An exciting opportunity has arisen for Chefs to travel the world, whilst getting paid and having the opportunity to work with our celebrity chefs. Join us and you will discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It is a way of life. We are looking for hard working, adaptable people who have a real passion for working in a team. You will visit different places, explore new worlds and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

As Head Butcher you will be managing a dedicated Meat and Fish food preparation team. With your aim being to provide an efficient and financially smooth operation to ensure the guests and crew have a fantastic culinary experience in our restaurants.

As Head Butcher your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Ensuring the provision of high quality, professionally prepared meat and fish products

• Managing, monitoring, developing and training members of the team to ensure the provision of high quality, professionally prepared products in line with the corporate menu cycles

• Identifying training needs and coaching and mentoring junior team members, making sure your team are competent to undertake their roles

• Working closely with the Chef de Cuisine to control cost and wastage within the meat & fish preparation area.

• Informing the Chef de Cusine informed of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients, highlighting any non-compliance and gaining authorisation for suggested menu changes.

• Attending daily call over to confirm production figures and menu cycle and ensure the correct scaling up is achieved.

• Proactively planning activities ensuring products are thawed in time for need, ensure all storage times and requirements are followed

   

   

Ideally, for this role you will have experience of working within a cruise ship Galley or in a hotel butchery, large butchers shop, supermarket butchery or abattoir. An Extensive experience of thawing, de-boning, cleaning, grinding, mincing, portion-cutting and marinating of meat would be advantageous. However, the above are not essential. We believe in hiring people with the right attitudes and strengths over their competencies!

As Head Butcher you will be expected to plan ahead for future cruises so if you are the type of person who is good at anticipating work needs this may be the role for you. In addition we would love it if you were a natural team player and energised by working with others. As part of this role you will have to liaise with other members of your team, therefore your ability to express yourself clearly and keeping others in the loop will ensure that you produce consistent, high quality products. If you feel you are naturally adaptable to changing circumstances, with great initiative this may be the job for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading Cruise brands. Life on board involves working 10 hours a day, 7 days a week for the time that you are on board.  Your ten hours will be split between morning, afternoon and evening activities. Apply today to be considered.

Please note that a Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW course is required for this role.

About us

‘Better together’ is one of Carnival UK’s core values. This means we are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

Carnival UK is the operating company for P&O Cruises and Cunard. We provide unforgettable holiday happiness and operate a winning culture to achieve standout success.

Our Cunard ships have been defining sophisticated ocean travel for over 175 years. Our ships are known as The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World.  We continue our legacy with Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Our flagship, Queen Mary 2, provides the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service between Southampton and New York. In 2022 our 4th Queen will join our Cunard fleet.

P&O Cruises have seven ships, including our flagship Britannia which joined our fleet in March 2015.  Our two new ships, the largest in the UK market, will join the fleet in 2020 and 2022. We offer experiences tailored towards British tastes by combining genuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail. We ensure all passengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time.

It takes great passion and real dedication to maintain our position at the top. That’s why people are at the heart of our journey delivering the highest standards to our valued customers. With support to help you reach your potential, attractive company benefits and incredible employee offers on discounted cruises we want your career with us to be successful and fun.  Join us on our journey, apply now.