Assistant Waiter

 Job Summary

It is important to provide a positive image of the company from the start to both employees and guests.  The American Queen Steamboat Company is looking for an Assistant Waiter to live and work aboard the American Queen. This person will be directly responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining areas. They will assist all wait staff with the clearing and set-up of tables and special event areas. This person will also assist with the overall sanitation and cleanliness of the garbage areas.

• Perform all work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules.
• Maintains a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in all dining areas.
• Must have a clean, neat, well groomed appearance.
• Will attend all daily line-up meetings.
• Will strictly adhere to the order of service as designated by the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Ensure the proper set-up of all good stations.
• Arrange, set-up and break down all buffet stations.
• Polish chafing dishes, silverware, glasses, mirrors and all else needing to be spot-free.
• Offers bread and beverage service to passengers in all dining areas.
• Setting tables with proper condiments.
• Arrangement of dining room tables and chairs.
• Expediting food from galley to wait staff in dining area.
• Assist wait staff in delivering and serving food and beverages,
• Constantly assisting the wait staff of passenger needs.
• Assist in performing daily side work.
• Performs stores handling and loading and or unloading supplies from vendors.
• Vacuum and clean all dining areas.
• Assists in gathering all dirty dishware and bring to the dish room for cleaning. Stacking and scraping if necessary.
• Assists in keeping the dish area in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Assists in receiving food items and non-food supplies and storing them in the proper areas in accordance with the FIFO (first in-first out) inventory method.
• Is friendly, courteous and cheerful at all times.
• Provides assistance to other crewmembers and departments to contribute to the best overall operation of the company.
• Fills station bill requirements and participate in drills with regard to passenger safety.
• Promotes good business principles by never discussing company business in public areas with fellow crewmembers or passengers.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

 Experience     

• Two years full service operations.
• Fine Dining Experience.
• Cruise industry experience preferred  
• High School Diploma