Main characteristics
- Location
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Company
- SeaLink South Australia
- Employment type
- Part time
- Category
- Hospitality & Tourism
Job summary
We are preparing to commence cruising following the River Murray floods and we cannot wait!New opportunities to join this amazing
cruising experience, come and join us!
About Us
The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere. Accommodating a maximum of 120 guests and operating 3, 4 and 7 night cruises on the Murray River from Mannum, 87 kilometres from Adelaide, this stunning vessel attracts guests from all over Australia and the world.
About the Role
This is a permanent position reporting to the Cruise Director. Roster is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (just short of full time hours).
The Leading Hand position involves all aspects of food and beverage service including set up, service, clearing and clean-up for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The position also involves cleaning duties in dining room and galley, setting up of dining room, polishing cutlery, preparing condiments, folding of napkins, guest boarding and cabin housekeeping (bed making, changing linen and cleaning bathrooms) on change over days.
The Leading Hand is the most experienced waiter/ess and supervises the waiting staff (under the direction of the Cruise Director). The Leading Hand is also responsible for ordering of dining room supplies and therefore ensuring sufficient stocks are on-board.
All meals and accommodation on board the Murray Princess when rostered on duty are included. Transport from Adelaide CBD to Mannum is provided if required.
This role requires energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, and multi-skilling and time management.
About YouExceptional customer serviceStock control and purchasing efficiencyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly developed interpersonal skillsTime managementAbility to use initiative, and have a 'can-do' attitudeDemonstrated ability to show flexibility and work harmoniously within a teamHonesty & reliability
Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum of 1 year hotel, restaurant or cruise ship experience in a position of responsibility, such as a head waiter/waitress or steward EssentialCertificate Qualification in Hospitality - DesirableResponsible Service of Alcohol EssentialFood Safety Certificate - DesirableExperience in working in a fast paced team to reach goals - EssentialGuest service experience EssentialPrevious leadership experience - EssentialExperience in liaising with suppliers and contractors Desirable
How to Apply
Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.
We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.
Applications close by 5pm on Friday 3 March 2023
The Murray Princess is owned by SeaLink. SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australias largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore.
Kelsian Group Limited is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To find out more about the Kelsian Group visit www.kelsian.com
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