Celebrity Cruises - Assistant Maître D

ISMIRA RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP, worldwide Until 8/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position ASSISTANT MAITRE D` for CELEBRITY CRUISES!

The Assistant MAITRE D` assists the Restaurant Manager in the supervision of the Restaurant personnel ensuring total guest satisfaction regarding food quality and service in accordance with company policies.

BENEFITS:

  • Work in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. named one of the Top-Rated Workplaces
  • Earn recognition and career advancement opportunities
  • Travel around the World
  • Experience working with more than 72 nationalities
  • Permanent job with contract 6-8 months onboard followed by 60 days of vacation
  • Save Money as you do not pay for food and accommodation on board
  • Competitive salary (find out when apply)
  • Visa fee will be reimbursed on board
  • Medical insurance provided during contract

RESPONSABILITIES:

  • Directs, coaches, supports, supervises and evaluates (in conjunction with the Restaurant Manager) the performance of all direct reports.
  • Individual will be responsible and held accountable for a section of the Restaurant and other specific duties assigned by the Restaurant Manager.
  • When assigned to work in the Midnight Buffet he/she will be responsible for the check in and coordination of the Restaurant personnel, assigning their respective duties (working in conjunction with the Assistant Food Manager).
  • Must be thoroughly versed with the company’s high food and service standards, anticipating and fulfilling guests’ needs.
  • Visits every table of his/her section on a daily basis, ensuring guests are totally satisfied with the food and service. Recognizes guests by their names
    and personally takes care of all special requests and VIPs in his/her section.
  • Responsible for keeping track of all special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries and ordering the respective amenities for the celebration.
  • Notifies the Restaurant Manager of any unhappy or difficult guests in his section for further follow up.
  • Ensures that the Restaurant personnel follow company policies at all times regarding uniforms, personal appearance and hygiene.
  • Has sound knowledge of wines and wine service and whenever necessary assists the Wine Sommelier with wine service.
  • Takes an active role in the training program for the Restaurant personnel, especially with newly hired personnel, giving them the necessary guidance to successfully integrate into the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of five to eight years hospitality management experience in an upscale hotel, resort.
  • Ship board experience is mandatory required.
  • Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
  • Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
  • Superior customer service, teambuilding and conflict resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
  • Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills.
  • Intermediate computer software skills required.
  • Possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, “Debits/Credits”, adjusting entries and corrections.
  • Good level of English language.
  • Minimum 21 years old.

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Last updated: March 15, 2024

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About this role

Summary

Supervise restaurant staff, ensure guest satisfaction, assist with wine service, train personnel.

Job title

Assistant Maître D

Experience level

5-8 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Worldwide, onboard work, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hospitality managementshipboard experiencecustomer servicecommunicationproblem solvinginterpersonal skillscomputer skillsbasic accounting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

guest servicesrestaurant supervisionwine serviceteam training
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

4001 Forest St, Denver, CO 80216, USA

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