Mandarin speaking Barman for Ponant Cruises

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ponant Cruises seeks a Mandarin-speaking Barman aboard ship. You will manage your own bar and lounge, take guest orders, prepare drinks, and ensure cleanliness in line with USPH/HACCP standards.

Candidates must have advanced Mandarin and fluent English, STCW95, and at least three years in a similar international 5-star setting; knowledge of international cocktails and brands is essential; shipboard life requires teamwork and strict adherence to safety and health policies.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of Mandarin Chinese language.
• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an international 5-star establishment.
• Excellent knowledge of American bar service.
• General knowledge of wines, liquors, brandies and ports.
• Knowledge of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Excellent fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and follow the schedule.
• Serve the alcoholic drinks, conforming to the law and policy of the company usage regulations of other countries.
• Know the international cocktails and the different liquors and spirits to advise the passengers on their choice.
• Keep very high cleanliness around the bars under the USPH, HACCP rules and fill out the cleaning logs every day.
• Highlight our premium selection, our promotions and workshops which will be decided by the Bar Manager.
• Contribute at different training sessions and meeting.
• Respect the garbage storage plan.
• Use in a right way the sanitary equipment on board.
• Respect the safety rules on board.
• Be able to work with a team spirit but also behind one bar and follow properly the steps of a typical working day (opening and closing of the bar, set up everything, provide 5-star service).
• Be able to do other duties, which can be given by the bar manager of the hotel manager (wine service in the restaurant, loading...).

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English

Education

STCW95 certification

Job description

Mandarin speaking Barman for Ponant Cruises

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Mandarin speaking Barman on behalf of Ponant Cruises.
As a Barman you will look after your own bar and lounge. You will be responsible for taking guest orders, preparing drinks, service and cleanliness of the area.
You will need a strong knowledge of international brands and cocktails, as well as a desire to please guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and follow the schedule.
• Serve the alcoholic drinks, conforming to the law and policy of the company usage regulations of other countries.
• To know the international cocktails and the different liquors and spirits to advise the passengers on their choice.
• Keep very high cleanliness around the bars under the USPH, HACCP rules and fill out the cleaning logs every day.
• Highlight our premium selection, our promotions and workshops which will be decided by the Bar Manager.
• Contribute at different training sessions and meeting.
• Respect the garbage storage plan.
• Use in a right way the sanitary equipment on board.
• Respect the safety rules on board.
• To be able to work with a team spirit but also behind one bar and follow properly the steps of a typical working day (opening and closing of the bar, set up everything, provide e 5-star service)
• To be able to do other duties, which can be given by the bar manager of the hotel manager (win service in the restaurant, loading...).

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Advance level of Chinese language
• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position at an International 5 star establishment.
• Excellent knowledge of American bar service.
• General knowledge of wines, liquors, brandies and ports.
• Knowledge of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.
• Excellent fluent English