Onboard Bartender — Premium Cruise Bar Experience

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group is seeking a friendly Bartender to deliver high‑quality beverages aboard our vessels, providing prompt, consistent service to guests and crew while staying knowledgeable about the menu and skyline.

You will follow our RESPECT Service System, keep the bar clean and well stocked, operate the POS system accurately, and assist with setup and breakdown during cruises, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate required.
• At least one year of previous bartending experience is required.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of beverage recipes.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks and work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in Our RESPECT Service System.
• Accurately follow recipes for all beverages; must have thorough knowledge of all beverage offerings and prices.
• Provide prompt and consistent bar service to guests and servers throughout the cruise.
• Set up and break down bar - stock and restock bar according to prescribed par specifications, clean bar thoroughly in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bar and all common areas and service stations, clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment, bar tops, refrigerators, and all other equipment and work areas.
• Accurately charge guests for onboard purchases; enter order into the point-of-sale system, collect payment and return all change.
• Provide information to guests including beverage and food menu descriptions, entertainment options, cruise routes and points of interest.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Hornblower Group is seeking a friendly Bartender to deliver high‑quality beverages aboard our vessels, providing prompt, consistent service to guests and crew while staying knowledgeable about the menu and skyline.

You will follow our RESPECT Service System, keep the bar clean and well stocked, operate the POS system accurately, and assist with setup and breakdown during cruises, nights, weekends and holidays.