Celebrity Cruises - Assistant Maître D

The Assistant MAITRE D` assists the Restaurant Manager in the supervision of the Restaurant personnel ensuring total guest satisfaction regarding food quality and service in accordance with company policies.

• Work in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. named one of the Top-Rated Workplaces
• Earn recognition and career advancement opportunities
• Travel around the World
• Experience working with more than 72 nationalities
• Permanent job with contract 6-8 months onboard followed by 60 days of vacation
• Save Money as you do not pay for food and accommodation on board
• Competitive salary (find out when apply)
• Visa fee will be reimbursed on board
• Medical insurance provided during contract

• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises and evaluates (in conjunction with the Restaurant Manager) the performance of all direct reports.
• Individual will be responsible and held accountable for a section of the Restaurant and other specific duties assigned by the Restaurant Manager.
• When assigned to work in the Midnight Buffet he/she will be responsible for the check in and coordination of the Restaurant personnel, assigning their respective duties (working in conjunction with the Assistant Food Manager).
• Must be thoroughly versed with the company’s high food and service standards, anticipating and fulfilling guests’ needs.
• Visits every table of his/her section on a daily basis, ensuring guests are totally satisfied with the food and service. Recognizes guests by their names and personally takes care of all special requests and VIPs in his/her section.
• Responsible for keeping track of all special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries and ordering the respective amenities for the celebration.
• Notifies the Restaurant Manager of any unhappy or difficult guests in his section for further follow up.
• Ensures that the Restaurant personnel follow company policies at all times regarding uniforms, personal appearance and hygiene.
• Has sound knowledge of wines and wine service and whenever necessary assists the Wine Sommelier with wine service.
• Takes an active role in the training program for the Restaurant personnel, especially with newly hired personnel, giving them the necessary guidance to successfully integrate into the team.

• Minimum of five to eight years hospitality management experience in an upscale hotel, resort.
• Ship board experience is mandatory required.
• Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
• Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service, teambuilding and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills.
• Intermediate computer software skills required.
• Possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, “Debits/Credits”, adjusting entries and corrections.
• Good level of English language.
• Minimum 21 years old.

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

For additional security/background check may be required.

Last updated:
March 15, 2024.