Head Butcher

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the smooth and efficient operation and control of the Butcher Shop and production on a day-to-day basis according to the company policies.
• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.
• Responsible for the thawing, butchering and preparation of all the meat and poultry to be used in the daily menus.
• Must have a complete knowledge of the United States Public Health Rules and Regulations and ensure that they are followed daily.
• Ensures the cleaning of the Butcher Shop and thawing rooms as per the Executive Chef’s schedule, exercising proper methods to minimize equipment damage.
• Ensures that the Butcher Shop and thawing rooms are ready for any announced or unannounced USPH inspections done either by the ship’s management or USPH inspectors.
• Duties include the storing of the received meats and poultry into the freezers on loading days.
• Responsible for the requisition and transportation of the necessary items from the freezers to the thawing rooms as per the Executive Chef’s thawing schedule.
• Ensures that product yields and portions are according to the Butcher Manual provided by the corporate office and that all the resulting trimmings are effectively used or disposed of.
• Completes all the Daily Butcher Recaps as required by the Executive Chef.
• Assists the Inventory Manager with taking inventory of all meat and poultry storage rooms as required by the Food & Beverage Director.
• Ensures that Butcher Shop personnel come to work on time, and are in proper, well-maintained uniforms, with special attention to those working in public areas. Personal appearance and hygiene must be according to company policy.
• Must be present in an early standby each time the ship is subject to a USPH inspection.
• Is aware of and / or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew members with inquiries.
• Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
• Performs related duties as required.
• This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position.
• Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

MOTIVATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION