Bar Manager

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As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between. Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

We are looking for experienced Bars Managers to effectively manage the department onboard, providing an efficient, smooth and financially sound operation, enhancing both the guest and crew experience. You will have overall responsibility for the management of all beverage outlets and areas on board, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction at all times.

You will work effectively with other departments to optimise revenue usage and maximise revenue opportunities as well as actively generating bar cash profit by understanding the guest profile of each cruise. You will ensure all work by your team is carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with all current safety and company regulations, including our Public Health Policy and Procedure.

To join Cunard in this exceptional role you must have the following:

• Experience of working within a busy bar environment in a management position in a hotel, hospitality, leisure or cruise ship environment preferably within a 4/5 star establishment with the ability to run multiple venues
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding set targets
• Able to work with budgets and financial management of bar stock
• WSET Spirits Level 3 is preferred, (Level 2 can also be accepted) or Higher Certificate or NVQ III in Beverage Service or diploma / degree in Hotel / Hospitality Management or equivalent preferred or relevant industry experience
• Capable of demonstrating outstanding Leadership and delegation skills including the ability to train and mentor a large team
• Competent in the use of most MS Office software
• Excellent written & verbal English with the ability to communicate confidently

Please note that a Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW is a requirement for this role.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

Crew are recommended to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations prior to joining a ship, if available.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service and Other

Industries

• Hospitality

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