Who we are
Temporary Chef Agency Ltd. is a European boutique recruitment agency based in Dublin with a branch in Hamburg.
We specialize in placing qualified professionals in river cruise, ocean cruise and hospitality businesses.
With over 20 years of experience in the international F&B and cruise sector, we know the specific requirements of the industry precisely — on land and at sea.
Our mission
We bring together excellent culinary and hotel-related talent with companies that expect the highest quality.
Our goal: to find the right people for the right positions quickly, personally and reliably.
We focus on:
Quality over quantity
Personal preselection
Fair and transparent processes
Close collaboration with partners and applicants
What sets us apart
🌊 Maritime Expertise
Led by Siegfried Werth, former Executive Chef on international cruise ships.
We know from our own experience what life and work on board is really like.
🎯 Boutique Agency
We work deliberately selectively, personally and efficiently.
Each candidate is individually assessed and placed according to their abilities.
🇪🇺 European-based
Our locations in Ireland and Germany enable us to provide professional support to shipping companies and applicants throughout Europe.
⚓ Full-service crew recruiting
From the initial application to departure on board — we accompany you every step of the way:
Pre-selection & Screening
Document review
Travel & Visa Organization
Medical examinations
Safety Training (STCW)
Onboarding coaching
Our areas
river cruise
Seasonal, Europe-wide deployments on the leading European rivers.
ocean cruise
Global deployments on premium and luxury lines.
Hospitality & Land-Based Operations
Temporary chefs, kitchen professionals and managers for hotels, resorts and catering establishments.
Our values
Integrity – We work transparently and reliably.
Quality – We only provide vetted professionals.
Respect – International teams deserve fair and safe working conditions.
Partnership – We work with shipping companies and hotels on a long-term basis.
Our promise
We are only satisfied when the perfect match between employer and employee has been found.
Whether it's a single sous chef or a complete F&B team – we deliver professional, motivated and well-prepared crew.
Maritime Crew Service