We’re on an exciting journey to create one of the most irresistible travel brands in the world and are building an epic team to help make our ambition a reality. We are on the hunt for a super talented ‘someone’ passionate about delicious food & epic bevies.
This ‘someone’ is an operational guru and is well versed menus,cooking methods, menu cycles, and presentation standards. They have day dreamt of doing ship a little bit differently. Sound like you!? … Keep reading!
In other words, this ‘someone’ needs to know how to Make Ship Happen. Your excellent attention to detail and self-starter mentality means you can think quick on your feet and keep calm when ship gets real. Ultimately, we won’t be able to remember how we got by without you.
At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hang out spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.
● Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all ship’s food outlets and service standards
● Delivers outstanding customer service to Sailors throughout dining service and engages with them to gain feedback on service and food
● Knowledgeable with all Food & Beverage Operations aspects including but not limited to;menu knowledge, cooking methods, menu cycles and presentation standards
● Conducts regular inspections of all food service areas and outlets ensuring that any shortfalls in cleanliness or standards are corrected
● Monitor work and rest hours of all restaurant staff ensuring MLC guidelines are adhered to
● Responsible for the restaurant reservations and ensure the execution is as planned
● Designates specific responsibilities to Maitre d’s and Assistant Maitre d’s who are assigned to work in various sections of the food service areas
● Ensures that all special diets and/or special requests are fulfilled as per Sailor’s requirements
● Ensure all Restaurant Operations staff operate above USPH standards
● Ensures the highest possible standards of guest service are provided and listens and responds to Sailor and Crew concerns and feedback
● Ensures that all new staff within restaurant areas receive ongoing training on the Restaurant Operations and other company’s policies and procedures
● Reports to the Food & Beverage Director any guest complaints and feedback and where possible, resolves
● Responsible for the appearance and manner of the Restaurant Operations’ crew members
● Monitors and reports on restaurant and food outlet sales and costs ensuring that outlets within their department operate within established budgetary guidelines
● This position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment
● Identifies potential expense reductions through cost control. Analyzes operational problems and establishes controls. Reviews timesheets and forwards to the Food & Beverage Director for approval.