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Position Summary

The Chef Recruiter – Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and securing exceptional culinary professionals for deployment to luxury cruise ships under MSM’s client partners. This role requires a strong culinary background and an understanding of cruise ship operations, ensuring that every selected chef embodies the highest standards of international dining and hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all culinary positions for deployment to luxury cruise ships.
• Conduct culinary interviews, portfolio evaluations, and skills assessments, including coordination of trade test when required.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber culinary professionals across multiple specialties.
• Maintain close coordination with culinary assessors, principal partners, and shipboard management teams to align recruitment efforts with specific galley requirements.
• Ensure all recruited candidates meet USPH, HACCP, and cruise line sanitation and safety standards.
• Represent MSM at culinary job fairs, trade shows, and assessment centers, promoting the company as a trusted crew solutions partner in luxury cruising.
• Collaborate with medical, visa, and deployment units to ensure compliance with all pre-deployment requirements.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with company standards at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, preferably a major in Culinary Arts or related field is preferred.
• A culinary training certificate from an accredited culinary institution is a strong advantage.
• USPH certification is required.
• HACCP certification is preferred.

Industry Experience

• With a minimum of 3 years' work experience onboard cruise ships or in premium fine-dining establishments is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of culinary operations and luxury dining standards.
• Talent acquisition background is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record in sourcing and assessing top-tier culinary professionals (e.g., Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Chef de Partie).
• Proficient in evaluating culinary portfolios, tasting presentations, and leadership competencies.
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of culinary terminology, international cuisines, and food safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a focus on quality and compliance.

Required Certifications

• USPH Certification – Required
• Culinary Training Certificate – Required
• Food Safety or HACCP Certification – Advantageous
• (HR or Talent Acquisition certifications are not required).

Core Values Alignment

The Chef Recruiter is expected to uphold MSM’s values ensuring that every culinary professional recruited reflects MSM’s standard of Filipino excellence at sea and contributes to the success of MSM’s luxury cruise line partners.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Staff meals provided

Work Location: In person