AHOY, DEAR CANDIDATES!
ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position BARTENDER for Virgin Voyages!
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Work on board brand new company vessels
- Be a part of special Virgin Voyageโs lifestyle and philosophy and grow together
- Contract length - 4-6 months for most positions, for entry positions - 7 months
- Free food, accommodation, coffee + soft drinks and also wifi (though limited speed) for crew
- The employer is going to provide or reimburse expenses for the following:
- STCW certification
- Joining tickets
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME)
- Necessary Visas
- Joining expenses, such as transfers, hotel accommodations, subsistence
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide an epic experience for our guests at all times
- Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections available in the assigned outlet
- Maintain complete knowledge of designated glassware and garnishes for each drink
- Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, menus, price range and dress code of assigned outlet
- Competently open and serve wine/champagne bottles
- Fully knowledgeable in standard cocktail recipes, wine lists, spirits, other alcoholic beverages, garnishes and presentations
- Interact with Sailors and provide beverage information, promoting drinks and/or upselling premium brands. They will also suggest alternative cocktails that arenโt visible on the menu
- Ensure that all bar products, equipment and cleaning materials are used in a cost- effective manner
- Ensures that Sailor orders are correctly entered into the system and monitors tab for any corrections necessary
- Carries out clear down routines after service and ensures the appearance and condition of all items including glasses and bottles meet Virgin Voyages standards
- Be familiar with all cruise services/features and activations to respond to Sailor inquiries accurately
- Notifies Bar Supervisor of any complaints raised and seeks to resolve
- Mentors junior members of the Bar team and provides training where required
- Ensures that their bar area is properly stocked, set up and ready to open as scheduled
- Responsible for any shortcomings related to inventory, equipment or cash handling, therefore ensures accuracy when dealing with said items
- Ensures compliance with the Company alcohol policy and notifies Bar Supervisor when Sailors/Crew are in danger of breaching
- Assists with inventory stock checks and requisitions relating to bar equipment, items and consumables
REQUIREMENTS:
At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hang out spot and help make the place even better. So, we wonโt be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.
- Minimum 2 yearsโ recent experience as Bartender onboard a Premium Cruise ship or 4/5 star hotel/resort
- Passionate about people and able to handle sailor complaints with a smile!
- All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position
- Strong written & verbal skills
- Knowledge of various drink recipes and beverage service standards
NOTE: Nationalities that we can process: ๐ฑ๐น ๐ฑ๐ป ๐ช๐ช ๐ต๐ฑ ๐ท๐บ ๐ง๐พ ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐บ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ช ๐ฆ๐ฟ ๐น๐ฏ ๐น๐ฒ
Last updated: August 30, 2023
You can submit your Resume here pushing APPLY TO POSITION button below OR if it does not work you may forward CV to APPLY@ ISMIRA.LT(without gaps)
In case you are not sure what position to apply, you can always upload your CV to general application here: https://ismira.breezy.hr/p/c3fb653b09b501-general-application-for-hospitality-positions
