Bartender

DESCRIPTION
Venues - Bars/Lounges

Accommodation - Shared

Contract duration - 7 months

MAIN FUNCTION
The Bartender is responsible to supervise an assigned bar profitably, in full compliance with company food safety & sanitation standards, and to provide an enjoyable environment for Guests.

He (or she) is to provide and maintain quality service through cost control and creative, energetic salesmanship, maintaining good work harmony between all personnel in the assigned area.

QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in oral and written English (working & Safety language of the Company).

Ability to speak, read and write in any mayor other languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc.) is considered a major advantage that could eventually influence the selection for some positions.

Proven profitable Bar Management skills on a Cruise Ship, or supported evidence of similar skills in a multinational Demonstrated understanding and practical knowledge of Food Safety as defined in Company manuals

A clear knowledge of electronic cash transacting.

Friendly, honest and clear communications with Guests.

CERTIFICATES

• National Seaman's Book
• Basic Safety Training Certificate including Swimming & Rowing
• Security Awareness Training for all seafarers
• Training of Passenger Ship Personnel
• Medical certificate including Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Test
• Vaccination certificates (Covid-19, Yellow fever, MMRV)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide courteous, friendly, quick, and professional service at all times and to all customers, satisfying their needs in such a way that they will want to return to the bar.
• Take all steps to ensure Guests are not kept waiting unreasonably for service in the assigned bar and lounge.
• Generate maximum sales and profits by creative work procedures, which include (but are not limited to) Happy Hour, Daily Specials, Cocktail demonstrations, Wine Tasting Drinks to support the theme of the day or the location of the ship etc. – all of which are advised by the Bar Manager within the policies of the Company.
• Know immediately every recipe and every drink on the MSC bar list, and how to prepare them quickly and attractively according to specifications.
• Trains and supervises the work operations of the Assistant Bartender, Bar boy (where applicable), and Waiting personnel in the assigned bar area.