Jobs at Sea #2

The Bartender must provide fast, professional and courteous service to all guests. As a member of the Beverage Staff, you will need to serve several passengers at your station at one time. The employee must handle their orders smoothly, efficiently and pleasantly.  All Bartenders must comply with the United States Public Health Sanitary rules. Very importantly, you must know your cocktail/bar mixes and know the proper glass and garnish for each drink. You will learn the procedures for ordering supplies and beverages maintaining the indicated stock.

Minimum requirements: High School Education or vocational; a minimum of three (3) years beverage-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working in 4 and 5 Star Hotels are a definite asset.

Bar Wait Staff are responsible for drink services in lounges, at pool areas and dining rooms. Keeping work stations clean, orderly and properly set as per Cruise Line procedures. You must learn your bar menu and know the proper glass and garnish for each drink. All Bar Wait Staff must follow U.S. Public Health Procedures.

Minimum requirements:  High School education or higher; a minimum of one (1) year beverage-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position exists to serve and suggest wines to passengers. A Wine Steward must know his/her wine list, know the character of each wine and be able to discuss and suggest wines to passengers who ask for advice. Wines must be served at correct temperatures and in the proper manner. All Wine Stewards are required to carry their sommelier cup. Essential duties include wine deliveries, booking, cabin and dining room service, may be required to assist in Wine Seminars. Extra duties may apply.

Minimum requirements: High School Education or better; a minimum of five (5) years beverage-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

An Assistant Waiter assists the Waiter to service the passengers' needs in a friendly and positive manor using the basic service procedures found in any first class restaurant. Essential duties include serving all non alcoholic beverages to the passengers and constantly providing refills, learning the names and ingredients of all salad dressings and sweet rolls, becoming familiar with all of the vegetables being served, attending all training meetings, assisting the Waiter in providing excellent service. Your goal should be promotion to Waiter as soon as possible by being an excellent Assistant Waiter.

Minimum requirements: High School Degree and apprenticeship or diploma in Hospitality Management; or six to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Most Cruise Lines require that all Dining Room Waiters commence as Assistant Waiters using the basic service procedures according to Cruise Line standards. Promotion from Assistant Waiter to Dining Room Waiter is a very realistic goal if you want to succeed. It is your responsiblity to utilize the training and make it work providing excellent service. As a member of the Food Team, you will play an important part in a passengers' enjoyment of their cruise experience working with your fellow Food Team members to achieve the same goal in preparing the best meals possible. As a Dining Room Waiter you may be required to participate in various theme evenings parading through the dining room and singing songs, greeting guests and escorting them to their seats taking food and beverage orders.

Minimum requirements: See Assistant Waiter Description

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- your resume should be neatly typewritten
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- list your employment history in reverse chronological order ( beginning with your    
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- briefly state other relevant courses you have taken
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