Steward

Positions at Sea - UnCruise Adventures•Juneau, AK

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward is a multi-talented and hard-working position. Main job responsibilities include serving meals, cleaning guest cabins and interior public spaces, assisting with bartending/cocktail service, and occasional galley duties. This is an extremely guest service focused position and requires a pleasant and accommodating demeanor at all times. The steward role is physically demanding and mentally challenging. The right candidate for this role will be able to constantly adapt to new situations while maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in a full-service restaurant with strong wine knowledge and food terminology required
Ability to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must be flexible and adaptable as daily activities change regularly and often
Comfortable living and working in close quarters with other crew members
ServSafe Allergens
Alaska Food Handler Permit
Alaska Alcohol Server Permit - Must be 21 or over to serve
CPR / First Aid / AED
Government ID (REAL ID compliant) or Passport
Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time.
Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Able to handle, lift, and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet, and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and additional in-season testing per federal guidelines.
This position requires working with and/or being around raw and cooked shellfish, cleaning chemicals and other known allergens.
Must be medically fit to work onboard for safety and compliance.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in housekeeping role preferred
Passenger vessel experience is welcome but not required

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional guest service by describing menu options, answering guest questions, making suggestions, and confidently offering wine pairings
Accurately take guest orders making sure to note allergies, dietary needs, and special requests
Set tables, fold napkins, follow steps of service, bus, and breakdown dining room for three meals per day
Assist in galley as directed including dish pit duties and cleaning projects
Thoroughly clean six to ten guest cabins daily as outlined by company standards and expectations
Maintain cleanliness of all interior public spaces through daily phase work and special projects
Participate in on board safety training, meetings, and drills as directed by the Captain. These include fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, medical emergencies, and bear safety