Focused and reliable individual bringing high enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of food safety practices. Proven history of excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Dedicated to accuracy and streamlining systems for productive work. To me working on a cruise ship is not just a job. It’s a lifestyle. I’ll be experiencing new places, meeting people from all around the world, and learning about other cultures that I haven’t experienced before. While being able to leave all the guests with a remarkable experience.
Bar Servers suggest, serve and sell beverages to guests seated at tables or standing in bars, cocktail lounges and during special events throughout
* Reports to assigned workstation assignment on time and properly groomed and dressed.
* Confirms venue ambiance (lighting, temperature, music)
* Greets and converses with guests to answer questions, provide information, promote drink specials and/or up-sell to premium brands. Suggests alternative drinks if drink request is not available in current inventory.
* Actively follows ServSafe responsible service of alcoholic beverages.
* Collects order from Bartender and reviews to ensure drink order is correct and is served in appropriate glass and adds appropriate garnish. Discusses discrepancies with Bartender to complete the order. Places glasses on tray, and serves to guests with cocktail napkins.
* Accurately computes bill and presents for payment. Collects charge card for drinks served and inputs accurate data in the point-of-sale system. Calculates tips, discounts, percentages and refunds as needed. Presents statement to guest for signature and collects payment.
* Takes orders for and serves light meals and hors d'oeuvres.
* Ensures stations and/or tables are clean, orderly and properly set with matches, clean ashtrays and beverage menus, etc. Removes empty or dirty glasses and bottles and returns them to the bar or galley.
* Works independently and without immediate supervision. Promotes teamwork and provides on-the-job training to Bar Utility personnel to strengthen their current performance.
* May perform Bar Server duties during special events and parties not located in the bars or lounges. May work in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
* Provides assistance for the set up, service and break down for private functions and weddings.
* At the beginning and ending of each shift, completes side duties that include preparing the areas for service and ensuring proper closing procedures.
* Assists in the restocking of the bar locations and provision areas.
* Attends additional trainings for specialty locations such as Ben & Jerry, Café Latte-tudes, Boleros and works the area per the schedule.
* Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
* Performs related duties as required. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
- Interacting with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or being in the presence of guest contact and crew areas
- Greeting and conversing with guests to answer questions, provide information, and promote drink specials and/or up-sell to premium brands.
- Bar Servers also suggest alternative drinks if drink request is not available in current inventory.
- provide excellent customer service and ensure all guests safety comes first when serving alcoholic beverages.
- Bar Servers follow cleaning standards such as USPH and HACCP guidelines, ServeSafe, environmental, and workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Participating in all safety training sessions and drills