Waiter

Crew Life at Sea; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cruise line hospitality service is seeking a Waiter to provide exceptional service onboard. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, and ensuring a clean dining environment. Candidates should have fine dining experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. This role offers competitive monthly salary, accommodation, and meals onboard.

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary paid in USD

Accommodation provided

Meals provided onboard

Career growth opportunities

Training and professional development

Onboarding support

Qualifications

• Previous fine dining experience preferred in restaurant, hotel, or resort.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and escort them to their table.
• Take accurate orders and serve food and drinks.
• Maintain a clean dining area and assist with tables.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Knowledge of food and beverage service

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

Location: International placement onboard a cruise ship

Waiters on behalf of a leading cruise line partner. This role is essential to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience onboard. The Waiter is responsible for greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring that each guest enjoys professional and attentive service in a world-class hospitality environment.

Crew Life At Sea does not charge any recruitment or placement fees.

Role Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they enter the dining room and escort them to their table
• Present menus and make recommendations based on guest preferences
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the system
• Serve food and drinks in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all orders before service
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including setting and resetting tables
• Assist with preparing and clearing tables when needed
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean, safe environment for guests and crew
• Collaborate with team members to deliver a seamless dining experience
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required by the company
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Manager or supervisors

What You Can Expect

• Competitive monthly salary paid in USD
• Accommodation and meals provided onboard
• Opportunities for career growth within the cruise hospitality department
• Work in a multicultural, team-oriented environment
• Training and professional development in fine dining service standards
• Full support with onboarding, documentation, and travel arrangements

Who Were Looking For

• Previous fine dining experience as a waiter/waitress in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or resort preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask
• Knowledge of food and beverage service standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Physically fit to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Important to Know

Selected candidates will be supported through the cruise lines onboarding, certification, and medical clearance process. Crew Life At Sea never charges applicants any fees.