Mandarin-Speaking Cruise Waiter — Premium Dining & Service

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponant Cruises seeks a Mandarin-speaking Waiter to join the hotel department on a shipboard contract. You will deliver high-quality dining service, assist guests with ordering, and collaborate with bar and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service.

Responsibilities include maintaining table setups, managing allergies, and upholding health and safety standards across all dining venues aboard the ship.

Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency required.
• Experience in high-end dining is a plus.
• Excellent guest interaction and service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional, and personalized dining service.
• Ensure tables are set up per standards and kept clean.
• Present menus and assist guests with ordering and allergies.
• Deliver prompt service of courses and beverages as required.
• Coordinate with bar staff to fulfill guest beverage requests.
• Assist with buffet service and special events following company standards.
• Maintain health and safety practices and assist with health inspections.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Guest service

Food & beverage service

Tools

iPad ordering

Job description

Ponant Cruises seeks a Mandarin-speaking Waiter to join the hotel department on a shipboard contract. You will deliver high-quality dining service, assist guests with ordering, and collaborate with bar and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service.

Responsibilities include maintaining table setups, managing allergies, and upholding health and safety standards across all dining venues aboard the ship.