Japanese Speaking Restaurant Manager

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and execute F&B related ship functions and special events; conduct daily menu presentations, in conjunction with the Executive Chef.

Estimate & plan consumption, ordering and forecasts, and maintain inventories at par level; conduct inventories on a monthly basis and create accurate & realistic quarterly orders, with a business-orientated mindset, contributing to the financial success of our company.

Organize the opening & closing routines for your entire team and schedule opening & closing hours for all your outlets, depending on Guests and operational needs; demonstrate ownership for all maintenance related matters in the Restaurant Department.

Identify opportunities to improve service delivery in accordance with Vikings STAR Service Standards, by incorporating feedback from the Restaurant Team.

Greet and welcome our Guests and check on their well-being, while on duty, at all times

Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.

Be familiar with the Human Resources Manual & Shipboard Training; have an in-depth understanding of the working hours policies & procedures; be familiar with crew contracts and work schedule hours/week, to maintain working hours paperwork and if necessary, correct entries for payroll.

Lead and support a multi-cultural team, maximizing crew satisfaction, productivity and retention; meet with Team Leaders on a daily basis for The Daily Reunion, to provide feedback & operational updates as well as to ensure that your department is performing to Vikings STAR Service Standards.

Regularly inspect that the mise-en-place for all areas are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.

Provide the highest level of comfort and service to Guests, as per Vikings STAR Service Standards and all Public Health Policies; manage service according to Guest flow, embarkation & disembarkation, sea day activities & other activities; assign crew for dis-/embarkation and luggage duty.

Identify potential STARS, and assist, train & lead them to success; implement and motivate a culture of ownership & responsibility and provide the necessary guidance/training and information to the Restaurant Team, in accordance with company standards and operational needs.