The opportunity
About the role
Your Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Head Butcher is to handle all raw meat preparations, which include butis not limited to the ownership and follow-up of the portion control, thawing control, ordering, andproper stock rotation.
Your Impact
- Previous experience in a similar position in an International Cruise Company, or in a busy 5-star hotel/resort with an international bar list.
- Basic knowledge on food safety.
- Possesses job and product knowledge, including knowledge of cocktail recipes, wine lists and bar setups.
- Possesses full knowledge of Bar menus, garnishes, and presentations
- Is aware of all events and activities on the ship and able to communicate to the guests.
- Ensures compliance with the company alcohol policy.
- Communicates effectively with the senior management.
- Possesses ability to lead and make decisions. Experienced in coaching.
- Must be cost and quality conscious.
- Computer literacy, knowledge of Fidelio/Otalio, POS and Crunchtime is an advantage
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Any additional European language is considered an advantage.
Your Journey So Far
- Minimum of 10 years in butchery in large operations.
- Communicate effectively with the senior management.
- Possess the ability to lead and make decisions. Good administrative skills.
- Experienced in coaching subordinates.
- Must be cost and quality conscious.
- Adhere to specific scheduled work hours yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
- Familiarly with relational database-driven inventory control systems.
- High School education or international equivalent. 3-year apprenticeship or Butchery Degree.
- Intermediate knowledge on food safety.
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel. Familiar with relational database-driven inventory control systems.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Your Essentials
- Passport, visas, certificates as specified by the company and as required for exit from the port of origin and entry into the destination cruising area.
- Food Safety/HACCP certificate.
Our commitment
At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel － where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony. We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea. Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.
