Princess Cruises

Premium cruise line with global itineraries

Chef de Partie Butcher

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeManila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have at least 5 years of experience in large butchery operations.
Have previous experience with different meats and cuts.
Have previous experience processing seafood.
Have complete knowledge of USPH/HACCP requirements, food safety, and waste management.
Have good English language skills, both verbal and written.
Understand the foundations of guest service and be able and willing to deliver outstanding service to guests.
Be motivated to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
Be able to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise production in the butchery station, ensuring quality and consistency through adherence to portion control guidelines, company recipes, the defrosting schedule, and trimming methods, while considering demand and following the Executive Chef/Chief Butcher's instructions.
Assist with loading and storing as scheduled.
Ensure assigned section recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff.
Create an effective and efficient daily production schedule for assigned sections under the Chief Butcher's direction, as required by the itinerary and various outlets.
Monitor consumption of ingredients required for daily production and routinely inform the Chief Butcher about production needs.
Conduct spot checks to ensure supplies and par levels are maintained and proper care is taken to manage production and resources effectively.
Participate in daily briefings with the Chief Butcher to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, and upcoming production and events.
Supervise assigned butchery staff during operational activities, as directed by the Executive Chef/Chief Butcher.
Control food consumption in assigned areas through portion and production control and meet cost targets as directed by the Executive Chef/Chief Butcher.
Train and coach assigned staff in correct production methods and skills, including basic trimming and cutting, culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and product presentation and delivery.
Monitor the condition of relevant butchery equipment and immediately inform the Executive Chef/Chief Butcher when maintenance is required.
Continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.

Desired Qualifications

Formal qualification in butchery from a recognized training institution.
Cruise ship experience is strongly preferred.

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Magsaysay, one of Princess Cruises official Hiring Partners based in The Philippines. A recruiter from Magsaysay will contact you soon if your qualifications align with our requirements for this position.

As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.

We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Supervises production in the butchery station, ensuring quality and consistency by always requiring adherence to portion control guidelines, Company recipes, defrosting schedule, and trimming methods, and considering demand, all as instructed by the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher.
Always assists with loading and storing as scheduled.
Always ensures that assigned section recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff.
Always creates an effective and efficient daily production schedule for assigned sections, under the direction of the Chief Butcher, as required by the itinerary and various outlets.
Continually monitors the consumption of ingredients required for daily production; routinely keeps the Chief Butcher informed regarding production needs.
Regularly conducts spot checks to ensure that supplies and par levels are maintained and that proper care is taken to effectively manage production and resources.
Always participates in daily briefings with the Chief Butcher to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, and upcoming production and events.
Effectively supervises assigned Butchery staff during operational activities, as directed by the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher.
Always controls food consumption in the assigned areas through portion and production control and meets cost targets as directed by the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher.
Continually trains and coaches assigned staff in correct production methods and skills (including basic trimming and cutting), culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.
Routinely monitors the condition of relevant butchery equipment and when malfunctions are found, immediately informs the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher that maintenance is required.

Formal qualification in Butchery from a recognized training institution (Preferred).
Must have at least 5 years of experience in large Butchery operations. Cruise ship experience is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with different meat and cuts.
Previous experience in processing seafood.
Complete knowledge of USPH/HACCP requirements, food safety, and waste management.
Good English language skills, both verbal and written.
Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

About the Company

Princess Cruises

Premium cruise line with global itineraries

Princess Cruises operates a fleet of modern ships that sail to more than 380 destinations on over 160 itineraries, offering premium cruise vacations. Guests board ships to enjoy dining, entertainment, and activities both at sea and in port. The product centers on all-inclusive cruise experiences with accommodations, meals, and excursions bundled into itineraries, and it uses Princess MedallionClass technology—wearable devices and a companion app—to streamline check-in, service requests, and personalized interactions before and during the voyage. The company sets itself apart with its premium positioning, extensive global network of itineraries, strong emphasis on guest service, and the MedallionClass experience, supported by a large team on land and at sea. The goal is to provide memorable travel experiences with high standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and customer care, helping guests create lasting memories.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Santa Clarita, CA
Founded: 1965

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