This role is hybrid based in Weybridge UK Applicants must live within commutable distance
Journey with us!
Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our dynamic team of Culinary TA Partners Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world
About Us
Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now
At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable
The Role
The Culinary TA Partner is responsible for delivering an efficient and effective hiring process for shipboard culinary positions This role oversees requisition management and full-cycle candidate selection to ensure seamless recruiting experience The TA Partner develops and executes sourcing strategies manages pipelines and provides market insights to leadership to support informed decision-making
In close partnership with operational stakeholders the TA Partner leverages available resources to attract identify screen and hire top global culinary talent The role continuously evaluates and improves recruiting processes to enhance efficiency quality of hire and overall candidate experience
This role would suit anyone who has worked in recuiment for chefs / catering either agency or in-house
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sources screens and interviews candidates for all culinary positions to work on our ships Including support for special projects high‑volume roles
- and emerging talent
- Partners with hiring managers to review and understand forecast talent needs and responds effectively to just‑in‑time hiring requests
Engage stakeholders to define job requirements and applicant qualifications- ensuring alignment to a consistent set of criteria established at the start of the hiring process
- Determine recruiting requirements by reviewing organisational plans and objectives and consulting with managers regarding shipboard staffing needs
- Evaluates and selects top talent through direct sourcing and various recruitment channels to meet departmental and vessel workforce demands
- Executes proactive sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines that support both short and long‑term business needs
- Achieves hiring targets and key performance metrics by regularly reviewing productivity reports to assess the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and processes
- Monitors current labour market trends and adjusts sourcing approaches to ensure continued competitiveness
- Interviews candidates to assess their adaptability and suitability for the shipboard environment
- Utilises competency‑based interviewing to evaluate candidates and provides hiring recommendations to managers and fellow recruiters; may make hiring decisions for select entry‑level roles
- Supports hiring managers with interview scheduling and coordination as needed
- Ensure each candidate receives an accurate and complete job description during the hiring process
- Communicate job offers to select candidates in accordance with company standards and policies
- Travel domestically and internationally to support recruitment events as required
Uses reporting tools and dashboards to monitor productivity candidate flow- and overall effectiveness of shipboard recruiting
Prepares a variety of reports including status updates talent search summaries- and analyses of talent pools and gap areas for shipboard roles
Qualifications / Skills
- Minimum 3 years’ recruitment experience within culinary / food & beverage / hospitality
- Experience in high volume recruiting a plus
- Cruise industry experience preferred
Proven ability to source interview and screen candidates (management- specialty and high-volume roles)
- Demonstrated capability to recruit positions in various levels of the organisation (entry to senior level)
- Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with candidates within established guidelines
- Ability to handle multiple projects and requisitions simultaneously
- Ability to productively work under tight time constraints with competing priorities and potentially stressful situations
- Working knowledge of accepted human resources recruitment practices and knowledge of recruitment processes in various countries
Knowledge of world geography- time differences and demographic
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office tools
- A passion for hospitality and the cruise industry is a must!
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare pension
- and travel perks
- Opportunities for career development and international travel
Work within a vibrant diverse- and innovative team committed to excellence
Location - Based in Weybridge UK - 4 days a week in the office
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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