Senior F&B Sanitation Supervisor

Help safeguard the highest standards sanitation at sea with Silversea. As Senior F&B Sanitation Supervisor, you'll lead sanitation and stewarding operations across all food and beverage areas onboard, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and inspection readiness while developing high-performing teams that support an exceptional guest experience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Experience conducting public health, sanitation, or environmental inspections within hospitality or cruise operations.
Strong knowledge of USPH/VSP regulations, HACCP principles, food safety programs, and sanitation standards.
Culinary, galley operations, or Food & Beverage background required.
Proven leadership, coaching, and team development experience.
Ability to build effective partnerships across Culinary, Beverage, Service, and Public Health teams.
Experience working in multicultural environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
HACCP, ServSafe, UKPH, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are an asset.

Leading Public Health Excellence

Oversee sanitation, hygiene, and food safety compliance across galleys, restaurants, bars, pantries, provision areas, and waste-handling operations.
Ensure full compliance with Public Health regulations, HACCP requirements, outbreak prevention protocols, and company standards.
Lead preparation for internal and external audits and inspections, maintaining continuous readiness.
Conduct routine inspections and sanitation reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
Champion best practices that support operational excellence and guest safety.

Empowering Stewarding Teams

Lead, coach, and develop Galley Stewards and Utilities to deliver high standards of cleanliness and operational support.
Manage daily staffing, work schedules, attendance, and performance evaluations.
Support onboarding, training, and succession planning initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous development.
Partner with departmental leaders to optimize workflows and operational efficiency.

Driving Training & Continuous Improvement

Deliver training on sanitation procedures, food safety, chemical handling, PPE usage, equipment operation, and outbreak prevention.
Develop and implement standardized training materials and performance improvement initiatives.
Provide ongoing coaching and operational feedback to support compliance and consistency.
Promote a proactive approach to safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.
Monitor effectiveness of training programs and recommend enhancements as needed.

Protecting Operations & Compliance

Monitor cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, waste segregation, and environmental compliance programs.
Track maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution of sanitation-related issues.
Support water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
Review reports, audits, and operational data to drive informed decision-making.
Serve as a key advisor to F&B leadership on sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance matters.