We’re on an exciting journey to create one of the most irresistible travel brands in the world and are building an epic team to help make our ambition a reality. We are on the hunt for a super talented ‘someone’ who has got the chops for preparing the most delicious meats at sea!
This ‘someone’ will be the rarest butcher of them all and will leave our sailors saying “Well Done”, they will make sure that our sailors leave happy & not hungry! Sounds epic right?! … Keep reading!
In other words, this ‘someone’ needs to know how to Make Ship Happen. Your excellent attention to detail and self-starter mentality means you can think quick on your feet and keep calm when ship gets real. Ultimately, we won’t be able to remember how we got by without you.
● Provide an epic experience for our guests at all times
● Responsible for all raw meat products onboard in terms of portion control, thawing control, and ordering and stock rotation
● Basic knowledge of butchers cutting techniques for beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb and seafood items
● Assist in the loading, receiving and safe storage of all meat products
● Ensure proper control of raw products to minimize food cost, wastage and enhance food safety
● Adhere to HACCP and USPH rules and regulations and ensure that they are followed on a daily basis
● Meet with the Executive Sous Chef on a daily basis to review production schedules and internal requisitions placed by the various outlets
● Report any machinery / technical faults to Executive Sous Chef and monitor the repair schedule
● Assist in the ancillary preparation of all raw meat products including but not limited to margination, skewering and crumbing
● Monitor Work & Rest hours of all Assistant Butchers ensuring ILO guidelines are adhered to
● Prepare & implement work rotas for Assistant Butchers
● Monitor performance of Assist Butchers ensuring that they are working to company, HACCP and USPH guidelines
● Basic knowledge of advanced knife handling and butchery skills
● Inspect cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas and rectiffy any defficiences
● Carry out clear down routines after service and ensure the appearance and condition of all items meet Virgin Voyages standards
● Notify Chef De Cuisine of any guest complaints raised and seek to resolve
● Be familiar with all cruise services/features and activitations to respond to guest inquiries accurately
● Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of all Assistant Butchers
● Prepare appraisals for individuals under their remit in accordance with Virgin Voyages policies