MARGARITAVILLE - ASSISTANT WAITER

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free crew accommodation

Crew meals provided

Crew Wi‑Fi

Industry leading salaries and tips

Career progression opportunities

Crew recognition programs

Job summary

Margaritaville at Sea is hiring an Assistant Waiter to provide dining room service aboard our cruise ships, assisting Restaurant Waiters, serving beverages, and maintaining station cleanliness. The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and adherence to shipboard standards.

Join a crew-focused environment with opportunities for career progression, onboard accommodations, meals, and Wi-Fi provided to crew members, along with competitive tips and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Good level of English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in food preparation/service in upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting (shipboard preferred).
• Shipboard experience preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, tips, and percentages.
• Professional appearance and good hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist Restaurant Waiters in all dining room service duties.
• Serve beverages from the menu at assigned station and assist with bread, salads, and water service.
• Clear used dishes and send items for washing after courses.
• Keep serving stations and tables clean and well organized.
• Ensure uniforms are clean and pressed; manage equipment issued by supervisors.
• Follow restaurant procedures and safety/environmental rules.

Skills

Good level of English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring for an Assistant Waiter position for cruise company Margaritaville at Sea!

At Margaritaville at Sea our core purpose is to create and deliver fun and escapism. This drives all we do and is the heart of our decision making. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to providing an incredible guest experience every day of each cruise and in every way. You’ll also have opportunities to advance your career as we continue to grow. Your career path with us starts here

As an Assistant Waiter/Waitress, you will be responsible for serving beverages from the menu (i.e. coffee, hot tea, iced tea, milk, potable water), bread and butter and salad dressings, at their assigned tables. Responsible for the buffet service (i.e. cleaning tables, serving beverages or items on the buffet line).

Benefits to work on board Margaritaville at Sea?

• Cruise Line founded by former crew member
• Embrace the Margaritaville lifestyle and deliver the FUN
• Free accommodation, food and Wi‑Fi for crew
• Industry leading Salaries and Benefits + excellent tips
• Focused on Crew Career Progression
• Great Crew Recognition Programs and friendly atmosphere
• Make Memories combining Work and Travel

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Restaurant Waiters in all duties of the dining room service operation.
• Serve beverages from the menu and sell mineral (sparkling and still) water at assigned station in the dining room.
• Refill bread and butter and serve salad dressing at assigned table when needed.
• Clear dirty dishes when guests have finished each course. After food service, send silverware, plates, cups and utensils for washing, and polish the glasses.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of their serving station / tables.
• Ensure that assigned uniforms are cleaned and pressed.
• Responsible for the equipment issued by the Assistant Maitre D (coffee pots, water jugs, salad serving tongs, locking chain, serving tray).
• Responsible for dining room equipment, items issued to waiters, and miscellaneous items, as per dining room manager’s instructions.
• Maintains a good working relationship and open communication with all the team.
• Follow service procedures set by the restaurant manager.
• Follow safety, environmental and USPH procedures.
• Attend all department meetings.
• Responsible for their area’s safety, cleanliness and operation.
• Mandatory attendance at all assigned shipboard drills and emergency activities.
• Create and implement ideas that will generate/increase revenue and/or reduce costs for the company.
• etc.

REQUIEREMENTS:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Relevant ship experience is preferred
• Good level of English language
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a food preparation/service position in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred).
• Ability to analyze and interpret documents such as recipes and manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, tips, proportions and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Passionate about hospitality.
• Professional appearance and good hygiene.
• Respect for all co‑workers and guests.
• Pride in your work demonstrated by creating positive energy, excitement and fun.

Join "Margaritaville at Sea" and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a fast growing company that offers opportunities for advancement!

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

Last updated: February 20, 2026