Bartender

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise after first season

Referral Program

Experience of a lifetime

Rewards & Incentives

Community Service

Employee Activities

Professional Growth

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line is seeking a Bartender for seasonal full-time work on our rail service. You will craft cocktails, greet guests, and support hospitality along the journey in our double-decker glass-dome rail cars.

Requirements include at least 1 year of beverage or service experience, Alaska Food Handler’s Card, Alaska Alcohol Safety Card, and the ability to work 8-hour shifts in a fast-paced team environment. US work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in beverage service or customer-facing roles.
• Alaska Food Handler’s Card or the ability to obtain one.
• Alaska Alcohol Safety (Must have) card.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must be 18+ to serve alcohol.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails and a variety of beverages for guests.
• Enter items into the POS system and handle payments.
• Take orders and deliver to guests on the train.
• Assist with guest inquiries and uphold service standards.
• Coordinate with Dome partner for retail information and narration.

Skills

POS proficiency

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Policy compliance

Physical stamina

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Job description

Bartender

Department: Food and Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Rail Services

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.

Bartending on the train is much more than fixing cocktails; you have the opportunity to enhance our guest’s experience along their journey in our double-decker glass-dome rail cars! As a part of this team, you will give information while catering to the guests’ food and beverage needs. You will play an integral role in ensuring our guests have a fantastic rail experience by providing outstanding hospitality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of entry-level to moderately complex food and beverage preparation tasks; a large portion of tasks revolve around the preparation of cocktails for guests on board.
• Regular entry of retail, food, and beverage items into the point of sales (POS) system.
• Take orders and deliver them to guests on board the train.
• Process guest payments and prepare reports needed for accounting personnel.
• Answer customer, employee, and management queries, while upholding our high service standards.
• Work closely with Dome partner to fill in as needed with narration and/or information on retail items.

REQUIREMENTS

• One year of experience in positions involving cocktail beverage presentation, customer service, or serving.
• Must have or the ability to obtain an Alaska Food Handler’s Card.
• Must have a valid alcohol safety card for the State of Alaska.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age of 18 years required to serve alcohol in the State of Alaska.
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in the use of computerized point of sales (POS) systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
• Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

BENEFITS

• Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
• Reward for Referral Program
• Experience – Of a lifetime!
• Rewards & Incentives
• Community Service
• Employee Activities
• Professional Growth

HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.