About us

Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG is the cruise services business unit of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.

At BSM Cruise Services, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of different nationalities, talents, and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to be creative and to innovate, while we operate with greatest respect to the well-being of our staff, passengers and vessels.

Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options? Then join the BSM family!

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Job Objective
The Fleet Recruiter (m/f/d) is responsible to source, screen, and select qualified candidates while ensuring a seamless recruitment and onboarding process in compliance with industry regulations. Additionally, to attract and retain top maritime talent through market research, effective marketing strategies, and professional candidate support.

Key Accountabilities

• Source and recruit qualified hospitality professionals for cruise and river vessels across multiple European countries.
  
• Manage the full recruitment cycle independently, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and embarkation preparations.
  
• Communicate directly with clients regarding crew requirements and candidate performance to optimize pre-selection processes.
  
• Develop and maintain a strong network of potential candidates, educational institutions, and business partners to secure future recruitment channels.
  
• Actively utilize social media and job platforms for candidate attraction, including proactive sourcing strategies.
  
• Ensure compliance with maritime and EU employment regulations.
  
• Maintain accurate and complete records within company software systems.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment within hospitality and/or cruise industries.
  

• Professional background in the hospitality sector desired
  

• Strong knowledge of social media and online job advertising platforms.
  

• Solid understanding of European labor markets and employment practices.
  

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills.
  

• Fluency in English; additional European languages such as German and/or French are an advantage.
  

• Willingness to travel within Europe for recruitment events.
  

Benefits

As your future employer, we provide:

• A competitive salary according to industry standards
  
• Private medical plan
  
• Flexible working hours and location (hybrid)
  
• Annual leave days: 21-24 (depending on length of service)
  
• Open-door policy and flat hierarchies
  
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
  

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