Restaurant Manager (Onboard)

About the role

Uniworld is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the food and beverage operation aboard its luxury river cruise vessels. The role combines guest interaction, team leadership, and operational oversight to deliver a high‑end dining experience for 100‑160 guests.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, efficient, and professional service across all onboard F&B venues.
• Host guests, explain menus and beverages, and fulfil dietary requests.
• Handle special requests and complaints, escalating to the Hotel Manager when needed.
• Apply the “up‑serve” approach to enhance guest experience and support revenue goals.
• Organise, supervise and empower the F&B team to operate independently.
• Manage the entire F&B operation to meet revenue, satisfaction and cost‑control targets.
• Ensure compliance with Uniworld standards and HACCP hygiene procedures.
• Prepare duty schedules and monitor working hours.
• Control supplies, inventories and equipment, minimizing breakage and loss.

Required profile

• Curious, forward‑thinking and comfortable collaborating across diverse teams.
• Warm, attentive, professionally presented with a guest‑first attitude.
• Proactive, quality‑focused and aligned with company goals.

Required skills

• Strong leadership and team‑development abilities.
• Effective organization and time‑management to align with daily programs and events.
• Experience with inventory control, supply handling and loss minimisation.
• Knowledge of HACCP cleanliness and hygiene standards.