ASTORIA GRANDE - BARTENDER - БАРМЕН in Royton

ISMIRA Agency is hiring Bartenders for ASTORIA GRANDE cruise ships! ASTORIA GRANDE invites Russian-speaking employees to join its team to work on a cruise ship to Turkey and Egypt with departure from Sochi to the shores of the Black, Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean Seas. Astoria Grande visits the unique ports of the Turkish coast — Istanbul, Cesme, Amasra, Sinop, Trabzon, Ordu, Izmir, Kusadasi, and also stops at the largest port of Egypt - ancient Alexandria, and in the new season also in the beautiful ports of Greece.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Bartender assists the management onboard to ensure company, divisional and ship performance objectives set forth by the company are met and/or exceeded by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities personally.

WHAT COMPANY OFFERS:

• Opportunity to travel to the ports of Turkey, Egypt and Greece
• Free meals and accommodation
• The ticket is at the expense of the employer
• The contract is 6-7 months
• The salary is paid in euros.
• A bonus system for rewarding employees, as well as tips
• No visa required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Age 18+
• Recruitment is conducted from the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.
• Fluency in Russian is mandatory
• Knowledge of English - from intermediate depending on the position (knowledge of English is pre-intermediate for basic positions, fluency in both Russian and English is required for higher and administrative positions)
• A full package of STCW certificates and a seafarer's passport/seafarer's identity card are required.
• Five or more years experience in an upscale hotel or cruise ship in the food and beverage area of which, 3 years as Bartender
• Strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service, team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function.
• Ability to manage the international crew in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and effectively managing subordinates.
• Intermediate computer software skills required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a constantly challenging environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with the company’s rules and regulations, conducts in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Assists the Head Bartender to plan, organize, support, control, and evaluate the operation of the Food & Beverage Department with special focus on Bar and Wine Service in all lounges, dining rooms, bars and open decks.
• Ensures the highest level of guest satisfaction by overseeing the delivery of quality guest services and amenities within company’s standards.
• Establishes and maintains effective internal communications including attending regular departmental meetings to ensure optimum scheduling, teamwork and productivity.
• Continually encourages communication and cooperation between all sub-hotel departments, deck and technical departments.
• Keeps the Bar management informed of all activities and pending issues that require cooperation or immediate attention such as equipment maintenance.
• Assists the bar management team to implement the business operating budget plan set by the company in order to ensure ongoing optimum total guest satisfaction, cost control and revenue potential.
• Handles POS management programs.
• Ensures that all bar checks are being duly signed by guests and that copies are being collected and presented to the supervisor in order to cross check sales and financial administration purposes.
• Responsible to run sales reports every time at the end of each working shift and on each end of voyage prior guest’s disembarkation.
• Ensures that the amount of silverware, chinaware, glassware, linen and equipment necessary to run the beverage operation is always kept up to par level by complying with the company’s ordering schedules procedures.
• Enforces best practices for proper inventory and stock control by checking that all venues are provided with the necessary equipment and material.
• Responsible for the standard bar counters, lounges, etc. set up and mise-en-place in all Bars by implementing accurate par level of all spirits, liquors, soft drinks and equipment.

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