Jobs on Cruise Ships

Assistant waiter is responsible for providing general assistance to waiters in the service of foods and beverages to passengers in restaurants and dining rooms aboard the cruise ship.

• Previous experience in similar land-based or seagoing position.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with passengers and other employees in an appropriate way to ensure the best quality service.
• Team work skills and the ability to collaborate with other members of the staff.
• Ability to identify and solve problems with other employees and passengers in an appropriate way.
• Flexibility to work overtime or assist other members of the staff in the area.

• General assistance to waiters in the service of food and beverages to passengers.
• General assistance in setting up tables, including linens, China, silverware and glassware.
• Taking food orders to the galley and collecting dishes and items from it to the service area.
• Removing dishes, glassware and cutlery from passengers' tables.
• Assistance in general preparation of appetizers, salads, cold dishes, dessets, and brewing coffee and tea.
• Assistance in preparing some drinks and non-alcoholic beverages for passengers.
• Cleaning and removing dishes, glassware and silver from tables after service is completed.
• Informing the waiters when dishes, items or beverages are not available in store or will be delayed from the galley.
• Informing the waiters about any event that may occur during the service time, or request from the passengers that needs special attention.
• Assistance in replenishing supplies and service equipment.
• Filling salt, pepper, sugar and condiment containers.
• Offering and providing any assistance to the passengers before leaving tables.
• Polishing glassware, cutlery, China and flatware.
• Cleaning and sanitazing of work station and its equipment according to cruise company's standards legal rules.
• General assistant to waiter to achieve full passengers' satisfaction according to the company's standards.
• Garbage disposal.
• Participation in restaurant and dining room entertainment and events, cabin service and buffets when required.
• Assistance to any individual duties as requested by waiters and supervisors.
• Attending training programs and meeting.

1,200 - 2,200 dollars/euros a month (approx.), depending on gratuities.