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Waiter / Waitress - Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.00 - $16.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discounts on cruises
Onboard meals included
career development and training opportunities

Job Description

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) America is a renowned cruise line company known for providing exceptional vacation experiences aboard their fleet of ships. Among their distinguished vessels is the Pride of America, a ship dedicated to offering guests a unique and comprehensive Hawaiian cruise experience. NCL America prides itself on excellent customer service, top-quality amenities, and an enriching onboard atmosphere that draws travelers from around the world. The company’s mission is to exceed guest expectations through superior hospitality, culinary excellence, and an engaging array of onboard activities and entertainment. Join a globally minded team committed to delivering memorable journeys in a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum two years experience in fine dining or banquet service or similar shipboard role
  • Experience selling and serving wines and beverages
  • Intermediate to advanced verbal and written English skills
  • Training in safety, environmental, public health and sanitation procedures
  • Ability to work flexible hours including seven days a week
  • Physical capability to meet US Coast Guard shipboard duties requirements
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs
  • Must maintain balance while walking and standing
  • Physical stamina to stand for extended periods
  • Capable of performing emergency procedures such as using fire hoses and personal flotation devices
  • Good hygiene and professional appearance
  • Willingness to live in shared cabin quarters

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years experience as a front waiter with fine dining and banquet service in a 3 to 4 star land-based hotel, resort, free-standing restaurant with at least 180 seats, or previous shipboard experience in similar position
  • Minimum two years experience selling and serving wine and other beverage products
  • Intermediate to advanced English verbal and writing skills including proper use of English grammar
  • High school diploma, secondary education degree or equivalent
  • Training in safety, environmental, public health and sanitation regulations and procedures
  • Passionate about hospitality and customer service
  • Professional appearance and good hygiene
  • Respect for co-workers and guests
  • Able to work seven days a week
  • Demonstrate positive behaviors such as smiling, politeness, and courtesy
  • Ability to develop camaraderie with team members
  • Ability to live in close quarters sharing limited space with cabin mates

Job Duties

  • Assist with achieving departmental guest satisfaction targets and food and beverage revenues by following established service strategies and optimizing up-sell opportunities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed
  • Be familiar with and carry out Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and SEMS procedures appropriate for the position
  • Ensure the assigned station is properly setup with required china, glassware, silverware and mis-en-place prior to service
  • Comply with sequence of service for food and beverage and follow instructions of waiters to ensure timely service
  • Resolve any service or product deficiencies to ensure guest satisfaction in assigned station
  • Properly clean and set up the assigned station at the end of meal period and complete all assigned side-work
  • Man the non-cooking buffet action stations as needed
  • Deliver food and beverage orders and amenities to guests' staterooms per company procedures
  • Assist with private parties and functions
  • Handle guest phone orders and clear service trays in a timely manner
  • Provide quality in-room food and beverage service and assist with setup and service of functions and parties

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