Assistant Sommelier Ipswich, England
Job description
Welcome to The Olsen Way.
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.
But this is not for us.
We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.
Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.
Where the journey is as important as the destination.
In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.
It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family run company, well known for our quality cruises and the ‘personal’ touch we offer our guests.
The Assistant Sommelier is responsible in collaboration with Sommelier for the daily operation of vessel’s Wine and beverage sales, including the effective administration, supervision and execution of programs consistent with the company standards and goals of providing excellent service while generating maximum revenue.
The person we seek must be energetic, engaging, flexible and able to think on their feet. They must have excellent communication skills and want to make a difference.
The position of Assistant Sommelier will report directly to the Sommelier and responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for promoting and maximizing beverages sales especially in main dining rooms and speciality dining venues
- Controls the beverage service in the speciality dining venues during dinner
- Achieves or exceeds revenue and cost objectives for the established targets. Creates new opportunities and maximizes existing ones to generate extra revenue in collaboration with Sommelier and Bar team
- Executes promotional programs to maximize wine sales. Monitors product movement in speciality dining venues. Plans and implements an effective sales plan and promotional activities in buffet dining venues and in Speciality dining venues
- Assist the Sommelier to plan and execute wine related functions such as Wine & Cheese, Food & Beverage fairs, various Wine tastings, Food and Wine pairings and/or any other events as instructed by Sommelier.
The ideal candidate will have, or be able to demonstrate:
- A pleasant and outgoing personality;
- Fluent communication in the English language – both spoken and written;
- 2+ years in similar position in 4/5-star hotel-resort-restaurant
- Public heath training/qualification;
- F&B knowledge of all service procedures, knowledge of beverages (wines/beers/spirits/coffee);
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a 4:2 work rotation of four months on board followed by two months of leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations whilst enhancing our guests' holiday experience. This is your chance to give our guests the experience of a lifetime!
We will shortlist candidates that are either fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against COVID19.
**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**
**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**
