Cruise Ship Premium Spirits Specialist

Harding+; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Accommodation provided onboard

Meals provided onboard

Visas and seafaring documents support

In-house training

Travel the world

Contracts up to 6 months

Return travel support

Job summary

Harding+ is seeking a Liquor Sales Specialist to join our onboard retail teams, working on cruise ships worldwide. You’ll share knowledge of premium spirits, explain flavour notes and help guests discover ideal gifts or treats, while delivering memorable tastings and product demonstrations.

In this hands-on role you’ll lead tastings, support promotions, and maintain excellent stock and visual standards. A background in liquor retail or hospitality and fluency in English are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in liquor retail or hospitality with customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of spirits and flavour profiles.
• Ability to host tastings and live demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with premium liquor selections and product knowledge.
• Support tastings, seminars and promotional events onboard.
• Maintain stock accuracy and visual merchandising.
• Provide engaging, informative guest experiences on voyages.

Skills

Liquor knowledge

Customer facing

Tasting events

Sales targets

Brand storytelling

English fluency

Job description

Harding+ is seeking a Liquor Sales Specialist to join our onboard retail teams, working on cruise ships worldwide. You’ll share knowledge of premium spirits, explain flavour notes and help guests discover ideal gifts or treats, while delivering memorable tastings and product demonstrations.

In this hands-on role you’ll lead tastings, support promotions, and maintain excellent stock and visual standards. A background in liquor retail or hospitality and fluency in English are preferred.