Catering Crew Manager - Shipboard Talent & Training

V.Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a seasoned Catering Crew Manager to create and own the pool of competent catering crew, improving onboard catering performance and customer satisfaction while ensuring budgetary and dietary compliance.

Key duties include recruiting and screening catering staff, workforce planning, crew-to-vessel matching, driving training and career progression, and integrating training with deployment decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in catering or food operations onboard ships.
• Experience in crewing, marine HR, or workforce planning.
• Knowledge of food cost control and victualing management.

Responsibilities

• Own catering crew pool management and recruitment alignment.
• Forecast demand and match crew to vessels for optimal fit.
• Drive crew development and define clear career paths.
• Plan training and align with Oceanic training programs.
• Monitor pool strength and performance, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Catering management

Crew planning

Budgeting

Vendor & client liaison

Leadership & coaching

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

ShipSure

Job description

V.Group in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a seasoned Catering Crew Manager to create and own the pool of competent catering crew, improving onboard catering performance and customer satisfaction while ensuring budgetary and dietary compliance.

Key duties include recruiting and screening catering staff, workforce planning, crew-to-vessel matching, driving training and career progression, and integrating training with deployment decisions.