Butcher

MAINS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to handle, defrost, prepare and portion cuts of meat using basic professional butcher skills that are in line with the quality and cleanliness of all Public Health Policies and Viking’s STAR Service Standards.

• Follow thawing and defrosting schedules/procedures, according to all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations.

• Compute basic calculations; undertake inventory-taking for all raw meat products.

• Check proper equipment storage pertaining to areas of responsibility.

• Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.

• Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.

• Regularly inspect that the mise-en-place for all areas are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.

• Appoint and enforce specific job responsibilities to all key personnel working under the direction of the Butcher and establish the manner and means to train personnel.

• Ensure that company property is appropriately secured and protected, especially during rough weather conditions, in order to prevent unnecessary loss or damage.

• Positively contribute to achieving/succeeding Culinary KPI goals (quality & financial) for the Culinary Department.

BACKGROUND

• Must be Vietnamese citizen or permanent resident in Vietnam.

• A required minimum of five years’ experience as a Butcher or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality environment; advanced butcher skills are required.

• Previous cruise industry experience is required.

• Must have a demonstrable ability to effectively manage meat and protein stocks, with the goal of reducing waste, maintaining an accurate protein rotation, managing a given budget, and ensuring financial accountability.

• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.

• Strong administration skills and proficiency with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems are preferred.

• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies, team builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills, and coaching abilities.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week. 

BENEFITS

• Monthly salary is paid via on-board Visa card, no tax deduction.

• Five (5) paid vacation days for each month worked is included in the salary; this is accumulated and only paid at the end of the contract.

• Health insurance is provided during the contract period (not applicable to vacation).

• All crew have life insurance at $100,000 death in service benefit.

• No charge for crew laundry facilities, including detergent dispensers.

• Free Wi-fi on-board.

• Medical and visa expenses will be reimbursed on the first payroll against original receipts.

• The company covers flights and transfer to the vessel from and to your nearest international airport of your country of residence; hotel overnight is optional for long-distance travels.

• Uniform is provided; including shoes and safety equipment, and maintained by our main laundry.

• Two-crew only recreational areas (indoor and outdoor).

• Access to the guest gym after 10 PM.

APPLICATION

• Updated C.V. without employment gaps is needed; to note any unemployment.

• References and appraisals for at least 2x last contract.

• Work employment certificate for last 2 years.

• Company references.

• All documents should be sent via email. We will contact you for further requirements of other documents needed after we receive these documents.

• Incomplete application will not be considered.

GCS Vietnam will process your documents to match the position you are applying for before submitting your application to VIKING.