Specialty Restaurant Manager Gourmet

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Specialty Restaurant Manager Gourmet

Your life on board

As a Specialty Restaurant Manager, you will lead the operations of a premium onboard dining outlet, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction while driving profitability. You'll be the go-to person for everything from setup to closing, creating memorable dining experiences every day.

Demonstrate your passion

• You'll interact with guests daily, ensuring their experience is flawless and personalized.
• You'll train, mentor, and motivate your team, providing regular feedback and fostering a culture of excellence.
• You'll monitor revenue performance and implement strategies to boost sales, especially during low attendance periods.
• You'll support special events like birthdays and themed parties, ensuring every detail is perfect.

Getting Things Right

• You'll manage the reservation system and ensure accurate records of extra requisitions.
• You'll oversee the setup of the restaurant, ensuring ambiance, music, lighting, and furniture are aligned with brand standards.
• You'll assist guests with dietary needs, coordinating with the Chef to ensure their requirements are met.
• You'll conduct audits and spot checks to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Safety First

• You'll supervise cleaning and sanitation, ensuring compliance with HACCP/USPH standards and proper food waste management.
• You'll enforce safety protocols and contribute to a strong safety culture within your team.

What makes you unique

• You have an upper secondary school diploma (preferably a hotel school diploma or equivalent) or higher.
• You have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role on cruise ships or in high-volume restaurants (500+ seats) in 4/5-star hotels, fine dining or gourmet restaurants.
• You possess strong leadership and business skills, with a guest-focused, positive personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards.
• You have excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies and possess exceptional work ethic, motivational skills, and coaching abilities.
• You speak
  English and Italian
  at a B2 level or higher, plus one additional language between
  German or French
  at B1 level or higher.
• You're skilled in data analysis, guest flow management, revenue optimization, and people development, with a strong command of CRM and MS Office tools.

Why Costa:

Welcome to a world of extraordinary adventures as a Costa Crociere crew member We're thrilled to have you on board and are dedicated to your personal and professional growth.

We've got you covered with travel arrangements, onboard meals, and accommodation. During your free time, dive into our fantastic crew facilities, like the gym, crew beach, crew bar.

Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks when on board and let your family and friends visit you on board.

Inclusion & Belonging

Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.

At Costa, inclusion fuels innovation and excellence and unites us in delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests and our people.

Additional info

Contract type:
fixed-term, full-time

Application deadline : 22/12/2025

Time required to submit the application:
approximately 3 minutes

CV Format
: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)

E-mail/contact of the recruiting team:
(Not for submitting applications)

Further information:
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