Job Opportunities at r.s.hispaniola and City Cruises PLC

The Restaurant Ship Hispaniola is owned and operated by Yardarm Club Ltd., part of the City Cruises Plc group of companies.

At City Cruises opportunities arise from time to time for bright, friendly, hard-working individuals to join our team in either a full-time or part-time capacity, both permanent and casual.

We are a family-run, small to medium-sized business operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. We are a progressive company and can offer a number of career opportunities, depending upon your interests and skills, at a variety of locations; from our Head Office at Rotherhithe to the deck of one of our River Thames cruisers, our restaurant ship R.S.Hispaniola or any of the four piers served by our cruises.

Working for City Cruises and R.S.Hispaniola you will be helping to provide a range of services for people wishing to enjoy the leisurely environment of the River Thames.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Current vacancies are listed below. If you would like to find out more about any of these positions or are interested in applying for one, please call our Human Resources Officer on 020 7740 0400, fax 020 7740 0495 or e-mail info@citycruises.com.

You can download an application form by following the link at the bottom of this page.

Waiting/bar staff

Working within our restaurant, you will be responsible for providing a superior standard of service to our customers, taking orders, serving at both tables and at the bar. This position will involve the retail of alcoholic beverages. Previous experience in plate waiting is essential, silver service experience a definite advantage.

Kitchen porter

Working within the kitchen team, the role will involve maintaining a clean workplace, clearing surfaces, washing up and some basic food preparation. A CIEH foundation certificate in food hygiene (or equivalent) is an essential pre-requisite for this role.

Accounts Assistant, City Cruises - Salary £17,500pa

Based at Cherry Garden Pier Bermondsey and working closely with the Assistant Accountant, the right candidate will have the opportunity to put their mark on this position and to learn and develop within our team. This role will suit an individual who is ambitious and is looking to propel their career. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger for the company. Your role will include purchase ledger (including supplier reconciliations), sales reconciliations, bank reconciliations, all payroll related payments, intercompany, assisting with audits & month ends and ad hoc duties as required. You will have excellent communication skills, a working knowledge of Sage Line 50, experience in dealing with a high volume of work, the ability to manage changing priorities and strong PC, Microsoft Excel and analytical skills. Experience of preparing financial and management accounts will be an advantage as will experience of working in all areas of the general ledger and experience of holding down a similar position previously.

Marketing Assistant - Starting salary £19,000pa

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our busy Sales & Marketing team based in Bermondsey (zone 2). The post will report directly to the Head of Sales & Marketing. You will be involved in assisting in all sales and marketing activities above and below the line.

Your education should have provided you with a theoretical basis in marketing and this opportunity with give you the chance to apply your knowledge. We require a self-starter with experience in services marketing; tourism or hospitality industries being preferential. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator in spoken and written English. Experience in using Microsoft Office applications is essential. Capability in databases, CMS, Adobe Photoshop and survey software will very desirable. You’ll possess excellent reporting, organisational and administrative skills. Multi-lingual capabilities would be a distinct advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate wishing to gain essential experience in all aspects of marketing and London’s thriving tourism industry.

If you would like to find out more about any of these positions or are interested in applying for one, please call our Human Resources Officer on 020 7740 0400, fax 020 7740 0495 or e-mail info@citycruises.com.

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