Professional Sommelier Luxury Cruise Line

  • Full-time

Company Description

Cruise Carreras - Recruitment Agency with over 20 years experience in The Cruise Industry.

We are the perfect partner to help you to get a job on a Luxury Cruise Line.

Job Description

Dear Candidate.
We have open positions for Experienced Sommeliers with a 5* American Cruise Line.

Job Summary
Promotes and provides an excellent wine service to our guests and deal with complaints and comments in an efficient and timely manner.   Improves and maintains wine sales.

Job Description
Maintains professional and courteous manners of physical and verbal interactions with guests and crew member.
Ensures personal hygiene and uniform/personal appearance are in accordance with the company policy.
Follows and executes the Shipboard Sanitation Programs.
Provides wine service to guests in the buffet / restaurant; in some cases will be responsible for bar services.
Knows the wine list and be able to discuss / suggest wines to guests. The knowledge of how to pair wine with food is imperative.
Ensures that Wine station (designated by the Head Sommelier) is set up properly with wine lists, glasses,etc. Follow the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures of equipment in Bars and Pantries, and keep Lockers organized, clean and tidy.
Additional duties include the re-stocking of the wine cellar and could be requested to work during the loading of wines.
Financial Responsibilities
Promotes Wine sales in all Food and Beverage Outlets in order to achieve maximum sales, which will result in higher personal compensation.
Reports work orders to their Supervisors when deficiencies are noted or when maintenance is required and to follow up on the work orders in a timely manner.
Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.

Skills
Good communication skills.
Must have very good organizational skills and show attention to detail.
Must have initiative and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to remain calm under pressure.
Must be service minded with an outgoing, charming and friendly personality.

Qualifications

Requirements
Completion of high school or basic education. Hotel School in the Food Service Industry required. Good product and beverage knowledge. Good physical conditions are required.
Minimum 3 years experience in a luxury international hotel as a Sommelier or 2 years experience in the luxury cruise ship industry as a Waiter or Bar Waiter with Wine experience preferred.
Very good spoken English (needs to score at least 80% in the onboard English proficiency test); additional languages are preferred.

Additional Information

 

Would you like to work, travel the world, gain a valuable life - work international experience, meet people from several nationalities and get paid for it?  Yess!! so it is time to apply, send us your complete English C.V.
We look forward to receiving your application! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Kind Regards
Managing Director
Cruise Carreras