The Catering New Build Director is responsible in leading and coordinating project related matters of all newly developed and revitalization concepts for the Food & Beverage division. This includes developing business cases presentations, managing budget activities, risk assessments, harmonization of equipment specifications, managing owners supply requirements and continually focus on innovative design aspects to improve our technical dynamics within F&B operations. The Catering New Build Director will work on concept ideation and visionary advancement projects, acting as business leader to key internal (Operations, Owners) and external stakeholders (Contract Builder, Manufactures, Franchises).

• Previous experience in a managing role, minimum 10 years;
• Extensive experience in project planning, management direction and completion of shipbuilding concepts and major refit projects for major cruise vessels;
• Fluent English. Any additional language is an advantage;
• Computer literate with MS Office, knowledge of DWG is an advantage;
• Experience with naval design software such as advanced AutoCAD
• Advanced Project Management skills and proven ability in leading multiple projects;
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and at all organizational levels;
• Focused & proactive attitude in optimizing resources & reporting on projects delivery;
• Excellent Analytical and detail-oriented skills;
• This position requires a minimum of 30% travel.
• Ensures new building vessels are designed in line with F&B strategic aims and delivered in an operationally ready state across all hotel operations;
• Develops F&B specifications in accordance with brand strategy and operational requirements, defining design and product direction for new builds;
• Oversees F&B areas design, coordinating architectural drawing phases and reviewing contractual owner’s drawings (i.e. Counter areas, restaurants, bars, food stores, provision areas & crew mess);
• Ensures all F&B areas and operational design meet or exceed Public Health guidelines and food safety regulations;
• Coordinates & leads multiple food and beverage projects from concept to successful completion;
• Builds and oversees budget related requirements to each project, including business case analysis;
• Develops & deploys robust processes to achieve operational excellence;
• Liaise with brand strategy, innovation and product departments to establish the positioning of the F&B concept;
• Interfaces with design teams involved in order to solve design & technical matters;
• Stays abreast of all changes in hospitality industry and in the cruise sector at large, in order to continuously identify improvement opportunities.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

EU Passport or Right to work in Switzerland.

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.