Assistant Provision Master

About the role

The Assistant Provision Master oversees all food and beverage (F&B) store operations on board, ensuring timely ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of provisions. Reporting directly to the Provision Master, this role leads the storekeeper team and coordinates closely with the ship’s chef and other departments.

Key responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and stevedores to expedite merchandise loading onto the ship.
• Supervise dockside loading of all F&B items, verify pallets against loading lists, and manage the loading team.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, monitor spoilage, breakage, and cost variances.
• Communicate discrepancies with the Head of Department and coordinate product replacements or re‑routing.
• Ensure all orders comply with shore‑side guidelines and that inventory transactions are properly documented.
• Conduct daily spot checks, enforce FIFO rotation, and manage slow‑moving or discontinued stock.
• Update traceability logbooks, temperature records, and food condition logs for inspection.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation of storage areas, using approved chemicals and checklists.

Required profile

• Leadership of the storekeeper team and direct reporting to the Provision Master.
• Constant communication with the ship’s chef regarding menu changes or special requests.
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly.

Required skills