Position Summary The Cellar Master is responsible for the end-to-end management, control, and integrity of all beverage inventories onboard, with a primary focus on wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. This role ensures accurate stock control, proper storage, regulatory compliance, and seamless supply chain coordination to support uninterrupted onboard operations.
Working closely with Food & Beverage leadership, shipboard finance, and shore-side supply teams, the Cellar Master plays a critical role in cost control, audit readiness, and maintaining product quality standards. The position requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced maritime environment.
Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate control and accountability of all beverage inventory onboard, including wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks, and consumables

Oversee receiving, verification, storage, rotation, and issuing of beverage products in line with company procedures and safety standards

Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts, and full inventories, ensuring variances are investigated, explained, and documented

Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, overstocking, spoilage, or expired products

Ensure correct storage conditions for wines and beverages, including temperature control, handling standards, and security

Prepare and submit inventory reports, consumption analyses, and variance explanations to shipboard and shore-side stakeholders

Support cost-control initiatives through accurate forecasting, waste reduction, and responsible inventory management

Coordinate closely with Food & Beverage management to support menu execution, special events, and beverage promotions

Ensure compliance with flag-state regulations, customs requirements, alcohol handling laws, and internal audit standards

Participate in onboard audits, inspections,



and inventory verifications as required

Train and guide assigned crew in correct inventory handling, storage, and issuing procedures

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised cellar and storage environment in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Non-Negotiable Requirements Previous experience in beverage inventory management, cellar operations, or supply control within a cruise ship, hotel, resort, or large-scale hospitality environment

Extensive working knowledge of wine, including varietals, regions, storage, handling, and service standards

Formal wine education demonstrated through WSET, ISG, CMS, SWE, or an equivalent recognised certification

Strong working knowledge of stock control principles, inventory accuracy, and variance management

Proven ability to work with inventory systems, spreadsheets, and digital reporting tools

High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting strict deadlines

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Good command of English, both written and verbal, for reporting and operational communication

Ability to live and work onboard a vessel in a rotational contract environment

Strongly Preferred Prior cruise ship experience in a Cellar Master, Beverage Controller, or similar role

Knowledge of international beverage brands, wine varietals, and storage requirements

Experience supporting audits, inspections, and inventory reconciliations

Understanding of cost-control strategies within food and beverage operations

Familiarity with maritime compliance, customs controls, and bonded stores procedures

Experience training or supervising junior inventory or storeroom personnel

Contract Details Double cabin

6:2 rotation (auto-renewable contracts of 6 consecutive months onboard, followed by 2 months of vacation

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