Catering Superintendent

Location Country United Arab Emirates

Work Location Dubai

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

To visit the Oceanic Catering managed vessels during their call in UAE, or at other ports that management may decide, in order to assess the service, to conduct an audit as well as to provide support on Oceanic Catering software/victualing reports.

To inspect supplier premises and deliveries in order to ensure compliance with Company quality policies and expectations.

Time permitting and as requested by Management, to take on the provision supply management for a fleet of vessels and to ensure a consistent level of victualing service within the given budgetary guidelines and as per client agreement.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• To arrange systematic visits to vessels in accordance with Management guidelines in order to evaluate the service offered to the managed fleet.
• To conduct physical stock count of all available provisions, to assess the general safety, hygiene and working practices in the galley, the messes and the storage areas, to review the menu offering and to train & support the catering crew on areas of concern.
• To review the stock management & administration, the monthly reporting, the utilization of stock versus expected guidelines and the overall performance versus budget.
• To introduce, train and provide support to both Chief Cooks and Captains on the vessel catering module.
• To discuss with Captain and the Catering Committee on the service provided and relay any issues, concerns or suggestions for improvement to Management.
• To provide a detailed report to Management with all the findings, supporting evidence and recommendations on possible actions to rectify any shortcomings.
• To contact inspection audits to suppliers, attend deliveries at supply locations and ensure that approved suppliers adhere to the quality standards and expectations set by Oceanic Catering.
• To prepare quotations and purchase orders and to facilitate the procurement of provisions and other stores for a small number of vessels as/if asked by Management.
• To monitor operating budgets and communicate any reporting issues or overconsumption to the respective vessels in cooperation with the Administration department.
• To follow victualing operational standards, policies and procedures.
• To assist the various departments swiftly and promptly with information or other supportive services that may be requested.
• To communicate interoffice issues as required.
• Any other duties which catering management may require to be carried out.
  
  

• Proven experience as Head Chef, Camp Boss, Chief Cook or Provision Master on board sea going vessels.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Food Safety Management, Stock Handling and Administration
• Proven skills in training and auditing
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Accounting systems.
• The highest personal integrity standards.
• A positive outlook and be a self-motivated team leader.
• A very good command of the English language both written and oral.
  
  

• Experience in hospitality and/or in catering industries