
Contract

Disney Cruise line
Creating Magic at Sea
Position Title: Assistant Dining Room Server
Average Contract Length: 6 months on/2 months off
Minimum Hours Per Week: 84 hours per week
Average Hours Per Week/Day: 80-90 hrs per week, 10-12 hrs per day
Guest Contact: High
Job Responsibilities:
- Organize and coordinate service for 16-22 Guests in the dining room; 2 dinner seatings per night
- Coordinate the service and follow the direction of the Server
- Pick up large oval trays from kitchen with up to 14 appetizer courses or 9 main courses, weighing 10 – 15 lbs., 4.5 – 7 kg
- Responsible for all side work and other duties assigned by Management
- Work Quick Service and fast food outlets including Castaway Cay and buffets
- Handle all types of food products including meat, pork, shellfish, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, sesame, and nut products
- Use computer work station to ring in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (Micros system)
- Provide service for breakfast and lunch in both full service locations, fast food outlets and buffet locations, including Castaway Cay and pool decks
- Coordinate the ordering, pick-up and delivery of all food and beverage to work station and to Guests
- Partner with Servers to provide a seamless experience to the Guests
- Understand food safety programs and maintain USPH sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout work area
- Practice up-selling and suggestive selling techniques
- Follow all responsible vendor procedures for alcohol service, including actively requesting proof of identity to verify age and having the ability and confidence to discontinue serving alcohol to specific Guests
- Additional duties may include midnight buffet/snacks and/or deck party food and beverage service
Required/Desired: Experience, Qualifications, Education, Licenses:
- Minimum six months experience working as a server in the food & beverage industry in a high volume full-service restaurant (minimum 100-150+ covers per meal period); experience must be within the last two years
- Basic knowledge of food and beverage including international wines and cocktail recipes as well as brands of alcohol
- Comfort in speaking to a group (10-12 people), providing a comprehensive menu spiel as well as food and beverage recommendations
- Must be able to carry a banquet tray
- Ship experience a plus