Sanitation Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring high sanitation standards and the cleanliness of all areas onboard the ship. This role involves enforcing health and safety regulations monitoring food handling and preparation practices and implementing comprehensive sanitation procedures. The Sanitation Supervisor collaborates with various departments including food and beverage housekeeping and maintenance to maintain a safe and healthy environment for passengers and crew members.

Key Responsibilities:

Health and Sanitation Inspections:

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations set by national and local authorities.
• Inspect food preparation and storage areas dining facilities public spaces guest cabins recreational facilities and crew quarters to identify potential health hazards.
• Evaluate and verify the implementation of sanitation protocols and procedures such as cleaning schedules waste management pest control and water treatment.

Compliance and Training:

• Ensure all crew members are trained on proper sanitation practices including personal hygiene cleaning techniques and food safety.
• Provide guidance and support to crew members to maintain cleanliness standards in their areas of responsibility.
• Stay updated with the latest health and sanitation regulations industry best practices and emerging trends to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Incident Response and Investigation:

• Respond promptly to healthrelated incidents outbreaks or suspected cases of foodborne illnesses.
• Conduct investigations to identify root causes of sanitationrelated incidents and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with shipboard medical staff and authorities during healthrelated emergencies or outbreaks to ensure appropriate measures are taken.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of sanitation inspections incidents training activities and corrective actions taken.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on sanitation performance highlighting areas of concern and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to shipboard management shorebased supervisors and regulatory agencies as required.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with various departments including food and beverage housekeeping and maintenance to establish and maintain effective sanitation practices shipwide.
• Communicate and coordinate with external stakeholders such as port authorities health inspectors and auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct regular meetings and training sessions to promote awareness of sanitation practices and encourage a culture of cleanliness among crew members.

Experience and Education:

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role preferably in the cruise ship industry or hospitality sector.
• Knowledge:Excellent knowledge andunderstanding of United States Public Health and sanitation regulations including HACCP guidelines (nonnegotiable).
• Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of international and local health codes and requirements.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Decision Making: Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in highpressure situations.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment with varying schedules and demands.
• Certifications: Certification in food safety IPM VSPand potable waterare highly desirable.
• Language: Fluency in English (required) andadditional languages (particularly Spanish)beneficial.

Contract Details:

• Rotation:6:2 (Renewable contract averaging 6 months onboard followed by 2 months of vacation).
  
• Accommodation:Single cabin