Ph3Overview /h3pYour Purpose The Culinary Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across the fleet. The Manager of Culinary Operations is a strategic role on the overall financial cost of the culinary department, monitoring and guiding the team, and actively participating in recruitment for leadership positions within the culinary function. Acting as the strategic link between the corporate office in Geneva and the traveling and shipboard teams, this role ensures consistent quality, compliance with corporate standards, and continuous culinary innovation. This role directly reports to the Vice President of FB. /ph3Your Impact /h3pbStrategic Culinary Leadership /b /pulliProvide visionary leadership and guidance for the culinary team across the fleet, ensuring alignment with brand philosophy. /liliDefine, implement, and uphold fleet-wide culinary operational standards and best practices. /liliPlay an active role in strategic planning for all FB service and beverage needs. /liliLead menu development, recipe creation, and implementation of culinary projects. /li /ulpbOperational Oversight Quality Assurance /b /pulliConduct structured operational reviews, remote audits, and ship visits as required. /liliEnsure food quality, presentation, and consistency across all vessels. /liliMonitor guest satisfaction metrics and implement strategic improvements. /liliEnsure compliance with global health, safety, and hygiene protocols. /liliOversee beverage order and loading coordination. /li /ulpbTraining Leadership Development /b /pulliMentor and develop future culinary leaders and onboard chefs. /liliDesign and implement fleet-wide training programs in line with brand standards. /liliFoster long-term succession planning for culinary leadership positions. /li /ulpbHuman Resources Team Management /b /pulliDrive a high-performance culture emphasizing recognition, development, and fairness. /liliOversee leadership performance reviews, promotions, and career pathing. /liliSupport HR in recruitment for senior culinary positions and host rotations. /li /ulpbFleet Support Headquarters Coordination /b /pulliAct as the principal liaison for all culinary matters between corporate headquarters and the fleet. /liliCoordinate galley equipment planning, material sourcing, and integration of brand standards. /liliCompile operational and financial reports for corporate leadership. /li /ulpbFinancial Oversight /b /pulliOverseeing food orders and maintaining the food master list to ensure accuracy, proper order planning, and sequence management. /liliResponsible for overall financial cost of the culinary department. /liliImplement continuous improvement plans to meet or exceed economic targets. /liliOversee cost control, inventory optimization, and resource planning. /li /ulh3Your Journey so far /h3ulliMinimum 15 years in high-end culinary operations with advanced skills. /liliAt least 5 years in senior leadership roles within luxury hospitality or cruise operations. /liliProven experience in fleet-wide or multi-site culinary management. /li /ulh3Your Essentials /h3pbLeadership Communication /b /pulliDynamic, strategic leader with experience managing multicultural teams. /liliExcellent communication skills, fluent in English; additional languages an asset. /li /ulpbTechnical Operational Knowledge /b /pulliProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific systems. /liliKnowledge of HR protocols, time and attendance compliance, and labor regulations. /liliExpertise in culinary operations, menu development, and luxury hospitality standards. /li /ulpbProfessional Competencies /b /pulliStrategic thinker with operational agility and strong business acumen. /liliHighly detail-oriented, results-driven, and guest experience-focused. /liliStrong collaborator capable of working cross-functionally across corporate and shipboard teams. /li /ulh3Our commitment /h3pWe are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet. /ppReady to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr