Butcher Shop Operations Manager

Head Butcher Job Description We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head Butcher to lead our butcher shop team. As a key member of our culinary staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the butcher shop and production on a day-to-day basis according to company policies. Ensure the efficient handling and preparation of all meat and poultry products for daily menus. Direct, coach, support, supervise, and evaluate all direct reports in conjunction with the Sous Chef. Responsible for thawing, butchering, and preparing all meat and poultry for daily menus. Have a complete knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and ensure they are followed daily. Clean the butcher shop and thawing rooms as per Executive Chef's schedule, exercising proper methods to minimize equipment damage. Prepare the butcher shop and thawing rooms for announced or unannounced inspections by management or inspectors. Store received meats and poultry into freezers on loading days. Requisition and transport necessary items from freezers to thawing rooms as per Executive Chef's thawing schedule. Ensure product yields and portions meet the standards and utilize or dispose of trimmings effectively. Complete Daily Butcher Recaps as required by Executive Chef. Assist Inventory Manager with taking inventory of meat and poultry storage rooms as required by Food & Beverage Director. Ensure butcher shop personnel arrive on time and maintain well-maintained uniforms, with special attention to those working in public areas. Be present for early standby during ship subject to inspection. Aware of and/or acquire necessary knowledge to comply with ship standard operation, assist guests and crew members with inquiries. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience as a Head Butcher in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred). The successful candidate will also possess: Strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of personalized service principles, including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques. Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills. Intermediate computer software skills required. Good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, 'Debits/Credits', adjusting entries, and corrections. Ability to write reports and business correspondence and establish a good rapport with Senior Officers and corporate office. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

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