Executive Maritime Recruitment
The deep-sea catering industry is one of the most complex operational environments in the hospitality sector. We fill management positions on internationally operating cruise fleets – discreetly, precisely, and with a deep understanding of the systems.
Our focus areas
We fill leadership and key positions in Culinary Leadership on the high seas:
Corporate Executive Chef
Executive Chef
Chef de Cuisine
Executive Sous-Chef
Sous-Chef
F&B Director
Hotel Director
Culinary Operations Leader
Your first step:
Complete the online application form and submit your documents via email.
Operational dimension
Modern ocean-going ships are floating hotel operations with multi-outlet structures, international crews and clearly defined corporate processes.
Leadership at this level means:
Responsibility for large, multinational teams
Consistent quality across multiple restaurants
Strict adherence to global hygiene and safety standards
Budget and cost control in the millions
Efficient logistics under maritime conditions
We understand this dynamic – from our own experience.
Our approach
With over two decades of onboard experience, we speak the language of decision-makers as well as operational managers.
Our executive search process includes:
targeted direct approach
Leadership Assessment
Cultural Fit Assessment
Reference validation
Discreet presentation of selected profiles
No mass recruitment. No CV distribution.
But rather, the precise staffing of key positions.
Temporary Chef Agency operates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006). We do not charge candidates recruitment or placement fees.
Maritime Crew Service