Jr Waiter - BECSEA

Fresher Jobs Hub; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 111,600 - 167,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comfortable shared cabin accommodations

Meals

Learning and recreational programs

Job summary

A leading cruise line is seeking a Jr Waiter to join their team in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves providing exceptional service to guests, maintaining a professional appearance, and assisting in creating a welcoming environment. Candidates should have a background in restaurant service and a passion for customer service to ensure a memorable experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Catering / Hotel Management School preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant service experience from four-star hotel or cruise ship.
• Knowledge of food, beverage and wine menus used throughout the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Provides a positive first impression to every guest through a warm, welcoming greeting.
• Nurtures a lasting connection with every guest by showing genuine interest during service.
• Assists the Waiter to create a comfortable, elegant ambiance by preparing table settings.

Job description

Jr Waiter - BECSEA

Department: Restaurant

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: South Africa - BECSEA

Reporting To: Waiter

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Blue Ensign, one of Princess Cruises official Hiring Partners based in South Africa. A recruiter from Blue Ensign will contact you soon if your qualifications align with our requirements for this position.

As the world leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.

As a member of the Princess Family, you will enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities
• Provides a positive first impression to every guest through a warm, welcoming individual greeting; always maintains a clean and professional appearance.
• Nurtures a lasting connection with every guest by always showing genuine interest during service and remaining fully engaged throughout the voyage.
• Always observes and identifies guest preferences and adjusts service accordingly, anticipating guest needs and offering appropriate responses without the guest having to ask.
• Assists the Waiter to create a comfortable, elegant ambiance by always preparing table settings and maintaining service stations in line with all Company standards.
• Assists the Waiter to deliver food and beverages as requested, on time, in the correct service order, follows up to ensure each guest needs have been met and suggests solutions to any issues.
• Always follows all Company guidelines, policies, and procedures, including USPH protocols.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• Graduate of a recognized Catering / Hotel Management School preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant service experience from four-star hotel or cruise ship
• Knowledge of food, beverage and wine menus used throughout the fleet
• Able to adequately explain pricing, food, wine, and cocktail menus to guests
• Ability to work under pressure, in both Front and Back of House areas
• Necessary computer skills and knowledge of P.O.S. systems
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written

Benefits
Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable shared cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates.

Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.