Required Experience
- 2+ years’ experience as Bar Waiter or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and / or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
- Outstanding knowledge in mixology, wine, and great customer service are an advantage
- Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards
- Excellent knowledge of all public health policies, especially US Health and FDA Standards
- Bar Card required
- Food handling certification required
Role Overview
As part of our Mississippi Food & Beverage team your job as a Bar Waiter / ess is to ensure a friendly and professional service at the bar, lounge and the sundeck in accordance with Viking’s STAR Service Standards
You will be reporting to the Bar ManagerYou will be expected to work on a 10 / 3 rotation (10 weeks on board and 3 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lenghts vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking MississippiRole Expectations
Prepare and serve drinks in accordance with company standards, menus and recipesOperate bar according to standard operating proceduresEnsure high level of cleanliness in bar, pantry, lounge, sundeck in accordance with HACCP standards and public health policiesControl bar costs within the budget, including establishing weekly stock orders and conducting inventoryAssist in organizing and executing F&B-related ship functions and special eventsParticipate in onboard training programs and daily departmental meetingsAlways uphold impeccable grooming standards by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform StandardsDemonstrate outstanding flexibility : able to work at various times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of VikingYou will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for workOther tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needsMandatory requirements & at will employment :
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulationsAbility to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplaceMust be 21+ years old, physically fit and in good health to meet the demands of an intense shipboard role; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of timeViking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is a voluntary one and is subject to termination with or without cause or notice, at any time by you or Viking. Nothing in this document or in any oral or written statement shall be interpreted to conflict with or limit the right to terminate employment at willViking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.
Why join Viking?
Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with :
Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality servicesOn-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidlyA lifelong network of hospitality professionalsOnboard our ship
Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew membersTravel to / from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation portsCrew-only deck and dedicated recreational activitiesViking Benefits :
US Mainland candidates :
Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay periodRetention bonus programPuerto Rico and Guam candidates :
Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiumsRetention bonus program