Position Summary:

The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager works closely with other F&B management to ensure staff are properly trained and equipped; food, beverage, and supplies are fully stocked; private parties and events are planned and executed professionally; and food and beverage operations run smoothly in general. The Assistant F&B Manager may manage cruises independently or with other F&B management and may be called upon to perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 21 years old

Responsible Vendor Certification preferred

3 years fine-dining restaurant experience

Some management experience preferred

Banquet experience preferred

Ability to train employees in all aspects of service

Must be able to meet Coast Guard requirements in this work environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Administrative Functions

Works with caterers and sales staff to create private party menus

Schedules training sessions with food and liquor reps

Conducts regular employee training sessions

Food Service Responsibilities

Verifies all service staff are present and properly attired and equipped

Assigns table sections to service staff

Coordinates food preparation with kitchen staff

Orders backup food from storage warehouse as needed

Inventories catered foods when necessary

Oversees banquet and buffet set-up

Greets all guests and verifies proper ticketing

Seats dinner guests and assigns server

Oversees dinner service to ensure smooth flow of service

Directs staff to ensure tables are maintained and reset efficiently

Checks food levels throughout service

Directs kitchen staff to prepare additional foods as needed

Closing Duties

Assigns staff closing duties

Oversees cleaning of dining room, buffets and service equipment, kitchens, cooler,dishwashing areas, restrooms, bars, etc

Oversees resetting of dining rooms including tablecloths, table settings, chairs, buffets

Prepares cashout reports and cashes out staff

Deposits closing cashout reports securely

Coordinates closing of vessel with marine crew

Prepare notes for day crew

Physical Requirements

Continuous standing and walking for more than 8 hours

Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 50 pounds

Ability to bend/stoop/reach/climb stairs

Hospitality Enterprises, Inc. offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. EOE/Drug Free Workplace

**It is not our practice to ask for personal information prior to our on-boarding process. We conduct in-person interviews with all of our candidates. Should you ever be asked to give out any of your personal information, please contact our Human Resources Department. **