Job Description

Job Summary:

Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our cast & crew help to ensure magic, and memories are made while creating unforgettable vacation experiences and delivering outstanding guest service every day. Are you ready to have this magic start with you?

You will be joining a highly collaborate team of recruiters located in Celebration, Florida. Your role will be to source, attract and acquire outstanding talent from around the world for employment on board our beautiful cruise ships. You will successfully make a difference to the fleet and island expansion and overall organizational growth of a dynamic business. As a dedicated talent acquisition professional supporting our Culinary and Hotel Stores lines of business, you will help to source and select crew and officers who will bring immersive dining experiences to life.

Working here is not your ordinary recruitment job. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to interact with different countries and cultures, while enriching the lives of others. We focus on our crew and our goal is to provide a smooth onboarding experience and unforgettable career opportunities. We are in the business of changing lives!

You will report to the Sr. Mgr-Disney Cruise Line Recruitment.

You will work a portion of each work week collaborating with your team and clients in our on-site offices with the remainder of your time working remotely.

Your Responsibilities – How You Will Make a Difference

Develop culinary search strategies by facilitating passive and active talent pipelining for both shipboard crew and officers through creative sourcing strategies, interactive marketing plans and networking opportunities.
Lead day to day shipboard recruitment needs based on labor forecasts and diversity strategies supporting the Culinary (Main Galley and Specialty Dining: Remy/Enchanté/Palo) and Hotel Stores lines of business.
Add to the success of ongoing virtual recruitment hire plans by conducting video interviews for multiple positions within Hotel & Entertainment Operations.
Project lead business growth needs, and recruitment needs supporting our shipboard business while ensuring the candidate and client experiences are met with outstanding service delivery.
Collaborate with Hotel Operations hiring leaders to develop an influential understanding of the department, business strategy and talent profiles to deliver on hiring needs.
Cultivate and establish connections with key partners within Operations, Talent Acquisition Marketing, Analytics, Labor/Scheduling, Compensation, and Human Resources.
Continuously develop business knowledge of the maritime and hospitality industry and current market dynamics and share your functional/technical expertise.
Lead domestic and international recruitment trips and expand our recruitment brand through attendance at job/career fairs.
Develop and cultivate relationships with Procurement Allies (hiring agents) from around the world so we can attract and excite candidates and ensure our ships are staffed with the best crew in the world.
Discover alumni networks, schools, and hospitality organizations from around the world to increase brand awareness and promote Disney Cruise Line as an employer of choice.
Lead projects that will recommend and activate new best practices to improve recruitment processes, services and/or the overall candidate experience.

Basic Qualifications – What You Will Bring

5+ years of full life cycle recruiting and developing and driving comprehensive sourcing/recruitment plans.
Readiness to collaborate with clients about talent needs, craft and implement recruitment strategies that build diverse talent pipelines to meet business needs.
Experience working a fast-paced environment where multiple projects and the need to successfully manage requisitions are the norm.
Shown experience working as a successful change agent who can manage ambiguous and fluid situations.
Passion for food & beverage operations with validated knowledge of roles both front and back of house.
Avid social media user with proficiency in using platforms for marketing, engaging, networking, and sourcing.
Excellent consultative, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills and outstanding diligence.
Strong storyteller. Able to translate data, identify trends and relay insights.
A spirit of adventure! Willingness to pack your bags as international travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Disney Cruise Line (shipboard or shore side).
Expertise in the cruise industry.
Experience with Brassring, Workday or an equivalent Applicant Tracking System.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.