Join our Purser Staff aboard the historic Muskoka Steamships and sail the beautiful Muskoka Lakes while providing world-class service to our guests. If you’re passionate about hospitality, love to travel, and want to create memories that last a lifetime, then this is the job for you.

As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in drink service aboard our ships. In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will serve an extensive beverage menu, support private events with a variety of tasks, and ensure the safety and satisfaction of our passengers.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure care, supervision, and positive interactions to ensure excellent service for every passenger.
- Work together with your team to ensure timely and efficient service.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Report immediately to the Purser in the event of any issues/emergencies onboard.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of your workspace and ship facilities so they are rush ready and pristine for each cruise.
- Keep a positive attitude with co-workers and passengers.
- Ensure guest and crew safety by following onboard safety procedures and emergency protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist with seasonal preparation and shutdown of the vessels.

Qualifications

- Smart Serve Certification
- Food Handler Certification (An Asset)
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C (Offered).




- Previous serving/bartending experience is preferred.
- Knowledgeable of beer, wine, spirits, and proper serving techniques.
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Robust communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physically able to provide care during emergency situations onboard.
- Physically able to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects.
- Reliable transportation to and from work is required.

Perks of This Position

- Work aboard historic steamships in a one of a kind maritime environment docked in the heart of Muskoka.
- Work in a truly unique and picturesque setting surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Muskoka Lakes.
- Quickly become part of a close-knit crew and create lasting memories, as our crew has done for over one hundred years.
- Excellent gratuities for purser staff.
- Gain hands-on experience in hospitality and special events.

We're sorry, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Advantages:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gravenhurst, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bartender - Muskoka Steamships (Canada)
🏢 Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
📍 Canada