About the position
From the ski slopes to the salty air, we are looking for dedicated hospitality professionals to provide a next-level luxury experience onboard our vessels! American Cruise Lines is the largest domestic cruise line with a growing fleet of riverboats and cruise ships that travel to the most amazing destinations across the United States. Through our modern ships and our dedicated crew, we are able to provide our guests with an exceptional cruise experience. We are currently looking for Servers to join us for our 2025 season, with an anticipated training date starting in Spring 2025. Servers are the waitstaff in our shipboard restaurant, lounge, and outdoor café. You are the front line of the American Cruise Lines brand responsible for delivering exceptional guest service.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing guests an elegant and memorable dining experience.
- Efficiently set-up and break-down breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour including setting tables, arranging linen, silverware, china and glassware.
- Cater to all culinary requests in an efficient manner.
- Acknowledge guests by name, escort them to their tables, present food, and beverage menus, suggest particular courses and wines and kindly answer any questions they may have regarding menu items.
- Efficiently relay orders to the galley, and serve various courses and beverages with care, ensuring that all items look presentable and are properly garnished and decorated before serving.
- In addition to the routine restaurant duties, Servers may be required to perform other functions, such as greeting guests upon embarkation, serving afternoon teas and snacks, and cater evening entertainment.
Requirements
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder.
- Willing and able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day, for 7 days a week, for up to 28 weeks.
- Ability to meet moderate physical demands including lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test including testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances.
- Must adhere to grooming standards including limitations on visible tattoos and piercings.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the hospitality industry.
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
Benefits
- Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses.
- All major living expenses covered during your time onboard.
- Travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid hospitality training from industry experts.
- Opportunity to travel across the country with over 35 itineraries spanning over 28 states.
- Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests.
