Food and Beverage Manager

As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between.

Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

As a Food and Beverage Manager on board Cunard, you will play a pivotal role in leading a high-performing team across multiple outlets. You’ll be responsible for ensuring seamless service delivery, resolving guest concerns efficiently, and continuously identifying opportunities to enhance satisfaction score

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In this senior leadership role, you wi

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  Build, lead, and inspire a cohesive and motivated t
• eam Oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring excellence in service and guest satisfact
• ion Drive financial performance, monitor departmental budgets, and control co
• sts Conduct performance appraisals, identify development opportunities, and support managers and supervisors in leading their te
• ams Uphold the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance, including COSHH, USPH, and food safety regulati

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We’re looking for someone who

• can:
  
  Prioritise and organise effectively while managing multiple venues and large t
• eams Communicate confidently and clearly with colleagues and guests from diverse nationali
• ties Maintain a sharp eye for detail to consistently deliver a premium pro

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Preferred experience l

• evel:
  
  Previous experience as a Food and Beverage Manager on board a cruise
• ship Strong financial acumen with a proven track record in managing stock, budgets, and cost con
• trols
  
  In-depth knowledge of COSHH, USPH, and food hygiene stan
• dards
  
  Extensive leadership experience, including team development, performance management, and motivation—ideally within the cruise ind

ustry
Life Onboard Inc

• ludes:
  
  Paid flights from your home c
• ountry
  
  Comprehensive training, including “new to sea” s
• upport
  
  Crew gym, fitness classes, and sports
• courts
  
  Free crew bikes to explore destin
• ations
  
  Free Whats App messaging + flexible internet pa
• ckages
  
  Meals and complimentary beverage st
• ations
  
  Discounted crew shore excu
• rsions
  
  Onboard medical se
• rvices
  
  A culture where everyone feels valued and in

During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we can, we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure w

ith us. We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & ma

ternity. At Cunard, we collaborate with a variety of reputable agencies who will never ask you to pay a hiring fee or any other associated monies in order to submit an application to us. All applications are reviewed against the same criteria and using an agency will not increase your chances of being successful.