Head Butcher
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Butcher
- Published:
- September 18, 2025
Where passion meets opportunity
Discover your journey into the extraordinary.
Your Purpose
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.
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.
MSC Cruises
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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