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Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.

As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.

The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together, we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all around the world safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people.

Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment? Then join the BSM family!

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

The Offshore Catering Officer is responsible for overseeing all catering and housekeeping operations on

offshore installations or vessels. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality meals, hygiene standards, and

Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.

As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.

The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together, we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all around the world safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people.

Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment? Then join the BSM family!

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

The Offshore Catering Officer is responsible for overseeing all catering and housekeeping operations on

offshore installations or vessels. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality meals, hygiene standards, and
accommodation services for crew and personnel, in compliance with health, safety, and environmental
regulations.

Job objectives/ Key Accountabilities:

Coordinate all catering areas, including housekeeping and guest services.
Liaise with procurement and controlling departments.
Prepare duty rosters and manage shift schedules.
Actively recruit offshore catering and housekeeping staff in cooperation with internal manning agencies.
Continuously analyze local resource market conditions.
Ensure high quality standards in catering and service.
Manage catering and housekeeping personnel, including training, motivation, and performance evaluation.
Monitor and plan all budgets, cost control, and resource planning.
Implement and enforce the Catering/Housekeeping Manual.
Implement and monitor safety and hygiene standards onboard.
Plan global provisioning and logistics.
Communicate with ship management and external service providers.
Handle guest complaints and ensure high customer satisfaction.
Implement and monitor HACCP and USPH food safety guidelines.
Train staff on HACCP, USPH, and hygiene standards.
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

Diploma in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a comparable qualification.
Minimum 3 years of experience in offshore catering, hospitality, or the cruise industry.
Knowledge of international hygiene and food safety standards.
Several years of experience in hotel management, preferably on cruise ships or in the cruise industry.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
High flexibility and resilience in an international environment.
Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, personnel management, and HACCP/USPH guidelines.

Benefits

You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits-catalogue cotaining i.e.:

Contribution to our Canteen ,Deutschlandticket, Bike Leasing (JobRad),
Childcare (KITA contribution), Fitness Contribution and more

In addition, you will benefit from:

Flexible working hours and 10 days/ month work from anywhere entitlement
Annual leave days: 28-30 (depending on length of service)
Open-door-policy and flat hierarchies
A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Other
Industries
Maritime Transportation

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