Head Waiter Onboard a Cruise Ship

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Portside Consulting Full time

Head Waiter will supervise and coordinate the functions of the restaurant sequence of service and all essential duties and responsibilities outlined below.

These locations include but are not limited to Main Dining Room, Windjammer, and Specialty Restaurants.

Utilizes appropriate food and wine terminology and pronunciation.

Maintains complete knowledge of menu descriptions and wine lists in order to discuss items appropriately to enhance the guests dining experience.

Responsible for the successful execution of the training for Restaurant employees in this function.

Following all Restaurant Operations guidelines (i.e. SOPs, Traffic Flow, Over Time) creates and notifies Maitre d' regarding work schedules and station assignments. Ensures fair distribution of duties including side jobs, following Restaurant Operation guidelines, to employees engaged.

Requirements:

MUST have Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)

MUST have a valid SA Passport

MUST have Ship Experience

MUST have - 5 years' experience

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have Ship Experience?

License/Certification:

  • SA Passport (required)


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