Recruitment Coordinator

Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator for Cruise Line Industry

Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

Industry: Hospitality & Cruise Lines

Job Summary:

The Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for supporting the end-to-end hiring process for culinary and hotel operations staff aboard cruise ships. With a strong hotel background, this role focuses on sourcing, coordinating, and onboarding skilled chefs and hospitality professionals for cruise line deployment, ensuring timely placements and compliance with maritime standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate recruitment of chefs, kitchen, and hotel crew for cruise operations

Schedule interviews, trade tests, and background verifications

Liaise with culinary institutions and recruitment partners globally

Maintain applicant tracking systems and hiring records

Assist with documentation for onboarding, medicals, visas, and compliance

Ensure timely joining and deployment schedules in line with cruise line itineraries

Qualifications:

Background in hotel HR or recruitment (2+ years), preferably with Hotel hiring experience

Familiarity with cruise or maritime hiring procedures is a plus

Good communication and coordination skills.