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Cruise to The Top!

Rising from modest beginnings in 1965 with one ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to be one of the largest cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet of 17 ships carries more than 900,000 passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major cruise line.

The company's now famous fleet includes Sapphire Princess, Dawn Princess, Pacific Princess,  Sea Princess, Sun Princess, Grand Princess, Star Princess, Coral Princess, Diamond Princess, Island Princess, Golden Princess, Caribbean Princess, Tahitian Princess, Royal Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess
** WICHTIG: Bitte bewerben Sie sich für die ausgeschriebene Position auf Englisch!

** IMPORTANT: Please apply for the position in English!


Job Description:

  • Assist the 1st Purser Food & Beverage (Food & Beverage Director) with the daily F&B administration and operation.
  • In conjunction with the Storekeeper, provide analysis of bar stores consumption to assist the Food & Beverage Director with the ordering of supplies.
  • In conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager, compile a physical inventory routine for each location to verify levels of inventory at least once per cruise or more if required (e.g. crew bar daily or any bar where high variances are occurring).
  • In conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager, periodically hold spot checks or physical inventory in bars, bar stores, main storerooms and cellars.
  • Maintain the Bar Master File, Bar Ingredient File and P.O.S. keyboard arrangements.
  • Prepare daily revenue analysis by bar location for the Food & Beverage Manager and compare against previous results and against budgets set by the Corporate office.
  • In charge of coordinating any special services with various departments onboard.
  • Attend passenger cocktail parties as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager.

Job Requirements:

  • Possess a diploma from a recognized European or USA Hotel Management School or University or equivalent, plus a minimum of three years experience as Bar Manager, Maitre d' Hotel or Chef de Cuisine in a shore operation with international clientele, or minimum of service of two years on board a 4/5-star ship in a compatible position.
  • Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial results.
  • Completion of Advanced/Intermediate Food & Hygiene.
  • Strong leadership (leading by example) and motivational skills.
  • Needs to be very service and quality orientated - "attention to details".
  • Ability to plan, execute, follow up and be positive to change in a very flexible working environment.
  • Ability to innovate and foster creativity.
  • PC knowledge of: MS Word and Excel.
  • Effective planner and organizer
  • Strong team building abilities.
  • Strong command of the English language combined with good verbal and written skills.
  • Good social skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Experience in quality establishments and good knowledge of English are essential.

ASSISTANT F & B MANAGER

P&O Princess Cruises B.V. office in Switzerland is competent for the recruitment of European nationals only!

Experience in quality establishments and a very good knowledge of English are essential. Candidates will experience working in a prestigious environment with good career prospects. An attractive remuneration package is offered including round trip airfare and 6-month contract.

Are you ready to explore a new world of career opportunities?

Join a team that values customer service and dedicates itself to making vacation dreams come true. Princess offers a work environment full of challenge, opportunity and growth in the exciting travel industry. Princess is a leader in the competitive cruise and cruisetour industry. Our goal of becoming the number one choice in the cruise industry is dependent on a solid work staff, comprised of creative, energetic and self-motivated individuals.

** Please reply in English enclosing CV and recent photo!


Princess Cruises
P.O. Box 1544, 6830 Chiasso, Switzerland

Telefax: +41 91 682 75 77

E-Mail: recruit@princesscruises.ch
Internet: www.princess.com

Contact person: Mr Roberto Sorbi
Position/Department: Recruitment & Administration Manager

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