About this role
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At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!
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JOB SUMMARY
The Specialist, New Ventures – Food & Beverage supports the identification, evaluation, and execution of new food, beverage, ingredient, and production-driven products that enhance culinary execution and operational efficiency across the fleet. This role works closely with the Senior Manager, New Ventures, as well as Culinary, Operations, Supply Chain, and external vendors to support ideation, product testing, tastings, and pilot programs. The Specialist plays a hands-on, execution-focused role and requires frequent travel to support vendor engagement and fleet-level validation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the identification and sourcing of new food, beverage, ingredient, and production-focused products aligned with culinary and operational needs.
- Coordinate with external vendors to obtain product samples, specifications, and operational information.
- Organize and facilitate product tastings, trials, and evaluations with culinary teams and key stakeholders.
- Support fleet-level product testing, onboard trials, and rollout activities.
- Partner with Culinary, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products meet execution and operational requirements.
- Assist in maintaining consistency of product quality and execution across the fleet.
- Support vendor onboarding processes, documentation, and internal coordination.
- Track product feedback from culinary and operational stakeholders during trials and pilots.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging products, and innovations relevant to high-volume food and beverage operations.
- Ensure alignment with food safety, quality assurance, and brand standards.
- Support scheduling, logistics, and travel coordination related to tastings, trials, and vendor meetings.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Hospitality in either an administrative or operational role.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Practical knowledge of food production, culinary operations, or ingredient sourcing in high-volume settings.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with internal teams and external partners.
ABOUT NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.
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