Waiter – Fine Dining Service on Luxury Cruise

About the role

Explora Journeys is seeking a professional Waiter to deliver exceptional dining service aboard its luxury cruise ships. The role involves greeting guests, presenting menus, taking orders, and ensuring a memorable dining experience across assigned stations, including buffet and room service areas.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain the assigned station, ensuring proper mise en place before and after service.
• Greet guests, present menus, and take food and beverage orders.
• Explain menu items, suggest courses and drinks, and assist with wine and beverage selections.
• Serve courses and beverages with correct presentation, adhering to special diet requests.
• Oversee Assistant Waiter performance, providing guidance and coaching.
• Perform room‑service duties when required and report any issues promptly.
• Follow Explora Journeys’ cleanliness, set‑up, and service standards, including food safety procedures.

Required profile

• At least 12 months experience in a 5‑star hotel or restaurant environment, or a satisfactory contract in a similar role.
• High school graduation.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European language is a plus.
• Ability to work with guests of diverse nationalities and collaborate with a multicultural team.

Required skills

• Food Safety/HACCP certification.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a luxury cruise line with international guests.
• Professional development in high‑volume, high‑class dining environments.