager and directly supervises supports and evaluates the performance of subordinate beverage operations positions - Assistant Bartender, Beverage/ Cruise ship bartender jobsBar Server/ Bar Waiter/ Waitress, Assistant Bartender, Bar Utility Staff. The Bartender is responsible for providing professional and courteous service to passengers in all bars and beverage outlets throughout the cruise ship as well as serving staff and crew members in the crew bar. The Bartender ensures that smooth operation of bars is maintained at all times and the quality of services provided meet the standards of the cruise line. The Bartender assists the Head Bartender in the on-the-job day-to-day training of subordinate Bar Staff covering all aspects of beverage service and makes sure that they perform up to the standards of service set by the cruise line. The Bartender is responsible for achieving and exceeding the revenue targets through applying various sales techniques, up-selling, suggestive selling and in the same time keeping the cost levels within the limits set by the Bar Manager/ Beverage Director. The Bartender makes sure that drinks are properly garnished and served in the appropriate glassware, the bar counter is set with napkins, straws, menus, matches and ashtrays, as well as ensures that all orders placed by Bar Servers/ Waiters/ Waitresses are properly filled. The Bartender is responsible for keeping the bar area clean and sanitized according to current USPH rules and regulations of the cruise line and also for beverage inventory control, re-supply, loading provisions from the ship's storage rooms. Cruise Ship Bartender Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum two to three years of beverage serving experience in a hotel, bar, resort, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Cruise ship experience is preferred. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Candidates must be able quickly to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions and percentages. Possibilities for promotion from Bartender to Head Bartender position. For more information regarding Cruise Ship bartender Salary Range and the different type of cruise lines hiring for Bartender positions keep reading...

  • Cruise Ship Bar Server (Bar Waiter/ Waitress, Bar Steward/ Stewardess) job description: the Bar Server/ Waiter/ Waitress reports to the superior Beverage Operations positions aboard the cruise ship - Bartender, Head Bartender, Assistant Bar Manager, Bar Manager/ Beverage Director. This position is designated as Bar Steward/ Stewardess or Bar Server with some cruise lines. The main duties of the Bar Waiter/ Waitress consist of suggesting and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at various beverage outlets throughout the cruise ship - bars, lounges, cafes, night clubs, discos, casinos and open decks as well as providing drinks during special events and theme nights - Captain's Cocktail Party, Caribbean Night etc. The Bar server must learn all the details regarding various cocktails, premium brand spirits, beers, wines and promote them among passengers in order to meet and exceed the sales targets set by the Bar Manager/ Beverage Director. The Bar Steward/ Stewardess would suggest drinks to guests applying up selling and suggestive selling techniques thus increasing beverage products revenue and his/ her personal earnings. The Bar Waiter/ Waitress takes the orders from the guests, relays them to the Bartender and then makes sure that the beverages are served in the proper glassware with the proper garnish. She/ he would present each party with a separate check (unless requested otherwise), leave copy of the check to the passenger and return the completed checks to the assigned place. The Bar Steward/ Stewardess would assist in re-stocking bars or other beverage outlets around the cruise ship. The Bar Waiter/ waitress follows company guidelines regarding uniforms and personal hygiene and ensures that the assigned work station is clean and sanitized according to the cruise line standards and USPH and/or UKPH rules. The Bar Steward/ Stewardess would participate in courses, meetings and training programs organized by the cruise line in order to develop the necessary skills needed for promotion to superior level position(s). Cruise Ship Bar Server Job Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum one year of beverage serving experience in a hotel, bar, pub, night club, resort, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Cruise ship experience is preferred. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Candidates must be able quickly to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions and percentages. Cruise Ship Bar Waiter/ Waitress salary range: $1700-2600 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line, size of ship, commission earned and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Bar Server to Bartender position.

  • Cruise Ship Private Bar Attendant job description: the Private Bar Attendant reports to the ship's Assistant Bar Manager and to the Bar Manager/ Beverage Director. The Private Bar Attendant is directly responsible for the passengers' cabin (stateroom) private bars. He/ she would inspect the staterooms on daily basis and would ensure that all private bars are properly stocked and replenished as per the par levels. The Private Bar Attendant is also responsible for ordering, delivery, placement and rotation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage items. The Private Bar Attendant follows company guidelines regarding uniforms and personal hygiene and ensures that the stock and service carts/ cabinets are well organized, clean and sanitized according to the cruise line standards and USPH and/or UKPH rules. He/ she must be familiar with the cruise ship's onboard point of sale system and ensures that passengers' on board accounts are charged for the consumed beverage products. He/ she addresses passenger complaints reporting them to the Bar Manager and works in a positive and polite manner to resolve problems. The Private Bar Attendant would participate in courses, meetings and training programs organized by the cruise line in order to develop the necessary skills needed for promotion to superior level position(s). Cruise Ship Private Bar Attendant Job Requirements: high school diploma or basic education equivalent and a minimum one year of beverage related experience or training in a hotel, bar, pub, night club, resort, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Ability to work in a multicultural environment required. Cruise Ship Private Bar Attendant salary range: $1400-1800 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line, size of ship, commission earned and gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion from Private Bar Attendant to Bar Server position.

  • Cruise Ship Bar Utility/ Bar Back job description: the Bar Utility/ Bar Back reports to the Bartenders and the Head Bartender. He/ she is responsible for assisting the bartenders in maintaining and keeping the bar, lounge, pantry areas, all glassware and equipment clean and properly organized. The Bar Utility is also responsible for re-stocking of bar items and for collecting and transporting supplies (beverage products, dry snacks, glassware etc.) from the ship's storage area to the various beverage outlets around the cruise ship as well as for transporting ice in appropriate containers for the bartenders and bar servers. Bar Utility constantly monitors the quantity of glassware and ice in the assigned beverage outlet and ensures that there is always a sufficient supply of them. He/ she is in charge of the glass washing machine and would place all glassware in the proper racks as well as making sure that soap and rinse-aid for the glass washing machine are well stocked. It is Bar Utility's duty to monitor the supply of glassware and to re-stock when necessary. The Bar Utility keeps the dry snacks refilled and the ice bins replenished on regular basis. The Bar Utility follows the cruse line guidelines regarding uniforms and personal hygiene and ensures that cleaning and sanitizing of the assigned bar, lounge and pantry area is always up to the standards of the cruise line and according to the USPH and/or UKPH regulations. He/ she would participate in courses, meetings and training programs, would observe how the bartenders prepare the drinks and would try to learn all about the bar operation in order to develop the necessary skills needed for promotion to superior level position(s). Cruise Ship Bar Utility Job Requirements: this is an entry level position. Previous bar related experience is preferred but not mandatory. Adequate Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and use of cleaning equipment is required. The candidates must posses good interpersonal skills, positive attitude and willingness to learn as well as be customer service focused and eager to work in a high-volume, fast-paced guest service environment. High school diploma or basic education equivalent is preferred, but not mandatory. Basic command of the English language is required, knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Most candidates apply for Bar Utility jobs in order to "set a foot" in the cruise line system and then climb up their way to better paying position through internal promotion. Cruise Ship Bar Utility salary range: $1200-1600 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion from Bar Utility to Bar Server or Bartender position.

 

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