ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position SOMMELIER for ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP!
POSITION SUMMARY
A Sommelier promotes and provides an excellent wine service to our guests. Improves and maintains wine sales.
BENEFITS:
- Free food & accomodation (2 people per cabin)
- Perfect chance to travel the world
- Work in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. named one of the Top-Rated Workplaces
- Enjoy activities for crew (gym, social activities, crew events, etc)
- Earn recognition and career advancement opportunities
- Experience working with more than 72 nationalities
- Permanent job with contract 6-8 months onboard followed by 60 days of vacation
- Save Money as you do not pay for food and accommodation on board
- Competitive salary (find out when apply)
- Visa fee will be reimbursed on board
- Medical insurance provided during contract
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides wine service to guests in the restaurant and buffet restaurant. In some cases will be responsible for providing bar services other than wine.
- Works in a station designated by the Head Sommelier and approved by the Restaurant Manager and follows the daily schedule, which is posted weekly in the wine cellar.
- In addition to serving wine his/her duties include the re-stocking of the wine cellar on a daily basis, and once a week may be requested to work during the loading of wines onto to the ship.
- Ensures personal appearance, personal hygiene and uniform appearance are at all times in accordance with the company policy.
- Should be knowledgeable about the wine list and able to discuss and suggest wines to guests who ask for advice. The knowledge of how to pair wine with food is imperative.
- Has a clear understanding of the company’s service standards.
- Applies salesmanship techniques in order to achieve maximum sales, which will result in higher personal compensation.
- Must be able to reach reasonable and attainable sales targets set by the company. This requires self-confidence and commitment to the sales goals.
- Reports all guests’ queries, discrepancies or suggestions to his/her immediate supervisor. Must have full knowledge of the cashless system on board the ship in order to process all transactions accordingly.
- Duties include the cleaning and sanitizing of his/her working area and working utensils following the United States Public Health rules and regulations and all times.
REQUIERMENTS:
- Minimum of five years beverage-related experience (shipboard experience preferred), or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
- Advanced level of English
- 21+ years old
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Last updated: March 15, 2026
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