Bartenders work in the various lounges and nightclubs, and sometimes on the decks of the ships. They must have knowledge of all types of mixed drinks. Duties are like those of any nightclub or lounge including serving customers, inventory and stocking, cutting
fruit and filling drink accessory trays, mixing juices, bar set-up and clean-up, washing glasses, conversing with passengers about all kinds of subjects. Bartenders on board ships are often called upon to serve exotic mixed drinks with imaginative flair. Nothing is spared to make the passenger feel "special."
Bartenders wear uniforms furnished and, usually, cleaned and pressed by the cruise line. (Passengers, including personnel, are not allowed to bring electric irons on board ship for safety reasons). These personnel work varying shifts according to a schedule, and report to the bar manager.
Bartenders must enjoy being in the public eye and interacting with passengers, even those who are inebriated and obnoxious. These personnel must be quick and attentive to detail, and should enjoy creating attractive drinks for customers. Above all, they must be friendly, courteous, and professional at all times. Wages include a base wage plus tips, incentive pay and bonuses. These personnel are allowed shore leave for up to three months at varying tunes of the year. While on board ship, these workers receive free room and board.
Basic Requirements: At least one year of related experience, 21 years of age or older, friendly manner, and in good health. Formal education and training (i.e., having graduated from a bartending school) is definitely an advantage.
Deck servers provide food and drink, lounge chairs, blankets, playing cards, board games and other amenities for passengers on the decks of the ships. On smaller ships, these personnel may work in the dining room or nightclub as a waiter or waitress for one shift during the day and then work as a deck server for a different shift that same day. Deck servers pick up empty glasses and plates from the deck, put away blankets, chairs and any articles that passengers have left on deck and they adjust sun umbrellas and shades for passenger comfort.
Deck servers wear uniforms furnished and usually cleaned and pressed by the cruise line. These personnel work varying shifts according to a schedule, and report to a deck supervisor or a cruise director.
Deck servers must enjoy being in the public eye and interacting with passengers. The temperature can be very warm on the deck and these personnel must be able to keep moving, and smiling, even in the hot sun. As with other customer contact positions, deck servers must be friendly and professional at tall times. Wages include a base wage plus tips, incentive pay and bonuses. These personnel are allowed shore leave for up to three months at varying times of the year. While on board ship, these workers receive free room and board.
Basic Requirements: At lease one year of related experience, 21 years of age or older, friendly manner.
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